For those wondering what do you do between all the baseball during camp, the answer is simple: RECOVER. You get access to the trainer staff and so some players get massages or cold plunges. There’s also gym access if you wanted to do a cooldown workout like a maniac. There’s even a shipment of end of day beers (for the campers only, not the other minor league teams that were there) if you’d like to partake.
Today was a doubleheader of game and while I think my body is holding up well, I’m just not showing results on the field. Now trust me, everyone I’ve told this to has hit me with some line of “you’re there to have fun,” and “do your best.” But honestly, the most fun thing about camp for me is contributing to my team, win or lose. I typically play Right Center Field (four man outfield) and most guys are righties that pull so I don’t get a lot of action on defense. And after 3 three games I’m 3 for 9 with 3Ks.
3Ks. In fantasy camp. Where pitches are lobbed to you. I’m the black Pete Alonso.
You know what my fantasy is? Hitting piss missiles like The Big Hurt Frank Thomas, not making the long walk back after stranding the same dude on base three times in the same game. I asked my coach, D’Back Legend Mark Grace if I could get fined in Kangaroo Court for striking out. Thankfully he said no.
Look, losing by 30 is all good here because the score should always be “fun to fun” but sheesh. (Our team has a 2-1 record, with our sole loss coming from the presumptive champions, so we’re collectively doing well). Anyway, here is today’s video update with some postscripts after:
Security did the “hey, I’m just trying to see if you needed help.” Play. Nah I’m good, just waiting for a Uber/Lyft which are on short supply out here. I’m in the middle of an empty parking lot standing still, I ain’t causing a scene, Arizona lmao.
After fifteen minutes of waiting, finally got my Uber. The frybread place was deep in the res, and when I got there it was sold out/closed for the day. Getting back to the hotel was an adventure.
Got back to the hotel with no desire to socialize. Just got some hotel grub, stretched and went to bed early. I’d like to consider it Season Finale of Fantasy Camp. Hopefully season 2 is better.
I decided to change my belt and socks for the next game. Maybe that’ll improve the juju.
No worries. Tomorrow is another day!