They were all studs! Finally the day came in 8th grade I made the Minico Varsity legion team. My dreams were slowly happening. I got to play with all the older guys. Everyone around me was bigger, stronger, and faster than me. They were so nice to me and taught me everything I know today though. That memory is the one that started it all. Having older guys that can be there to not only teach me their love for baseball but also be so supportive. Usually you go to high school for the first time and the big older guys just look down on you and talk, but having these guys was way more than i could have ever expected. They pushed me from my freshman year up until they graduated but they sure did leave some big shoes to fill. With prime examples to look up to i knew what i could bring to the …show more content…
One of the best feelings ever knowing that I'm on the right track now and to check off one of my goals. I felt like I was on top of the world but still had a lot more to do to get better. I knew i had a long way to go but being able to have a jersey, my jersey, and knowing that i was for sure good enough to be on the minico baseball team was already a big step. Lots of people know that minico is one of the top teams around here and i was so excited to be able to wear a bright red jersey with amazing players i have always looked up to.