Through hours we spend learning at school, nothing can be more indelible than the personal experiences we undergo in life. Those are the things that become imbedded in your mind, that tear at your heart, and can never be forgotten. In the course of these practices we can develop enormously as an individual or, just as well fall barely short or a lesson. Whether all or nothing is culture it is an assurance there will be limitless obstacles you will undoubtedly cross. My objective, to commence with, was to become the paramount of all ball players.
By the time I was ten years old I had already been playing little league baseball for many years. For as long as I can remember I had always been a good player and the starting second baseman for my team. That would all change when a team in the majors, which was two levels above AA where I was currently playing, lost a player due to illness and wanted to bring me up to their team. The thought of leaving my team, who I had become good friends and teammates with, was terrifying. After talking with my parents and coach about what decision we felt would be best for me, I thought I should give it a shot. .
The next week, instead of going to my usual park for practice, I had to go across town to the park where my new team held their practices. When I arrived at the park and looked around I was immediately intimidated by the looks of my new team. I hoped we had gone to the wrong place. All the players were bigger than I was which meant I would be the smallest guy on the team. Despite how I felt, I went over and the coach introduced me to my new team. I felt like all of their eyes were fixed upon me, scrutinizing my every move. From there we began practice by throwing the ball back and forth to warm up. The only comfort I felt was the familiar scent of the fresh cut grass. It reminded me of all the good times I had with my old teammates. Once everyone was warmed up the team took their positions on the field.
