I found something just as worse than seeing my own pitcher struggling, seeing the other teams pitcher struggling too. I know he has a mom out there feeling just as bad as I have at times. So for the pitcher's moms of the world, I stand united with you in feeling your pain, your anguish at these times, as I do feel your joy and happiness as well. That goes for all of the other moms of players.
P.S. You WILL never see a post like this in the MENS ONLY forum.
Posts: 10723 | Location: South Florida | Registered: July 28, 2003
I totally agree that pitchers' moms have a special sorority but we must admit that our fellow battery-mates ... catchers' moms ... are more than honorary sisters. They are right there with us on every pitch, right luvbb???
Mary Ann * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 [8/21/08]
Posts: 3937 | Location: Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight ... | Registered: January 02, 2003
Well, if you are pathetic, you have a whole lot of company 'cause I don't know many of us who aren't feeling pathetic when it comes to watching the boys on the field/mound or at the plate. I still can remember the time when I was pretty sure I wouldn't be able to take another breath during one particular game ... it was definitely one of the SEE's (significant emotional experiences) in my life as a pitcher's mom. And I hope there will be many more in my future ...
(FWIW ... he was throwing a 3 hit shut-out into the 7th inning then into the 8th inning and finally into the 9th inning and I thought I was going to have a heart attack
But fortunately (or unfortunately depending on who you are ... ) I lived to tell about it ...
Mary Ann * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 [8/21/08]
Posts: 3937 | Location: Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight ... | Registered: January 02, 2003
FBM -- Yes, we'll definitely include the catchers' moms in our special group. The right catcher makes those pitchers look awfully good. Wild pitch? Passed ball? The end result is the same - and the moms wince and sigh and hope for better with the next set of pitches. And, I'll admit it, the pitchers never have to block the plate!
Posts: 547 | Location: The Great Midwest | Registered: February 13, 2004
Ok - I have HUGE fears being the mother of a pitcher!
First, my son had given pitching up the last few years and was a CF. I had actually gotten to the point though where I was comfortable with him on the mound and able to keep my anxiety in check. His senior year of HS he began to pitch again - still not too bad, because I could claim "he's not really a pitcher". If he bombed, what are those coaches thinking - he's a CF!!!!!!
However, now in college, he's suddenly a pitcher primary over OF. Can I adjust, Will I adjust, Do I need to adjust???? I'll let everyone know the answers to these after the season. In the meantime, I'm researching all of the strategies on HSBBW for surviving this transition into pitcher status. I will find comfort in the thought that if he does poorly, hopefully some other mother will feel my pain!
Posts: 5352 | Location: Kentucky | Registered: December 30, 2004
Do I get double points in the agony department? My 18-yr-old is a pitcher heading off to the SEC this Fall. My almost 13-yr-old is a catcher and back up pitcher. I do believe the stress we feel as moms is purely our own. The last time I filmed my oldest pitching, there were 150 radar guns pointed at him. He was calm and collected. Two innings, 6 batters, only threw 21 pitches. The scouts loved him. Came home to watch the video of what was probably the best outing of his life and what do you know... Mom's camera was shaking too hard to watch the film. My son handles the pressure fine. Its me who feels the stress...and no one's watching me!
Posts: 322 | Location: Kansas City | Registered: September 18, 2005
OK, ladies. I feel for you because us (some) Dads feel the stress, too. It was worse when I left the coaching and turned him loose on "others." There are many moments I missed because I was too nervous pacing to watch.
JT
Posts: 3519 | Location: Lynchburg, VA | Registered: January 15, 2003
Being lazy and taking advantage of this thread to let our friends/posters know.....our son is out for the season.....we had hoped surgery today would at least get him playing for a few weeks at the end of the season....but it had to be rescheduled.......so now we are back to red shirting....and yes, "Breaks my heart" is about right......but....he is doing very well academically.....and healthy in all other respects....so there is a lot to be thankful for..and we will spend this season cheering his team on.....and will look forward to his sophomore season.....we also continue to pray for the other posters whose sons are having problems now.....we wish you all well....and good baseball!
"A house stays in one place. A home is where the heart leads........"
Posts: 1571 | Location: NorthCarolina | Registered: June 16, 2004
G. I had been wondering about him all weekend. I'm so sorry that the news is not good. I know that B. has what it takes to be successful in life and that includes the maturity and courage to continue to do well in school and support his teammates. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Posts: 5352 | Location: Kentucky | Registered: December 30, 2004
LadyNmom, so sorry to hear about your son. . . know he is in our prayers. . . believe that everything happens for a reason. . . and he will be stronger for coming through this adversity.
KCBaseball, I'm with you in double agony points. . . 17 year old son is outfielder and left-handed pitcher. He caught most of little league. 13 year old is basically UT (utility man); can play anywhere, but is catching and pitching mostly.
I think we worry so much with the pitcher's, because of general parent comments giving most of the credit of the game, win or loss, to the pitchers. It's great when they're winning, throwing a no-hitter, or striking out 13. It's misery when batters are hitting and mistakes are made in the field. Just all part of the game. One coach put it best, and I try to remember this point - the pitcher's job is to put the ball across the plate, and the catcher's job is to guide the pitcher as far as placing the ball.
Good luck to all the moms, because no matter where their sons play, we always want them to do their best!
"How bad do you want it? How bad do you need it? Are you eating, sleeping, dreaming with that one thing on your mind? How bad do you want it? How bad do you need it? Cause if you want it all You've got to lay it all out on the line" ~ performed by Tim McGraw written by Jim Collins/Bill Luther
Posts: 204 | Location: Georgia | Registered: June 28, 2005
Thanks everyone...think the most difficult thing for son has been the fact that he was first told he would be back and playing end of January.....then told no...but he'll be playing by mid-February....then told no....he would be out for the season....then told....surgery will help get him back in the game by April.....and now.....no...surgery can't be done at this time....so out for season again.....just the nature of his fracture.....but it's been hard on him.....they sure do a lot of growing up when they go away to school....don't they?
"A house stays in one place. A home is where the heart leads........"
Posts: 1571 | Location: NorthCarolina | Registered: June 16, 2004
Gail....I'm so sorry to hear about the redshirt for your son. I hope everything re: his surgery is successful and he is back stronger and better than ever next season.
Posts: 2634 | Location: Pennsylvania | Registered: December 30, 2002
While I am still in a state of constant learning, my goal is to feel the pain and experience the joy at approximately the same time as my son. So far, I have not been very successful. A glass of wine helps, but good baseball friends are a MUCH better antidote to P(AC)MS (Pitcher's and catcher's Mom Syndrome)...
I must add, however, that one of my best friends is the Mom of an infielder who while steller at his position, is struggling at the plate at the moment. I would put her right up there with the best of us
LadynMom - So sorry to hear about your son's continued story. Hopefully everyone will get their collective act together and get him going on the road to rehab very soon!!!!! Again, my previous remedy is appropriate
***************************** 'Progress always involves risk. You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first.'
Posts: 1121 | Location: Northern California | Registered: August 26, 2003
So sorry the timing isn't working for this season but we are all appreciative that his health and the proper healing of the arm is most essential ... it's just so hard when our kids are the ones who are hurting physically and emotionally, but fortunately our sons' extended cyber-family is around to support their concerned moms.
Mary Ann * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 [8/21/08]
Posts: 3937 | Location: Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight ... | Registered: January 02, 2003
) I lived to tell about it ...
