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11 Ways You Know You Love Baseball

There are some things that separate a casual fan from a dedicated fan.

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I've grown up watching baseball. It's one of my favorite parts of summer. Whether I'm learning lessons while I watch, or simply enjoying the game, I'm guaranteed to have a good time watching my favorite team play. Here are 11 ways you know you too are a baseball fan.

1. You recognize a player's walkup song.

As soon as their song starts to play, you know who’s up to bat, even before their name is announced.


2. You know the exact shade of your team's uniform.

This one may be specific to the LA Dodgers, the boys in blue. They don’t wear just any shade of blue though—it’s specifically Pantone 294 (which is also the name of the Dodger’s fan group). Another recognizable baseball uniform is the pinstripes of the New York Yankees.


3. You know the positions and number of each player from your favorite team.

Sure, someone may be able to list a few players from the team. But do they know which position they play? What about players who normally don’t start in that position?


4. You don't miss a game.

Watching your team play every night they’re scheduled is part of your daily routine.


5. You still sing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” halfway through the seventh inning even if you’re at home.

I actually would care if I never came back to a baseball game, but that’s beside the point.

6. You can look at the lineup and judge if it’s competitive or not.

Of course all the players are going to be good at what they do—they are in the major leagues after all—but some players are hotter than others (and no, I’m not talking about their looks).

7. You follow MLB and your favorite team on all social media.

Snapchat included.

8. You go for the home run and foul balls that are hit your way.

What’s better than a souvenir from the ball park? A great story to go along with it. Just don’t do a Mr. Moseby and interfere with the game.

9. You go to a specific game for the giveaway.

Free baseball merchandise? Yes please.


10. You’re surprised when someone says they don’t watch baseball.

Honestly, what are they doing in their life?

11. You know what RBI, ERA and other baseball lingo stands for.

It can seem like a whole other language is written on those scorecards.
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