In his post game interviews during the playoffs, Royals center-fielder, Lorenzo Cain has been saying something very simple yet highly significant in describing what he is trying to do with each at bat. “I just try and keep the line moving…” What a great approach. It works in everything. Especially with kids. As a parent,… Read more
Brian Holman has told me for years that when he and Randy Johnson came up together they could really throw bullets….ya think? He would also admit that at times they had a hard time finding the strike zone. Isn’t that a scary thought if you are a hitter…oh yeah. I spent 6 years in the… Read more
Sunday September 27th, 2015 will go down in Royals baseball history as one of the most amazing, memorable and significant memories we will ever have at “The K.” On the final home game of the season, Chris Young, (a.k.a. C. Y.) took to the bump, (that’s baseball talk for the pitchers mound). The Royals were… Read more
Our documentary, “The Sandlot Journey” literally begins…on Yogi’s porch. We were directed (by my ex-teammate and friend Marty Kunkler) to visit Yogi’s childhood home on “the hill” where Yogi, Joe Garagiola and Jack Buck lived and played together in their sandlot. Hall of Fame Lane is probably the most famous street in St. Louis I… Read more
We had a garage sale last week-end. Empty nesters…gonna clean out all the junk. What’s junk when it comes to your kids? OK, tough guy, what do you want to throw out? Remember when you used to look at a messy room and want to say something? Now you wish the “culprit” was actually there… Read more
With all of my children, we played catch before they could walk or talk. In The Sandlot Journey, George Brett says, “sometimes I think parents quit playing catch with their kids.” Don’t stop! ::)) In that short time, you will watch them grow-up. You will see them begin to handle short-hops, (Hosmer) type stuff. You… Read more
We are so excited that the Sandlot Journey DVD is available online now on our website, www.keepersofthesandlot.com. Check out the promo video here — you don’t want to miss this!
The Sandlot Journey begins. OK, here we go, Sam, Jeremy and Rick say I have to do a blog. We’ll see how it goes::)) I’m coachable! How can I start without thanking everyone for making this happen? Too many to thank, won’t even try. So….if you know any of us…thank you. Our kids are the… Read more
How Exciting! This week we had the movie premier of The Sandlot Journey. It was great to have our family, friends and supporters all in one place to experience the kick-off of The Sandlot Journey. More information on Keepers of the Sandlot will be posted soon. Thanks for being a part of Keepers of… Read more
What a pleasure to speak at Midwest Sports Productions’ National Girls Fastpitch Softball Tournament. With 190 teams, parents, coaches and grandparents, the experience was literally Worlds of Fun!Congratulations to Jeremy McDowell and your wonderful staff! Great job!