Pitching in the big leagues is a dream. Preparing to pitch in the big leagues is a nightmare!
For my children, they spent 15 to 20 years of their life in baseball. And Ruth and I spent so many years of our married life that that was our life. We knew nothing else.
I feel very fortunate that I played for the four organizations I did.
I guess that's what Little League is all about -- trying.
It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy.
One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something.