Proud Dad Moment...

[javasource]

DD is playing varsity this year as a freshman... but despite her throwing 58-60 mph with good control of her drop, curve, and change-up... the coach is not starting her as a pitcher, because:

1) She's their best catcher
2) She's too fast for anyone on the team to catch (BS line by the coach).

Being that I work with all three pitchers on the team, the senior pitcher asked if she could catch for her... as she knows how hard my DD works. Somehow... the coach bit and DD was asked to close-out the game in the 7th. 3 K's, no hits/runs (4 batters, 1 reached 1st on an infield error). It was her first varsity pitching experience and against the opponents 3,4,5, 6 hitters... she was pretty stoked.

But... there's more...

Went 4-5 at the plate... 1 stand-up triple (no fence), 1 double, and 2 singles. 3 RBI's and 3 runs scored.... her other at bat was a blast to left that the defense made a great catch on.

Here's the triple:

Anyway... I'll shut up now... just really happy for my tall glass of water...

EDIT: I should also note the accomplishments of some of my students, too... it's been a great week:

7 students threw no hitters
5 students threw 1 hitters (that's for you CP... )

and...

2 students threw perfect games... one of which was featured in a USA Today article!

Great job gang!!!

 

[Ken B]

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[chrispots]

DD is playing varsity this year as a freshman... but despite her throwing 58-60 mph with good control of her drop, curve, and change-up... the coach is not starting her as a pitcher, because:

1) She's their best catcher
2) She's too fast for anyone on the team to catch (BS line by the coach).

Being that I work with all three pitchers on the team, the senior pitcher asked if she could catch for her... as she knows how hard my DD works. Somehow... the coach bit and DD was asked to close-out the game in the 7th. 3 K's, no hits/runs (4 batters, 1 reached 1st on an infield error). It was her first varsity pitching experience and against the opponents 3,4,5, 6 hitters... she was pretty stoked.

But... there's more...

Went 4-5 at the plate... 1 stand-up triple (no fence), 1 double, and 2 singles. 3 RBI's and 3 runs scored.... her other at bat was a blast to left that the defense made a great catch on.

Here's the triple:

Anyway... I'll shut up now... just really happy for my tall glass of water...

EDIT: I should also note the accomplishments of some of my students, too... it's been a great week:

7 students threw no hitters
3 students threw 1 hitters (that's for you CP... )

and...

2 students threw perfect games... one of which was featured in a USA Today article!

Great job gang!!!

Chloe rocks...

It's about freakin' time you acknowledge my girlies LOL

CP

 

[Otis]

dd is playing varsity this year as a freshman... But despite her throwing 58-60 mph with good control of her drop, curve, and change-up... The coach is not starting her as a pitcher, because:

1) she's their best catcher
2) she's too fast for anyone on the team to catch (bs line by the coach).

Being that i work with all three pitchers on the team, the senior pitcher asked if she could catch for her... As she knows how hard my dd works. Somehow... The coach bit and dd was asked to close-out the game in the 7th. 3 k's, no hits/runs (4 batters, 1 reached 1st on an infield error). It was her first varsity pitching experience and against the opponents 3,4,5, 6 hitters... She was pretty stoked.

But... There's more...

Went 4-5 at the plate... 1 stand-up triple (no fence), 1 double, and 2 singles. 3 rbi's and 3 runs scored.... Her other at bat was a blast to left that the defense made a great catch on.

Here's the triple:

anyway... I'll shut up now... Just really happy for my tall glass of water...

edit: I should also note the accomplishments of some of my students, too... It's been a great week:

7 students threw no hitters
3 students threw 1 hitters (that's for you cp... )

and...

2 students threw perfect games... One of which was featured in a usa today article!

Great job gang!!!

beast mode!

 

[coach james]

Sounds like your girls will have an amazing season. Great story....and I agree that the coach is full of it by saying no one can catch her.
\|/|\/|\/|\/|\ (that's my BS flag waving back and forth)

 

[xygent1]

awesome!!!

 

[chinamigarden]

I love the brag posts. Congrats to your dd, and although its nerve wracking to watch as the dad, its great to hear that yes a pitcher can catch.

 

[maksoftball]

Man oh man...your DD is soooooo lucky to have you as her pitching coach!!!! I wish I had half the knowledge you have in re: pitching. Anyway congrats to your DD...'tis no surprise!

 

[Etdad]

Way to go Chloe, and the rest of java's allstars

 

[AndyS]

Very nice! And great timing on the photo!