JUCO Baseball Showcase

Today, we spent the day at a ball field. Chase was participating in a showcase where 5 coaches from different community colleges we there. This is a great opportunity for Chase to get his name out there and for colleges to check him out. He is an amazing athlete and person. It was so hot. We found a shady spot for during the times that Chase was not on the field. John had worked all night and he was exhausted so he tried to take a nap. He was not too successful. But I was thankful that he was with me. He loves watching Chase--thankful for that as well. I took this picture below as one tear rolled down my cheek. He is the one in the blue hat--right behind #8. I was looking through the view finder and just couldn't believe that I was standing at a Community College field watching a college coach talk to him. I thought we were just on the T-ball field--really, we were!!! Pray for my emotions in the next few years. I apparently will need it, if I am already tearing up!! Life is on fast forward!!

Chase and another player from his team were chatting in between drills :). Zak did great as well.

I really can't believe that he is my son...Doesn't he look so grown up??? He was one of the youngest ones--but one of the best all around.

Chase got a great hit ...

Chase did a great job on the mound....

One of his pitches was clocked at 84mph!! Go Poo!!

All of the coaches sat directly behind home plate and then there was a coach in the field. To most people it would be pretty intimidating but Chase was like a rock! He struck out the first 2 guys he faced :)

Chase was getting some one and one instruction from one of the coaches. It was a great experience for him. He did so great today. He has wonderful things ahead.