I often put a lot of pressure on what to say, wishing I was better with words— that way I could adequately explain the joy this moment brought me. I would tell you how the game of baseball has taught me some of my favorite life lessons. About how my fondest memories growing up are playing catch with my dad, playing wiffle ball in the front yard and using the garden hose as bases. I'd try to express the feeling of happiness, calling my dad when I was 14 to tell him I hit my first home run. Center field. The park lights were humming. She didn't even feel the ball hit the bat. I'll never know why I got this opportunity of a lifetime— but I could not be more grateful to Bryce for asking me to do this @Phillies phanatic piece!! Lizzie McGuire really said it best... this truly is what dreams are made of :')
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