toddcast

Recently I went to my 10-year-old nephew's youth baseball game in Arlington.   They live in south Texas so this was the first time I got to see him in action as his team was in the Metroplex for a tournament.   He was playing left field in a close 1-0 game when a line drive was sharply hit to the left-center field gap.   It was looking like a sure extra base hit and a potential game changer when my nephew darted to his left and snagged the ball as he fell to his knees.   Great catch.   Cue the ESPN theme music. As he trotted in toward the dugout to the delight of his teammates I thought to myself that this was one of those plays that he will remember all his life.   I know I have a catalogue of similar moments that are etched in my memory.   Not that I was ever a great athlete, but I did have my moments.   Nice catches, key base hits, timely tackles, critical baskets, decisive goals. Years have passed but the memories are as clear as if...