Women's 101 Clinic

[JeepingBaseball]

for your information.:

The Atlanta Braves is having a women only 101 baseball clinic on July 14th @ Turner's Field from 9am till 1pm. This is all the information I can give you at this time:

Your day will start with discussions on scouting, player development, the nuances of baseball, nutrition and fitness.

Next, you'll participate in a skills clinic on hitting, fielding and pitching ... led by Atlanta Braves players and coaches. Class will end with lunch and a goodie bag.

Apply your newfound knowledge when you return to Turner Field that evening to see the Braves take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:05 p.m.

The $75 registration fee includes two (2) tickets to the game, lunch, goodie bag and your participation in the clinic - conducted by Braves players and coaches. Additional shirts are available for $15 each and $5 for each extra game ticket. Applications will be available in April. For further information call the Atlanta Braves Community Affairs Department at (404) 614-1435.

Proceeds to benefit a local Atlanta Women’s Charity. Presented by: Publix

[NotAboutEgo]

Very cool... are you going to it/working at it? What do you do in your job at Turner Field?

Should mention to the coaches and players about women's baseball. Many are interested in helping in some way. It helps to have connections!

[JeepingBaseball]

yes I'll be there. They had asked me for suggestions at the start of the season and I told them the idea. I didnt think they were going to run with it so fast, but they did. Should be fun! I know a few people from out of town are going to this and hopefully I can also use this event to launch the Georgia Women's Baseball League in a big way.

[NotAboutEgo]

That would be awesome! Get names, numbers, and e-mails of women who are there. I've learned to do that, because a lot of people won't call you to play unless it's an extreme passion. Most people get caught up into other things. If you do the work of contacting them, then they're more apt to play. I've learned to rely on myself to get things done instead of relying on others too much. You are the one you can trust the most.

[JeepingBaseball]

Yeah exactly... I wasnt expecting the clinic to happen so fast.. thought it would be sometime next year... but they literally ran with it like a speed of a bullet. So I really have to kick things up a notch and get my wheels in motion. Thanks for the support!! :)

[stateofmain]

The Reds do this as well and for the last two seasons I swore I was going to go, but the dates were never any good. :(

I just moved to P-burgh to work for the Pirates... I don't know if they have anything similar, but if they don't, I'll suggest it because everyone I know who went to the Reds ones had a great time (and still went back year after year)!

- bcm

[NotAboutEgo]

It's great that some of the MLB clubs are doing things like this. The Tigers aren't about giving things to the fans. All they (the front office) care about is making money and treating the fans poorly and not caring.

[JeepingBaseball]

It all started by the LA Dodgers and the organization of the Women's Initiative and Network (WIN). Good program but they dont expand past LA. All other teams seem to be doing this on their own. It's a step in the right direction.

[NotAboutEgo]

It is a step in the right direction. Perhaps more teams will catch on to it. We (Detroit Women's Baseball and the two Detroit travel teams) may have to approach the Tigers about it soon.

[JeepingBaseball]

Good luck getting credit for it when you do.

[NotAboutEgo]

Thanks. I'm sure that won't happen!

[NotAboutEgo]

My team used to help the Tigers and other groups with an annual baseball event for kids, and they always say it's for the kids; yet, the bottom line is all they talk about and how much they need to make for profit. The group heading it up (not the Tigers) actually is the one who benefits financially from it, but the Tigers are tied into it. The Tigers list a bunch of players and coaches as chairs, but none of them are ever there. It gives the impression that those players and coaches will be there, and then the kids ask where they are during the event, because that's what they're told and that's who they look for. A few years ago, one coach and a couple of players showed up (usually the not very well known players and guys who are minor league players getting some time with the Tigers). Now, none of them show up. The people they have at the event are local college coaches. Kids don't care about them. They want to see MLB players and coaches, especially when they're told that's who will be there. The Tigers always use the excuse that they don't know who'll be there until the day of the event, they can't tell players and coaches they have to be there, and of course, at the last minute, none of them are available. It's BS and false advertising.

[JeepingBaseball]

Thanks. I'm sure that won't happen!

Sadly, it won't. But it's still a step in the right direction. In my sistuation I'm disappointed, but I'm not mad. I understand it's a cooperate business I'm dealing with.

