A college coach once told me the best evaluation tool he owned was the parking lot. He watched how a boy carried his own gear, how he spoke to his mother after an 0 for 4, whether he helped drag the field when nobody asked. Forty years later I do the same thing, and I will tell you what that scout knew: the game between the lines shows me a player. The parking lot shows me the next four years.
It’s not “old school” to hustle everywhere
It’s not “old school” to respect your opponent
It’s not “old school” to bunt for a hit
It’s not “old school” to have a high ⚾️ IQ
It’s not “old school” to have emotional control
It’s not “old school” to act like you’ve done it before
It’s not “old school” to be disciplined and respectful
It’s not “old school” to not have to wear a ton of “accessories”
It’s not “old school”…
It’s winning
It’s all about the team
It’s the respecting the game
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@CatherinVaritek Tek is loved by RSN. Genuinely hope he isn’t totally soured by this experience. Please come home soon.
If not I know he will have success wherever he lands and we will be rooting for him.
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I’ve been around this game a long time, and something’s changed...
We’re losing respect for the game.
• Chirping after every pitch.
• Celebrating routine plays like it’s Game 7
• Trying to embarrass opponents instead of beating them.
That’s not toughness. That’s insecurity. 💯
Somewhere along the way, being loud became more important than being good.
And the worst part? It’s being allowed.
When I came up…
• You showed up early.
• You handled your business.
• You played hard.
• You shut your mouth.
• If you had something to say…
you said it with performance.
• And if lines were ever crossed, the players took care of it.
The truth: 👇
• Baseball is hard.
• You’re going to fail.
• You’re going to struggle.
• The game doesn’t need more noise…
• It needs more respect.
• Nobody remembers who chirped.
• They remember who showed up.
• Who competed.
• Who handled adversity.
• Who left the game better than they found it.
Want to separate yourself?
Stop talking. Start working.
Respect the game.
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