Courage to Win"Sometimes in life you happen upon the perfect fit and you feel like you can achieve anything. I was fortunate enough to find second base where my baseball glove gets down in the dirt, snaps up the groundballs and I throw the batter out at first base. I find power in a simple swing, seeing the ball as it approaches and connecting in that moment, sending the ball into the outfield. I have found a second home where teammates accept me and we cheer each other on when the odds are against us." -Andrew Sutherland Andrew Sutherland is a quiet boy, however, what you see is far from what you get with him. Baseball brings out the best in him and his success in America's favorite pastime helps him succeed in many other aspects of his life. Through his experiences with baseball, Andrew develops a mental toughness and heart that will not allow him to quit and that gives him the courage to win. |
Contents
Chapter 1Diamondbacks Spring Training | 1 |
Chapter 2Learning the Game | 7 |
Chapter 3Rotating Positions | 13 |
Chapter 4Finding Second Base | 19 |
Chapter 5Facing the Pitcher | 23 |
Chapter 6Developing My Swing | 29 |
Chapter 7Batting Cage | 35 |
Chapter 8Getting Beaned | 41 |
Chapter 10Stealing Bases | 51 |
Chapter 11Early Season | 57 |
Chapter 12Pop Flies | 63 |
Chapter 13Middle Season | 67 |
Chapter 14Seasons End | 73 |
Chapter 15Playoffs | 79 |
Chapter 16Courage to Win | 85 |
Chapter 9My First Hit | 45 |
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