Just like any fellow employees outside after work. You end up talking shop.

Since I rely on off-speed stuff, I’ve always envied guys with straight heat.

Only because I couldn’t do it.

And hearing stories about getting guys out with the stuff i didn’t have happened from time to time.

Justin was telling me about one time in the Pioneer League when he pitched for Billings.

He was facing a local kid from Ogden, playing with the city’s team. Had his classmates in the stands and his parents knew the mayor.

So he’s got enough juice to talk his way into the team. Word from up top is what sells seats stays on the team.

And he wasn’t too bad in the field. Moved his feet and second base and got in front of what he could with two hands.