Dylan was crushed when he wasn't chosen to play in the Majors. He was placed with the St. Louis Cardinals in the Minors. Minor League. Again.*
But he's learning about about those funny little things called "Blessings in Disguise."
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In Majors he'd be mostly warming the bench as the new kid. Instead, he's become the team champion, counted upon for his skills as pitcher, first baseman, catcher, and power hitter.
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He's always been a natural in athletics, but this year his skills have increased at an astounding rate. He gets discussed by people in the stands. There's talk of being called up to Majors, of having potential to pitch in high school.
In Majors, he likely wouldn't have had opportunities for this much growth.
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At this morning's game, a Little League official sitting near me watched Dylan pitch, then asked, "Why isn't this kid in Majors?" When he learned I was Dylan's mom, he started probing for information.
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When the game ended, the other team's coach called me aside and told me, "Your son is a heck of a ball player!"
Yes, I'm bragging a little, but that's a mother's prerogative!*
Besides, it's a great lesson on how the Lord may not give us what we want, but he always gives us what we need.
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Beyond his skills, I'm especially proud of Dylan's evolving attitude toward sports. He used to be easily offended, upset and sullen when he made a mistake, angry when they lost.
*Now he's satisfied if he knows he did his best. He's happy for his friends on the opposing team when they win. He makes an effort to build up his teammates when they're having a hard time.
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In my mind, those are the best lessons to bring home from a ballgame.
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We have several short video clips of Dylan playing ball. This is the one he chose for me to put on this post. In this clip, his hit allows the game-winning run for his team. He hopes you'll enjoy it.
5 comments:
Those are true signs of a champion. In the vid is that a game -winning hit, I just noticed he reached 1st and then went to the dug-out.. Tell Dylan to keep his elbow up and that will help him project the pitch better ( not swing upwards at the ball ) and keep his swing level, power comes from an even balance of power. Kinda like two cars hitting head on, if one comes at an angle it just skips across the other, but head on it's an explosion!!! Luv Ya
Yes, his hit allowed the runner on 3rd to get home and make the winning run. His coaches also work with him to keep the elbow up. He's getting it, but they have him swing downward rather than level. It's messed up his swing and I don't get it. Hopefully he'll adjust, because when he connects that ball flies! When he's at bat, the opposing coaches start yelling to their players to back up!
That's awesome that Dylan is getting so good at baseball!
That was scary to hear about your heart issue and the hospital trip. I hope that it does not turn into anything more serious. Take care of yourself!
I love your attitude Mary. So many lessons can be learned on the ball field. And I think one of the main ones is they learn how their parents react to things. Even though you know he should have been selected for majors, you see this as a positive thing.
Thinking back, way back, I think it was jeff that had the lazy elbow. He would teeter it like a well pump and if he did it just right the ball was gone. Do you remember all the controversy he went through as a minor to a major, he could probably fill dylans head with some stories. I think jeffs problem ended up being his eye-sight in his swing, he was seeing two baseballs, and then guessing which one to swing at....
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