Sacredness of the Ordinary

Baseball, to many, is boring. But to me, it's a compelling mind game with endless strategies and game plans. Never have I met someone who really enjoys the sport like I do. As long as I can remember, I've been a fanatic. Playing or viewing, it doesn't matter, it's just something I love. I'd call my self a fan of the ballgame in general. But, most of all, I am a through and through a Boston Red Sox fan.

The past couple years I've really developed my enthusiasm for the great game. So many people don't see the same thing I see. "It's too long" or "It's boring" is something good number of people say. I couldn't tell you what draws me to a fairly unpopular sport in today's youth. In my eyes, it is the least boring sport. You could get lost in all of the possibilities and crucial decisions in each game that is played. So many options I like to think of how great and challenging it would be to coach or work in the front office of a professional team.

This passion of mine is taken from my dad. I'm not sure where he gets his love of the game from, but I'm glad he's passed this on. Too bad he had to wait around 40 years to get the pleasure of viewing his hometown hero 2004 Red Sox take home the championship. He always tells me how lucky I am to be able to see the dynasty they have put on the last decade or so. Missing a Sox game is like a sin for us, but we keep each other updated, even through the rough times of recent.

I don't remember much of my early years of my baseball career. One thing I remember is saying that I wanted to be a professional player in 1st grade. Also, I remember that I didn't really enjoy it until I was 10 or 11 years old. That was when I started making improvements with my swing. It always seemed like I was on the worst team in little league. A few years ago my team didn't even have a win throughout the whole season. If that's not unlucky, I don't know what is. I just had to get used to it, and it really didn't bother me too much back then.

Now, here I am, wondering where all of the scouts are at my games. Don't they know I am making the MLB? In all seriousness, I still play baseball in the spring and really just try to have fun and try hard when I play nowadays. It pains me every time I strike out, knowing exactly what I did wrong and how I need to fix that for the next at-bat.

When I watch a game, I see it differently than most would. I look at it in more of a complex way. There is more than meets the eye. I like to think ahead and predict what the next move is, like in a pinch hit or a bunt situation. I guess I see some Sacredness in the Ordinary.