“At the end of our workout I spoke to the kids briefly about the two fundamental “rules” I have for when we’re together. 1) Safety – basically don’t do anything dumb that would put someone else or yourself in harm’s way. Wear helmets when batting, be careful and aware of others when swinging bats, make … Continue reading
“All the scouts were in agreement on the basic facts about him. Everyone knew that Pedroia was a very good hitter for average, that he had a smart approach at the plate, and that his mental toolbox was ‘off the charts.’ Everyone knew that he had a long swing; that his defense was steady but … Continue reading