[JeepingBaseball]

If you do want to approach them, call up the Tigers and locate the Detroit Tigers Community Affairs Department. That's the department that get these kind of things done.

[NotAboutEgo]

Sadly, it won't. But it's still a step in the right direction. In my sistuation I'm disappointed, but I'm not mad. I understand it's a cooperate business I'm dealing with.

Yep. At least they listened to your idea and are moving forward with it. It's easy for big biz to take someone else's idea and run with it and make it look like it they came up with it. You know, they can't let people know who did all the work behind the scenes to make it happen!

[NotAboutEgo]

If you do want to approach them, call up the Tigers and locate the Detroit Tigers Community Affairs Department. That's the department that get these kind of things done.

I know some of the people in that dept. and have worked with them before. I will talk with the other Detroit women's team and with Detroit Women's Baseball to get a plan together. We will have more clout if we all work together the same as we're working together to grow women's baseball. Thanks for the info!

[JeepingBaseball]

Best of Luck!

I'm currently trying to get them to put the Georgia Women's Baseball League into the program that day. (fingers crossed)

[NotAboutEgo]

Thanks. That would be great if they do put it in there. It only makes sense. I found out about women's ice hockey in Detroit by going to a Red Wings game and seeing an article in the program about it.

If you need any ideas for starting your league, let me know. Have you officially started it yet?

[JeepingBaseball]

I sent out flyers... i waiting for people to call me or email me. so far nothing. i think the flyers are getting thrown away by the next person who wants bullentin board space at the ballpark and no one is seeing it. Any help would be appreciated.

[crzblue]

I attended the Women's clinic at Dodgers Stadium last year and I had a blast even though I more than aa few times I was chasing the ball that I was trying to catch. We had Jeff Kent showing us how to pick up ground balls, Derek Lowe teaching us how to pitch and throw, Sweet Lou had us running and Manny Mota had us batting. There were also giveaways and I won a baseball signed by D.Lowe.

If anyone has a chance to attend the one in Atlanta, do it. You will have a great time.

[LadyMarlin71]

The Florida Marlins are also having a Women's Baseball clinic on Saturday, July 21. It is in conjunction with their "Marlins Ladies Nite" program that they hold every last Friday home game of each month. The first 100 women get a Marlins charm. At the last one we had a wine tasting, we got to ask two Marlins players questions and we had raffle prizes.

Our clinic is only $35 and the money goes to the Women of Tomorrow scholarship fund.

[LadyMarlin71]

I sent out flyers... i waiting for people to call me or email me. so far nothing. i think the flyers are getting thrown away by the next person who wants bullentin board space at the ballpark and no one is seeing it. Any help would be appreciated.

You can get a free website on Leaguelineup.com and put your link on the awbf.org website. Email Jim Glennie and he will put it on there for you. Also baseball-links.com. I have been getting several emails from women interested in the Orlando Heat team that way.

[JeepingBaseball]

Thanks for the suggestions! :cool:

Orlando heat, I remember that team well lol Did a great job of roughing me up at the plate last October! lol It's cool, you gals were fun!

[JeepingBaseball]

I could have sworn I posted this, but it disappeared. Anyways, here it is:

Georgia Women’s Baseball League
“Introducing Greatness to Women”

Jimmy Dugan: ... But sneaking out like this, quitting, you'll regret it for the rest of your life. Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that.
Dottie Hinson: It just got too hard.
Jimmy Dugan: It's supposed to be hard! If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.

The Georgia Women’s Baseball League was created to provide women an opportunity to play baseball. Founded in 2007 in metro Atlanta, the mission of the GWBL is creating teams and awareness of women in baseball, along with instructional skills of learning to play the game. The GWBL is about breaking the stereotypical barriers between softball and baseball. So often, women are forced to turn to softball instead of baseball. The GWBL is committed to introducing women to greatness.

2007 is going to be an introduction year. Players and coaches alike are encouraged to contact us to learn more information and to sign up for the 2008 season. In 2007, the GWBL hopes to have several scrimmage games to get to know one another, as well as finding the best position placement for each individual. We are looking for players with both baseball and softball skills of all levels.

Businesses looking to sponsor teams under the GWBL are also encouraged to contact us.

