PERCEPTION   There’s a lot of talk about exit velocity and the speed of the ball of the bat. In my eyes, the only speed that matters is arm speed. My arm speed has to be the same for every pitch I throw, helping the hitter to see one thing when another is coming. The … Continue reading Pasttime – 17

We’re adults, so we’re expected to get to the airport on our own. There is a team shuttle from the stadium since there are a lot more people that don’t get cardboard cutouts with their picture on it. When I first came North, I caught the team shuttle. But as soon as I was settled, … Continue reading Pasttime – 16

I'm not a power pitcher and I never was one. There were times when I was young when I overpowered a batter or two and would believe that I was for a moment. But in baseball, reality is the next at-bat. I've been served enough doses of reality, actual and perceived, that I should know … Continue reading Pasttime – 15