Last and certainly not least. . .I have described the valuable service provided by host families. This season Benjamin Hill has written a lovely reminder, “Host Families Make Players Feel at Home.” If you’re a baseball fan (or someone who likes having kids around) living in the Orem area, consider reaching out and offering a helping hand to these youngsters. For more information, contact the Knight Owlz Booster Club via the Owlz front office, 801.377.BALL (2255) . . .Your friend in baseball.
June 10, 2009 — Once your fave ballplayer makes it to The Show, it’s pretty easy to keep tabs on how he’s doing. As friends and family will tell you, though, trying to follow someone’s progress as he works his way through the minor league system can be a challenge. Benjamin Hill notes the community of minor league baseball followers often can provide tidbits of info determined to be not-revenue-worthy by the mainstream media outlets. Between the two sources, you can get some pretty decent coverage.
The tricky part is gleaning out the category of information you want. For example, some websites focus on trades and/or fantasy; others offer stats, trends and forecasts; still others provide debate and discussion. So, in an effort to guide you through the maze, or perhaps just to sort them out for myself, I offer this short list, with a word of warning. Per usual, my choices might be on the eccentric side. Of course, you knew this already, yes?. . .Your friend in baseball.
March 22, 2009 — The Wasatch front’s own version of Big Bird is at again. Opening Day for the Orem Owlz is still on the far horizon. Nonetheless, team mascot Hootz seems to have kept himself busy all winter. His latest adventure explores the fun you can have as a civil engineer. Huh? Trust me, watch the video. And enjoy the music. Bye for now!
