As you know - we spent some fun time together enjoying a game and some great conversation at Jupiter this past year.
Now that you have had time to absorb my performance there - I would like to know how you rate me on the following:
1) Sunflower seed eating
2) Ability to find a bathroom - quickly.
3) Ability to not make any bad noises when my son strikes out.
LOL
I am expecting a very good rating.
You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time. ~Jim Bouton, Ball Four, 1970
Posts: 5809 | Location: Huntersville,NC | Registered: December 27, 2002
Now that you have had time to absorb my performance there - I would like to know how you rate me on the following:
1) Sunflower seed eating
2) Ability to find a bathroom - quickly.
3) Ability to not make any bad noises when my son strikes out.
1) One of the best I've ever seen, I think?... an 11 2) On the field we were at, everyone would be a 10. 3) I don't recall your son striking out, I do remember him getting a couple hits including a big one in that game. Did not hear any noises at all... I gave you a 10.
It's about 5 tools, though...
4) After losing a close game... no complaining... you get a 10. 5) You showed excellent quickness when the beer vendor came through... another 10.
Overall - OFP - 10.20 - Highest score ever recorded. Congratulations, I'd say you have a very bright future, based on your performance at Jupiter.
Posts: 4994 | Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Registered: December 27, 2002
Thanks PG - I am most proud of the 10 on the beer vendor.
Cat like quickness. LOL
You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time. ~Jim Bouton, Ball Four, 1970
Posts: 5809 | Location: Huntersville,NC | Registered: December 27, 2002
Also, if you want to check yourself, You can email Kentaro Yasutake at our offices. yasutake@perfectgame.org
His department is in charge of organizing all the reports and data from the events and getting it posted. If you like you can email me also, but I would just have to ask him. jerry@perfectgame.org
Posts: 4994 | Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Registered: December 27, 2002
Thanks PG - I am most proud of the 10 on the beer vendor.
Cat like quickness. LOL
Yes, cat like quickness, but we look at everything.
Generousity - You bought not only one, but two! Then showed amazing "balance" by not spilling a drop while walking on soft wet ground displaying great "agility" and "instincts". That beer man didn't have a chance against that type of "determination" and "hustle". Then there was the "smooth" and "fluid" movements in your arm as you showed your exceptional talent and experience"
Could go on forever, but people might get the wrong idea.
Posts: 4994 | Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Registered: December 27, 2002
LOL - I am going to start practicing today for next year's trip.
Kansas game should be a good one!
You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time. ~Jim Bouton, Ball Four, 1970
Posts: 5809 | Location: Huntersville,NC | Registered: December 27, 2002
I went to my buddies' house last night to watch the Kansas-Missouri game. We had about 10 guys there.
I started bragging about my 10.2 overall rating and my 11.00 on the seed eating event.
At one point - I overdid it - too many seeds and beers at once.
I choked a bit - then passed out.
I landed on a coffee table - knocked myself out and lost my primary seed splitting tooth as well.
Doctor told me I will need 3 months of seed splitting therapy on the jaw - and also looks like I will be gumming the seeds the next few months.
Have you ever gummed a sunflower seed?
This gets much tougher as you get older - and quite frankly - I dont know if I have what it takes to make it back 100%
I will keep you updated.
You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time. ~Jim Bouton, Ball Four, 1970
Posts: 5809 | Location: Huntersville,NC | Registered: December 27, 2002
This gets much tougher as you get older - and quite frankly - I dont know if I have what it takes to make it back 100%
Better a has been than a never was! But don't worry you'll have a brand new seed splitter in no time. How bout making it a shiny gold one with a diamond in the center.
Posts: 4994 | Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Registered: December 27, 2002
Yesterday, I had a gold "seed splitting" tooth put in.
Then - I go down to baseball practice - and start giving out some seed eating lessons.
Apparently - the gold tooth increased the velocity of the ejected seed.
On seed # 3 - I spit it out - it hit the side of the dugout - bounced back and hit me right above my left eye - I fell down and landed on the steps of the dugout.
Knocked cold again - and knocked the gold tooth out as well.
I am just too old for this stuff.
You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time. ~Jim Bouton, Ball Four, 1970
Posts: 5809 | Location: Huntersville,NC | Registered: December 27, 2002
Typical of injuries in a veteran. Once they occur, they are likely to re-occur more easily the next time.....maybe its time to write a "How-to" book and go on the speaking tour.
Posts: 283 | Location: Maryland | Registered: January 13, 2004
I appreciate the encouragement I have received from you and PG.
Despite the injuries I have endured the last few days - I am not going to quit.
I will take your advice - write the book tonight - and go on tour - starting tomorrow.
I will report back to you as soon as I finish my first speaking engagement.
You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time. ~Jim Bouton, Ball Four, 1970
Posts: 5809 | Location: Huntersville,NC | Registered: December 27, 2002
C'mon PG enough with the hype...I havn't seen the man throw down seeds personally, but I heard from some reliable sources that ITS couldn't hold my jawstrap.
When the next seed showcase? Enough with the hype. We will just have to let this get played in the stands (where it sure be)
Check out the 5 tools:
"Clear the mechanism"
Posts: 989 | Location: Midwest | Registered: May 16, 2007