FRANK H, but you have to admit you get board unless your the pi?

Question

FRANK H, thats good that you play college or whatever, but you have to admit you get board unless your the pitcher.. right?
i mean, sitting out HALF the game!!! and the half you do play..
you might get to jog or run abit.

i played HS soccer and hockey, now i play college Ice Hockey, i promise you that most of the guys on my team are puuking when were done... it is so much more manly.. :)

Answer 1

The mental part of baseball is the key element. That's why staying focused is so important. In a fast-moving sport like hockey, the mental part is ingrained through practice and so you rely much more on instinct than on thought & strategy. Note that I played and managed baseball for a total of 12 years & have been a soccer coach for 5 years as well, so I personally understand both games & the difference. Baseball is like a physical game of chess. What pitch is coming? Where is it going to go? How will the hitter react? Does he like the heat? Or will he lay off & look for the change or breaking ball? Inside or outside? High or low? Is he hitting well lately or in a slump? Did the pitcher see what was causing the slump in last night's game? Does he have the skills to exploit that weakness? Is there a runner on? Is he holding at the bag or moving with the pitch? There are numerous small facets to the game that require intense focus & attention, which is what makes baseball so unique & such a great game. Soccer & hockey are great, too. Not knocking them, because I love them both. But to say someone is bored (how did you get through HS without learning how to spell?) with baseball because it's not non-stop is missing the key ingredient - the strategy. Baseball is a thinking man's game - which explains why many don't appreciate the beauty of the sport.

Answer 2

Is it manly to puke?