There are many women’s baseball organizations across the country that have proven to be a wonderful and chance of a lifetime experience. Many of these organizations compete against one another in nationwide tournaments. It is the GWBL great desire to join these organization’s missions to help further promote women in baseball.

Are you ready for greatness? Contact us today!
GEORGIA_WBL@YAHOO.COM

[NotAboutEgo]

I could have sworn I posted this, but it disappeared. Anyways, here it is:

Georgia Women’s Baseball League
“Introducing Greatness to Women”

Jimmy Dugan: ... But sneaking out like this, quitting, you'll regret it for the rest of your life. Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that.
Dottie Hinson: It just got too hard.
Jimmy Dugan: It's supposed to be hard! If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.

The Georgia Women’s Baseball League was created to provide women an opportunity to play baseball. Founded in 2007 in metro Atlanta, the mission of the GWBL is creating teams and awareness of women in baseball, along with instructional skills of learning to play the game. The GWBL is about breaking the stereotypical barriers between softball and baseball. So often, women are forced to turn to softball instead of baseball. The GWBL is committed to introducing women to greatness.

2007 is going to be an introduction year. Players and coaches alike are encouraged to contact us to learn more information and to sign up for the 2008 season. In 2007, the GWBL hopes to have several scrimmage games to get to know one another, as well as finding the best position placement for each individual. We are looking for players with both baseball and softball skills of all levels.

Businesses looking to sponsor teams under the GWBL are also encouraged to contact us.

There are many women’s baseball organizations across the country that have proven to be a wonderful and chance of a lifetime experience. Many of these organizations compete against one another in nationwide tournaments. It is the GWBL great desire to join these organization’s missions to help further promote women in baseball.

Are you ready for greatness? Contact us today!
GEORGIA_WBL@YAHOO.COM

Very well written! I will add your info to the Detroit Danger site and the Great Lakes Women's Baseball League site to help spread the word.

Do you have a web site yet? HTO Sports is another good team/league hosting service with a built-in web editor that's very easy to use. It's at www.htosports.com. You can sign up for a free one, and you can upgrade at any time to get more features.

[JeepingBaseball]

If you only knew how many hours i spent writing what only takes a minute or two to read.... oy!

[JeepingBaseball]

I posted the above on the Leaguelineup.com/georgiawbl along with the info for the 101 clinic. Just today. So it's kind of empty and barren at the moment. I will work on it as I go along.

I have recruited one coach so far. He's actually a former minor league player. Once played for the Baltimore Orioles's farm team. He doesn't play today but his knowledge and skills he can provide will be a big help. He's excited about being a part of this. I have another coach I'll like to recruit... I'm working on it.

[NotAboutEgo]

I posted the above on the Leaguelineup.com/georgiawbl along with the info for the 101 clinic. Just today. So it's kind of empty and barren at the moment. I will work on it as I go along.

I have recruited one coach so far. He's actually a former minor league player. Once played for the Baltimore Orioles's farm team. He doesn't play today but his knowledge and skills he can provide will be a big help. He's excited about being a part of this. I have another coach I'll like to recruit... I'm working on it.

I posted the GWBL in the side bar on the home page of the Danger site... www.detroitdanger.com. I've also listed it in our links and have passed the info on to Jim Glennie to post on the AWBF site.

[JeepingBaseball]

Many thanks!! :D

[NotAboutEgo]

Many thanks!! :D

:thumbsup: :cap:

[pitcher23]

I posted the above on the Leaguelineup.com/georgiawbl along with the info for the 101 clinic. Just today. So it's kind of empty and barren at the moment. I will work on it as I go along.

I have recruited one coach so far. He's actually a former minor league player. Once played for the Baltimore Orioles's farm team. He doesn't play today but his knowledge and skills he can provide will be a big help. He's excited about being a part of this. I have another coach I'll like to recruit... I'm working on it.

Congratulations on starting the league in Georgia. I wish you the best of luck!! Hope to see you in Detroit at the end of June?

[LadyMarlin71]

The Reds do this as well and for the last two seasons I swore I was going to go, but the dates were never any good. :(

I just moved to P-burgh to work for the Pirates... I don't know if they have anything similar, but if they don't, I'll suggest it because everyone I know who went to the Reds ones had a great time (and still went back year after year)!

