Please read of a great human story. During our Goodwill Series game, August 31 at Copperstown "Hall of Fame" Field, our American team catcher was injured and a young man stepped from the crowd and ask 'do you need a catcher".
I imagined 150 years ago, this would happen. The "Hall of Fame" now has many items from this doubleheader between Japan National team and our American Team.
Over 100 Japanese media reported by satellite to Japan.
Great story.......I bet the young man will benefit from his "luck"
To our military men, women and families - You are all awesome - that flag is yours and I thank you for the opportunity for giving me the honor of removing my cap prior to every baseball game I see.
Posts: 1041 | Location: Lanta | Registered: February 21, 2005
Catcher 09; Maybe it was being in the right place at the right time.
The player made the request to play on his own. This showed self-confidence.
He had no doubt of his ability to succeed. The American and Japan pitchers were all throwing 90 and above fast balls and sliders.
He will catch in pro baseball.
In my 23 years of Area Code Baseball and International Goodwill Series, this event in Cooperstown and the discovery of Albert Pujois are my highlights of the game.
Bob Williams
Posts: 378 | Location: Santa Rosa, California | Registered: February 23, 2005
Fun story - it sounds like something you would see in a movie, the kid showing up at the game to watch, and getting the chance to play in the spotlight. Thanks for sharing it!
Julie
Posts: 3639 | Location: Minnesota | Registered: January 04, 2003
What a great opportunity & exciting experience for that young man. A good example of how skills, chutzpah and being in the right place at the right time can put a player on the radar screen.
Posts: 82 | Location: Minnesota | Registered: December 27, 2002
