The Champions of mens College Baseball was decided on Wednesday. What a great ending to a fun post season in the college ranks. There were so many outstanding players showcased for the country. It's a shame that most people do not share in the excitement of college baseball.
Sure, the metal bats change the game some.. but no different than Arena football changing the NFL. They light up the scoreboard. That's just the way that game is.. the same for college baseball.
Although, you certainly see that good pitching can even shut down a metal bat lineup. Just as the young lefty from Fresno State did to the powerful Georgia Bulldog bats. Speaking of the Georgia bats... was it fun to watch that Gordon Beckham play? Or What? He is a very intense competitor and I loved watching his approach to hitting. He was rarely satisfied with an at bat... even when he hit it hard and it found the leather. He wants a hit every at bat.. that's kind of cool : )
I also enjoyed watching Tommy Mendonca from Fresno State. He was very impressive on defense and tied the CWS record with 4 Home Runs in the series. The bomb in Game 2 was massive.. first pitch! His glove was fabulous though.. if you hit it to the corner.. you are out.
This year is in the record books and next year will bring a new crop of players that will show us the passion of the game.. the excitement of offensive baseball and the unbridled enthusiasm of amateur baseball at it's best.
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