It's a way of life in the northern part of the country. I'll add this - the acoustics are strange. My daughter is a catcher, who's said she can barely hear the pitch call from the dugout depending on which side we're on, yet we can hear fans in the outfield talking during at bats. Every batted...
My daughter does not like throwing with long sleeves. We've tried UA, Dick's Sporting Goods store brand, and a couple others to no avail. She does not like (1) the feel of the sleeve "pulling" on her arm or (2) how the sleeve feels on her shoulder compared to a uniform or shirt. We're in WI and...
That's what she didn't like. Now she wants to hit one (and a crbn2) if we can find one near here.
What's the rough difference between the F21 PC we bought and the one-piece? Stiffness? She's a 5-2 strong 12 year old now...
My daughter's Rawlings Shutout SB mitt is starting its 5th year of use. It's almost too small for the 12" ball IMHO, but she likes not fishing around inside the glove for the ball for transfers. Another catcher her age from the "B" team has the R9, and is finally moving to a Rawlings LA after a...