Eric decided to play Minor B Little League this year, primarily because his pal, Jack, was playing baseball.  In Minor B there are called strikes, coaches on the field and a coach pitching.  After 3 practices they had their 1st game.  Eric was tagged as catcher for the game.  He said he didn’t like the position because he got hit with the ball a lot – even though it didn’t hurt.  By the end of the game he was catching a few of the pitches / tips.

Eric batted 6th and in his 1st at bat came up with bases loaded and two outs.  He made contact; a slow roller down the 1st base line.  The 1st baseman picked up the ball, stood up and was mesmerized by all the kids running.  His coaches, parents and spectators were yelling for him to step on 1st base.  With all the chaos he froze and Eric beat it down to 1st base safely.  Over the 1st two games Eric has 5 hits for 6 at bats.  You got to love playing on stone dust, because once the ball is rolling it carries out of the infield.