It's a balmy 68 degrees as the players take the field at Goodyear Ballpark. The weeklong baseball camp kicked off February 1.
Men and women gathered to live out their Major League Baseball dreams. Fantasy Camp features a variety of camper teams managed by former Reds-greats. The teams compete in several games throughout the week.
Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training on February The full squad will report on February Copyright WXIX. All rights reserved. Skip to content. Submit photos. Cincinnati's Crime Vault. Bridging the Great Health Divide. School closings and delays. So, even if you think you're in great shape, you've probably got room to improve. By the third or fourth day of camp, there's a good chance you'll fantasize more about staying in bed than playing big league baseball.
But, hey, it's just part of the experience. This is an offshoot of No. But not just soreness from overexertion. At some point during camp, you will either fall down, get hit, pull a muscle, get dehydrated or otherwise introduce yourself to some ouchies. It's just part of baseball. When baseball players say that nobody is at percent after the first day of spring training, it's true.
I took a break and assumed the pain would subside in a few minutes. It didn't. Before long, I had a huge bruise that covered half my palm on my right hand. Thanks to the training staff, I found some relief as the day s went on. It was suboptimal. Embarrassment is a spectrum. You will likely experience several forms. You might strike out in a big spot. You might lose a fly ball in the sun. You might fall down running the bases.
You might do all three. Those are all normal on-field embarrassments, and happen all the time at fantasy camp, just like in the big leagues. But there are other embarrassments that infrequently come up, which makes them so much bigger. Like the time I wore the wrong uniform to one of my games. Long story short, I misread the schedule and wore my home uniform instead of the away version. I realized my mistake about 10 minutes before the game started, but it was too late.
My other uniform was already in the wash. I remember former Braves catcher Javy Lopez walking behind me and saying in a light-hearted, taunting way, "Fossssster, you're going to be in trouuuuuble. My coaches, Marquis Grissom and Pete Smith, and teammates insisted we take this photo. MLB players are in the big leagues for a reason. Their talent is obviously among the best in the world. And in most cases, this extends well beyond their playing years.
The ex-MLB players who coach at fantasy camp tend to be in their late 40s or early 50s, though some may be older or younger. But guess what: They're still better than you. When you see how your seemingly in-shape and strong teammates struggle to throw the ball on a line from third to first, then watch a year-old long-retired player zip a bullet to first with what appears to be minimal effort, you gain an even greater appreciation for the elite level of skill it takes to play in the majors.
In nearly all cases, the aging former big leaguers can still hit, throw and catch better than you. Fantasy camp offers only a glimpse at the big league lifestyle. But it's nice glimpse. There's not much you have to worry about. Your food, your travel and your laundry are all taken care of.
Every worker and every coach is there to meet your needs. There's a breakfast spread, a lunch spread and seemingly unlimited snacks just a few steps from any locker in the clubhouse. There's a clean uniform hanging in your locker every morning.
New swag seems to show up daily: a new pullover, a new golf shirt, a new bat. If you need to soak in a hot tube, you can. Major League Experience. Your very own locker in the Reds clubhouse, with a locker sign and all clubhouse amenities Daily instruction and coaching on game fundamentals from former Reds Major Leaguers Major league treatment from Reds trainers and clubhouse personnel Certified umpires Professional equipment - bats, balls, helmets, catchers' gear NINE baseball games throughout the week - four doubleheaders and one solo game Playoff format baseball, with two teams heading to the Championship Game Campers vs.
Coaches Game. Authentic Reds Uniform.
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