Baseball is a game that runs with the seasons. It awakens from a Winter slumber, begins in the Spring, goes through the long months of Summer and concludes with the turning of the leaves in the Fall.
Every Spring, I find myself almost giddy with excitement when Logan's season starts. It is an absolute joy to watch him play.
This year was a pivotal one for baseball. Based on how he felt after last season, I was afraid his days in baseball were numbered. Maybe he would run track, instead. That would be a logical fit with football, which appears to be his strongest sport so far.
I was hopeful that he'd find a renewed love of baseball. Baseball was his first love in sports. As a child, he would bounce wiffle balls off the front door for hours on end, even at ages as young as 4.
So far, this season is going great. He is playing on a different team, for a different coach, in a different division. He is also having a lot more fun.
On the defensive side of the ball, it looks like he's going to get a lot more work as a pitcher this year. His control is good and he's throwing the ball well. He's been putting in work and will probably continue to improve as the year goes on. He's sharing duties at shortstop and playing 2nd when he's not at short. So, he finally gets some experience in the infield.
Offensively, I ended up moving him up 2 ounces in bat weight. So far, it appears to be the right move. He's up from a 19 ounce bat to a 21 ounce. I don't have a 22 ounce for him to try, but that may be next.
All in all, the new division of the league is an easier one. They have yet to face anybody who is a really hard thrower. Most of the team is hitting really well.
I'm just glad to see Logan having fun. The new coach is great. The new division gives these kids an ample opportunity to hit. Logan is getting to play infield. I really couldn't ask for a better situation.
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