All-Star Tryouts

Caz decided that he really wanted to try out again for the summer All-Star team this year. He talked about it for weeks. I was happy because he brought it up on his own. He had a better sense of confidence this time around. So, we signed him up for tryouts. Personally, yes, I thought he had a legitimate shot at making the team. I try to be realistic in my assessment. I know that I am very impressed with Caz's arm. I truly believe that he has a cannon. I believe that being told by others that he has one of the top ten arms in his grade, that my assessment is no far off base. But I also readily acknowledge that in terms of pitching, hitting and fielding there are consistency issues. I guess what 10 year doesn't. But when that manifests itself can be key. Unfortunately, the manifested during tryouts. He struggled with the hitting and couldn't find the strike zone. But he tried hard. Caz took the news that he didn't make it well. He was sad, but not distraught. I gave him a hug and told him that I was proud of him. And that is the truth. I was so proud that he tried out and didn't get so nervous that he wanted to back out.