Spring Training

Over Spring Break, Jerry and I went to Surprise, Arizona for the Ranger's Spring Training. We also went with Dustin (Jerry's SigEp bro), Groves (Jerry's SigEp bro), Brett (Groves' brother), and Kline(Groves and Brett's bff). We had so much fun! The weather was so perfect! In the mornings we would go to the back fields and watch all the players (major and minor league) practice and work out. It was really fun seeing all the players and getting their autographs.   Here is a picture of all the pitchers meeting before they go to practice. 

While we were in the back fields it was really easy to get autographs.  Here is a picture of me and Jerry with Matt Harrison one of the pitcher.  We go alot of autographs, including Neftali Feliz.  

After visiting the back fields it was time to go to the game.  The field was pretty small compared to the Ballpark.  I like it that way.  It seemed more up close and personal.  We litterally sat in talking distance to the players.  Here's a picture of the stadium. 

One day, we got the game early and Elvis Andrus was signing autographs.  It was really cool.  He signed my program and we got a picture with him.  I was pretty excited. 

One night we went to the Padres/ Mariners stadium and watched the Padres play the Dodgers. 

That was fun too. 

I'm not sure why I like baseball so much.  For one, it is was of Jerry's passions and it's nice to somewhat understand baseball and talk baseball together (as good as I can "talk" baseball). Jerry is a very good/ patient teacher.  I explains trades, positions, and plays to me during the game when he thinks I'm bored (I'm not really bored- just relaxed.)  Second, baseball is so relaxing.  I love being outside, the slow pace of the game, and all the yummy smells.    Third, Ian Kinsler.  Enough said.  Fourth, I feel like the players are more normal that other professional atheletes.  Being at Spring Training the players didn't seem to be cocky or too cool for school.  They were happy to talk to you or give you there autograph or take a picture with you.  It just really impressed me. 

It was a wonderful trip.  I had a great time and I can't wait to go to a baseball game at the Ballpark.  GO RANGERS!

Here are some random pictures I snapped throughout the trip. 

CJ Wilson-

Feliz signing my baseball:

The coolest Ranger's Fans ever: