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May 24, 2010
The first prejudice
For years I thought that my sons were best suited for playing second base. Like me. Like me they tended to be short, had some quickness and did not hit for power. My two older sons mostly played second base.
But a few years ago a coach suggested that my youngest play first base. I didn't object, but I didn't think it was a good idea. He's too short. But the coach put him at first and he played well. He was at least as sure handed as other boys at the position.
This year, another coach put him at first. I didn't object. And he really has been playing well. Yes he made an error today. But every other ball that was thrown to him, he handled cleanly. He didn't drop the ball late in the game on a close play, when the thrown ball was over his head (though not by much.)
When I was younger, I'm sure that I didn't play first base because I was too short. I would have denied my son the opportunity. Fortunately other coaches saw past that first base prejudice.
Posted by SoccerDad at May 24, 2010 3:31 AM
Hezbollah in passive voice
A cynical and mistrusted offer
Wapo: peace process succeeding because of the great work of the administration
Council speak 100610
Nyt: peace process failing despite the great work of the administration
Do we have enough regulations yet?
Iranian General: "US, Mossad played roles in 9/11 event"
Absolving arafat, ten years later
Rahm can't run? antisemites!
The politics of peace
Height is overrated at first base until your sons reach high school age. If he is the kid that can handle the mostly wild throws of his teammates, fist base is a good spot.
Posted by: gt at May 24, 2010 1:04 PMShades of Boog Powell.
Posted by: AF at May 24, 2010 4:05 PM