That warm, glazing sun shining down on the field, hearing the umpire calling strikes and balls, the crowd is going wild after a player hits a home run. And after you hear that wooden bat hit the ball, you hear America's heartbeat. That is baseball, baby.
Baseball is your boyfriend's everything. It is what he has lived and breathed for years before he met you. This game is not only what he loves to do but it is a part of who he is. He has spent hours, weeks, months and years to get where he is at. That is his dedication and love for the game.
If he gets mad for no reason, do not get offended.
It is not you, he is probably overly exhausted from juggling school and baseball.
Try and go to every single game even if he is not playing.
It would mean the world to him either way. It lets him know that you'll support him whether he is playing or not. Heck, even surprise him every once in a while with Gatorade, sunflower seeds and double bubble.
He is going to want to watch MLB games.
If you don't know baseball, Girl, you just might as well sit back and watch and learn a few things.
Yes. They do dip. Well most of them.
It is really gross but hey, that's guys for ya.
Bring a cooler of water for his games. Lots and lots of water.
Baseball season is always hot, your man needs to be hydrated.
So what if he doesn't text back while he is on the bus?
Don't freak out, he is probably sleeping or trying to focus on being ready for the game.
ALWAYS be his motivation.
Keep him going. Make him believe that he can believe in himself and do anything.
Pray for him before and after his games.
Pray for strength, confidence and safety.
Apparently, "Sandlot" is the best movie EVER.
It honestly really is.
He is going to complain about how his arms hurt, ALL. THE. TIME.
Of course, that is going to happen. He is throwing a baseball over and over again every single day and probably from lifting as well.
Massage his achy arms.
That means, put some tiger balm on his arms and rub out the knots in them. And yes, ice them too even if he begs you not to.
Be his number one fan.
Constantly tell him how an amazing ballplayer he is and how proud you are of him. Trust me, it would mean a lot to him. Be that girl in the stands that is screaming your head off for your man!
You will probably hear him yell some stupid stuff in the dugout during a game...
Like "Come on, Kiiiiiid!" and sometimes there is some inappropriate things said... But you can't help but laugh!
After dating a Baseball Player, you will come to realize.....
That baseball is the greatest game ever and that you too, love it!
"Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world." - Babe Ruth
To you, baseball might be just a sport. But in his eyes it is his whole life, "it's that can't eat, can't sleep, reach for the stars, over the fence, world series kind of love." So honor that and honor him. Help him get through the hard times and the good times. When he can't play baseball anymore, he is going to be devastated and you are going to have to be there for him no matter what.
He will never lose his first love but he will be gaining you as his last.
