Casselton Legion Baseball

Sights like this are what the Baumgarten family watches all summer.

We love baseball and we love our first baseman.

Thanks to this amazing grandstand we can now see the entire game. There is enough room to see, cheer, and support your favorite team.

Although this summer, has been a learning experience for all of us.

John still plays first base and hits the ball with power,

but he has not seen as much playing time, which has been hard for our whole family. Don't get me wrong, everyone needs to take their turn on the bench, to learn, observe, and support their team, but it is just different this year. It is so very hard to understand when you are 16, love the game, and want to play.

The season has been different for John to watch, instead of play and different for our family to sit back and watch instead of getting all nerved up and cheering until we don't have voices left.

(You will still hear us cheering on each player on, especially our favorite pitcher, Jonathon Lubbers.)

We still do not miss many games, but it is hard to watch your son sitting on the bench, getting frustrated when you know he has the skill and the heart to play.

However, the team has had quite a bit of success during the regular season and they have even won a few different tournaments, which make the season fun for all. The success helps and John does look forward to what may be in the future for them. For us the best thing about the season so far, is that we have watched our son grow into a

responsible, respectful, passionate young man and

we are so proud of him.

When he plays his love of the game shows and he gives it his all. He seems to forget about the first game where he watched the game from a totally different angle.

HE PLAYS TO BETTER HIMSELF AND HE PLAYS TO WIN!

Thank you John for all of the days/evenings we have shared together, as we watch you play the sport you love. There is one month left of the season and you and your team have had an amazing run. Keep up the good work and hopefully another State Championship

will be in your future.

This little guy will be there to cheer you on and watch your every move.

I think in this photo he is saying....

"Wow that is my big brother Johnny B and

I want to be just like him."