Wish me luck

[ex-Pittsburgh Pirates]

Playing my first organized baseball game in 15 years tonight. Got recruited by a bunch of guys who play in a 38+ wood bat league who are having trouble getting 9 guys for their games. The only time in the last 10 years that I've faced 'pitching' was with the Phillies owner (Ken) last year at PNC Park...and that was 8 pitches from a machine throwing 60. I haven't hit with a wooden bat in anger since little league (1984-ish). I haven't even played softball in 10 years.

Here's my tools scouting report:
Hit - 20
Power - 20
Glove - Yes, found it.
Arm - Doesn't hurt YET.
Speed - Betty White on morphine in molasses

Escaping without injury is objective #1. Not embarrassing myself in the field is objective #2.

[LA Dodgers]

I've been playing in a mens wood bat league for 5 yrs now and let me tell u all these young guys are really starting to make me feel old. Enjoy it and good luck.

[Deleted]

please agree to the trade b4 you're in a body cast.
have fun

[ex-Pittsburgh Pirates]

I wouldn't agree to that deal even if I took a fastball to the noggin!

I turn 40 in 2 days, so I'm really not feeling that young.

[Deleted]

That write up May have been the best thing about being part of this league so far. We'll done.

[ex-Pittsburgh Pirates]

Well I survived. Played a little 2B and RF. We won 16-6 in 5 innings (10 run rule). I went 1 for 2 with a walk.I handled the only chance I had at 2B.

I should quit while I'm ahead.

[Deleted]

well done Pitts and seeing how I'm 2 days late responding to his post....Happy 40th!!!

[Minnesota Twins]

Congrats on not getting injured! Sad that it comes down to that haha.

I'm in mid thirties and only play low level beer league softball. I still have better than average speed comparative to the league I'm in, and never really had much in power or arm strength departments to lose! I play coed so hitting to the right side is good for business.

[ex-Pittsburgh Pirates]

I almost had to call for oxygen when I had to run from 2nd to home. And I fouled a ball off my foot. Other than that I escaped major injury. I realized the rotator cuff/labrum issue I had 10 years ago didn't really heal all the way, though I can throw without pain if I short-arm the ball. They invited me back for Tuesday night, so that's a good sign. I haven't embarrassed myself yet.