- bcm

That's so cool that you work for the Pirates. I know the third-base coach, Jeff Cox. He was the Marlins third-base coach. He was one of the coaches when I went to my first women's clinic the Marlins had. I saw him last year when they came to Florida and he gave me a big hug. He's so sweet!

[LadyMarlin71]

I posted the above on the Leaguelineup.com/georgiawbl along with the info for the 101 clinic. Just today. So it's kind of empty and barren at the moment. I will work on it as I go along.

I have recruited one coach so far. He's actually a former minor league player. Once played for the Baltimore Orioles's farm team. He doesn't play today but his knowledge and skills he can provide will be a big help. He's excited about being a part of this. I have another coach I'll like to recruit... I'm working on it.

I just added your link to the Orlando Heat website.

[LadyMarlin71]

Thanks for the suggestions! :cool:

Orlando heat, I remember that team well lol Did a great job of roughing me up at the plate last October! lol It's cool, you gals were fun!

Did you play with the Gems? If you did, I was the one who stole second base but overran it and got tagged out! I don't have a problem with running the bases, I just can't stop when I'm supposed to!! LOL

[JeepingBaseball]

I just added your link to the Orlando Heat website.

Women in baseball rock! Thank you!! :D

[JeepingBaseball]

Did you play with the Gems? If you did, I was the one who stole second base but overran it and got tagged out! I don't have a problem with running the bases, I just can't stop when I'm supposed to!! LOL

LOL Yes I played with the Gems in that series. You guys were chatting it up with my family/friends who came to watch that night and sat by your dugout LOL They loved all of you LOL

[JeepingBaseball]

Congratulations on starting the league in Georgia. I wish you the best of luck!! Hope to see you in Detroit at the end of June?

Thanks! :) Sadly I can not make it to Detroit. Hopefully I'll see you in October. I hope you've been doing well these days.

[crzblue]

Here is the info on the WIN Women's clinic at Dodger Stadium that I just signed up for:

Saturday, June 30 DodgersWIN™ Baseball Clinic (Women 15 & Older)
Join special guests Jeff Kent and Dodger Legends "Sweet" Lou Johnson, Kenny Landreaux and Wes Parker at Dodger Stadium for an afternoon of baseball instruction including, hitting, fielding, pitching, base running and strength and conditioning. Each participant will receive a Dodger cap and gift bag. Please remember to bring your glove! Proceeds benefit the Dodgers Dream Foundation.

Time: 11:00 a.m. - Registration and warm-up
11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Program and Clinic
Location: On the field at Dodger Stadium
Cost of admission: $50 per person

[LadyMarlin71]

Next year I'm making road trips for all these women's clinics.

I had planned to go to Atlanta for the Braves clinic, but I missed 3 days of work because I was sick. So there went my traveling money.

[JeepingBaseball]

Next year I'm making road trips for all these women's clinics.

I had planned to go to Atlanta for the Braves clinic, but I missed 3 days of work because I was sick. So there went my traveling money.

I was thinking the same thing. Too bad you wont make it, but if you hit powerball, I'll meet you there! ;) LOL

[NotAboutEgo]

I wouldn't mind going to some of the clinics. I need to see when I'm NOT busy on what weekends to see if I can make any. Too much going on!

Hey Jeeping, my Tigers are playing your Braves tomorrow through Sunday at your yard. Wish my Tigers well for me! :cap:

GO TIGERS!!! :highfive:

[LadyMarlin71]

The Vero Beach Devil Rays are hosting their inaugural Baseball 101 Women's Clinic Saturday, July 7 from 10am - 1pm at Holman Stadium. It's $40 dollars and you get a t-shirt, a pair of free tickets to a Vero Beach Devil Rays game, a goody bag and catered post-clinic meal. The proceeds will benefit the Women's Refuge of Vero Beach.

www.vbdrays.com

I am so going to be there!
:gt

[LadyMarlin71]

This was postponed. They rescheduled it for Saturday, August 18th.

[JeepingBaseball]

Due to an unfortunate car accident I was involved in, I was not able to attend the clinic. However, I found an article reporting today's activities. Thought I would share:

Braves host annual women's clinic
07/14/2007 3:45 PM ET
By Jeff Lutz / MLB.com

ATLANTA -- Lori Pullen is a native of New York and yet, she roots for the Atlanta Braves. Seem strange?

