Last Friday night my little man had his first baseball game of the season, and what a great night it was to kick it off. The weather was beautiful all day which was a treat in and of itself because it was bookend by crummy weather. 
Nico did very well but still needs more confidence at the plate. This is his second year of player pitch baseball and at the beginning of his first year he was nailed by a pitch. To be exact it was the 1st scrimmage before the games had even begun, his 1st at bat, by the first pitch....right in the left arm. Needless to say, he is still fearful of getting hit and I don't blame him because several players got nailed by pitches in this first game. Once Nico does get on base (mostly by walks) watch out because he is fast and has no fear of stealing! :)
Fielding however is a different story. He is much more comfortable on the field. He first played outfield center...the first pitch was cranked over his head (the coaches had him in closer because nobody anticipated this hit). He raced to the ball a did a great job of getting it in and boy does that kid have pretty good arm (if I do say so myself)! :) He then was able to play 3rd base with little action for him, and of course I can't remember what other position he played.
He had a great time despite getting slaughtered by the other team, and it was fun for us to be back at the ball field too!
Last night (Tuesday) was game two. Same senario for batting, and he was able to play left field on 3rd base. Again, he did well and had fun with the game ending in a tie.
