Yankees (Minor League + Major League)

Cam started his third year in baseball.  He did a year of t-ball and then a year of coach pitch.  Since his age was technically still coach pitch this year, we decided to let him do another year of that.  We thought it could build his confidence.  (Remember he was the t-baller who sat outside the fence during practice because he was so nervous about going in).  As soon as the first game started, we knew that we had probably made the wrong decision.  Compared to many of the younger ones, he was ready for a little more baseball action - he needed to keep score and learn more about the real rules.  We feared he was going to be very bored this season in this league.

Coach Pitch

First Game of Machine Pitch - our second baseman

I am so glad all the details seem to work out in our favor...every little one.  It just so happened that Cam's coach, Coach Q., also coached the Yankees in the league above this one - machine pitch.  So, after a few games, Coach Q. approached us about letting Cam play with his machine pitch team.  It was the call from the major leagues.  And, of course, we thought it was a great opportunity for him.

Cam with his new team

Serious ball player

Yankees Machine Pitch was similar to the Bad News Bears and they really did need another strong all-around player to fill some gaps for the team.  Cam turned out to be just the guy to help out the team.  He was a strong batter and got on base most times.  He played second base mostly and got a lot of ground balls coming his way.

And he makes contact

Another at-bat.  Look at that form!

His sister fan.  She was always there.  Never really paying attention,
but she would cheer for her baseball brother.  

His first "real" game was a success!  He wasn't too nervous.  He was able to hit off the pitching machine. And the Yankees won!  (This turned out to be their first and only win of the season!)  He was pumped because there was a scoreboard and umpires.  It was real baseball and he found a new spark for the game.  And, in true fashion, he always had the most fans in the stands cheering him and his teammates on!

Made it on-base and standing like Coach Q.

Sliding into home