Maybe, considering the rivalry that has emerged between the Mets and Braves in recent years, but she is quick to offer an explanation. Her father latched onto the Braves when the Mets slipped back into mediocrity after winning the 1969 World Series, and he quickly became fond of players like Hall of Famers Phil Niekro and Hank Aaron. Niekro remained his favorite player up until his death in 2001, and his prized possession was a hat signed by the knuckleballer that he waited an hour in line at Macy's to get 10 years ago.

It is her father's love of the Braves, as well as her own, that prompted Pullen to attend the Braves' Ladies-Only Baseball 101 clinic on Saturday, an event that brought about 150 women, ages 18 and older, together at Turner Field to meet some of the Braves players and learn a few things about baseball from Major Leaguers. The event, now in its seventh consecutive year, was sponsored by Publix supermarkets and featured Braves players Chuck James, Chris Woodward, Tyler Yates, Chad Paronto and Matt Diaz.

Player wives Kim Hudson (wife of Tim), Julie James and Liezel Yates also participated, along with strength and conditioning coach Frank Fultz.

Pullen has attended the event every year except the first, which she missed when news of the event did not reach her.

"My father didn't have a high-school education, he had just an eighth-grade education," Pullen said. "So he was a simple man, and simple things were his treasure. I come to this [clinic] to honor him."

The morning clinic included four stations for the women to visit: pitching, fielding, hitting and a nutrition and health station run by Fultz. The players, the event's main attraction, were personable and entertaining, frequently letting loose with one-liners to keep the participants laughing.

James told the women at the pitching station that it was important to have a "mean face" to keep the opposing hitters intimidated.

He also showed the women a four-seam grip, quipping: "It's what you call a fastball. I think mine tops out about 106 [mph]. If you come to the game tonight and I'm only throwing 86, the [radar] gun is broken."

James participated in the clinic despite having to start the game against Pittsburgh later in the night, forcing him to derive from his normal pre-start routine.

"I like to get up and try to give back to the community," James said. "It's actually not too bad -- I've done this a few times in the Minor Leagues and I did a few camps last year. It's a good time.

"I definitely don't like getting up before 12, but I'd just be sitting around the house with nothing to do. But as long as I have something to do -- I have a good time coming out here and making people laugh."

Paronto, a relief pitcher, helped Diaz with the fielding station. After everybody in a group got a chance to field a grounder and catch a fly ball, Diaz tossed them popups and did a push-up for everyone that was dropped. In one group, Diaz had to do 11 push-ups.

That was part of what made the fielding station the favorite of Tami Johnston, who drove more than 10 hours from Canton, Ohio, to attend the clinic. Johnston said she knew July 14 would be the day of the clinic back in December -- before the official date was announced by the Braves -- because Atlanta was scheduled to play the Pirates this weekend.

"I looked at the schedule, and they're not going to do it when the Mets are in town, or the Cardinals -- a good team," Johnston said. "They're going to pick those lower, bottom teams."

Diaz told the women, who were unsure of their ability to field a fly ball: "Don't act surprised when you catch it, even if you are surprised."

At the hitting station, the women hit off a tee and were supervised by Woodward, and during the nutrition and health station, Fultz explained the eating habits of players. Some on-field activities were interrupted by heavy rainfall that began late in the morning, but it hardly dampened the group's spirits.

"I look forward to this all year," Johnston said.

A question and answer session followed the baseball activities, and featured the James, Kim Hudson and Fox Sports reporter Katy Temple. Topics ranged from why a wild pitch doesn't count as an error to how tough it is uprooting a family when a player is traded.

Kim Hudson discussed her experiences with Tim and their three children, saying how difficult it was for them to move from Oakland when Tim was traded prior to the 2006 season. She was active in all the stations, frequently interacting with the participants.

"It's a great opportunity for women," Hudson said. "A lot of times women don't get to go down on the field and go behind the scenes. It's such a male-dominated sport."

While a chance to learn the game was nice, many of the women admitted they were there for an opportunity to interact with some of their favorite players.

"Chris Woodward -- he's so cute, he's adorable," Pullen said with a laugh. "And little Chuck James, and Tyler -- they're as sweet as can be. You just want to pinch them."

This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

[LadyMarlin71]

Very cool article. Thanks for sharing!

