Mike Easler's Conditioned To Hit

Hello Hitter’s,

I hope you’re all hitting ropes!

I just returned from another trip to New York Yankee’s Old Timers’ Day. I batted 6th and played Center field!! They must think I can still go get it!!  

I had to cover some ground on a double hit in the gap by Mickey Rivers (something I didn’t train for).

I might have been a little over anxious at the plate and grounded out back to the pitcher.

By-the-way, the pitcher I was facing was Ron Guidry! He looked as good as he did in 1978 when he won 25 games!

I felt good in batting practice and my stance felt solid at the plate. I just couldn’t control myself (hey, I’m not getting many at-bats these days!!)

My stance was spread out and balanced. I felt good. Good balance is something that many hitters, even professionals, do not have.

It was great getting to play in the New Yankee Stadium again, but it was tough to see the “Old” Stadium torn down to the ground!

The "Old" Stadium

I hope to be back next season to continue in the great  tradition of Old Timers’ Day. Next time I’ll get  some hits.