The Marlins clinic is this Saturday. I'll give a report on it when I can.

[LadyMarlin71]

We had a blast at the clinic! Outfielder Joe Borchard, Pitching coach Rick Kranitz and Hitting coach Jim Presley were our instructors for the day. We took grounders and ran down fly balls from Joe, pitched in the Marlins bullpen with Rick and hit in the batting cages with Jim. We had pizza for lunch and everyone received a goodie bag.

The official photographer for the Marlins, Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers and Miami Heat was there and took pictures of us. His website is http://snappyd.com if you want to take a peek at it.

I can't wait for the Vero Beach clinic!

:gt

[captlid]

We had a clinic at the Brooklyn Cyclones in NY. They are the short season A affiliate of the NY Mets. Clinic started at 9am on the dot. Did some stretching, then we were split into four groups of about 10-12 people. There was four stations, hitting, pitching, fielding and baserunning with a current Cyclones player instructing at each one. After we rotated through all the stations, we split into two teams and played a 4 inning game for about an hour.
I was very impressed that we managed to get four innings in one hour done considering that most of us have never played with each other before.
After our game we were treated to lunch, got a really cute t-shirt and two tickets to that night's game. We also have the added advantage of the stadium being right by the beach. :) Unfortunately it poured rain after 2pm so me and few girls went to the parking lot and tossed baseballs around. Luckily the game was not cancelled and we got good seats down the first base line even though they gave us bleacher tickets. :) Friend caught a foul ball during the game. Too bad the Cyclones lost the game 4-1. Otherwise a great way to spend the day.

[JeepingBaseball]

We had a clinic at the Brooklyn Cyclones in NY. They are the short season A affiliate of the NY Mets. Clinic started at 9am on the dot. Did some stretching, then we were split into four groups of about 10-12 people. There was four stations, hitting, pitching, fielding and baserunning with a current Cyclones player instructing at each one. After we rotated through all the stations, we split into two teams and played a 4 inning game for about an hour.
I was very impressed that we managed to get four innings in one hour done considering that most of us have never played with each other before.
After our game we were treated to lunch, got a really cute t-shirt and two tickets to that night's game. We also have the added advantage of the stadium being right by the beach. :) Unfortunately it poured rain after 2pm so me and few girls went to the parking lot and tossed baseballs around. Luckily the game was not cancelled and we got good seats down the first base line even though they gave us bleacher tickets. :) Friend caught a foul ball during the game. Too bad the Cyclones lost the game 4-1. Otherwise a great way to spend the day.

I was there on the 1st annual ladies baseball clinic couple of years ago. I remember Susan W. throwing out the first pitch of the game. It's an awesome place! I was actually in New York this past week and I was going to stop by at Central Park to say hello to all on Sunday, but it poured out on the island and I assumed Sunday was cancelled. Bummer.

[LadyMarlin71]

The Vero Beach Devil Rays held their inaugural Baseball 101 Women's Clinic on Saturday, August 18th at Holman Stadium, the spring training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The proceeds from the clinic went to the Women's Refuge of Vero Beach.

We were divided into three teams and each team took turns at the pitching station in the bullpen, fielding ground balls at second and throwing to first base, and the hitting station at the backstop. The Devil Rays' starting pitcher for that night's game, Kevin Lynn, taught us about balance, pushing off from the rubber and our follow through. I have to admit my accuracy is improving.

There was a reporter from the "Hometown News" who interviewed me because the other ladies kept telling her that I actually played baseball.

After the clinic, we took a tour of the Devil Rays clubhouse and then went on a tour of the LA Dodgers executive offices and had a catered lunch in the Dodgers clubhouse. We had a question and answer session with one of the Dodgers' minor league pitchers who was there rehabbing from shoulder surgery. He was a total HOTTIE! I asked him about Tommy John surgery. Then the manager for the Devil Rays came in and answered questions. I asked him did he think that the gender barrier would ever be broken. He told us that he was one of the coaches for the Colorado Silver Bullets and that the girls played more fundamentally sound baseball than the guys do and that they worked harder than the guys do. But he doesn't think that he will see a woman in major league baseball in his lifetime.

We had raffle prizes and I won a $50 Gift Certificate to a portrait studio. So that was my fun-filled Saturday of baseball.