I am proud to announce that I will be returning to the Diving Ducks this upcoming season. After talking my options over with my agent (my Dad) we decided this was the best place for me. I am excited to get back there and get to work. I really enjoyed my time there last year even though we fell short of our team goal. Getting to the championship game was a huge achievement for our team. I think that we learned a lot from coming up short. There have been some off season moves that I think will greatly improve our already solid team.
This off season I have working hard to get us to the championship again. Winning MVP and Most Valuable Pitcher last season has only fueled me to work harder this winter. I started hitting and throwing a few weeks ago. I am lucky to live somewhere where it is in the 50's in January, while my team is dealing with snow.
There are multiple reasons that I chose to return to the Ducks. One of the main things was the Ducks community. They made me feel very welcome from day one. I was there for my birthday last year and they made it one to remember. One of the moms of the little kids I helped coach told me that on her sons Christmas list was for me to come play for the ducks again. I can't let the little guy down. Another reason I am returning is the players on the team. Over the course of the season I made some life long friends. I cant wait to hang out with them again this summer.
I continue to thank God for blessing me like he has. There are not many people out there that can say their are living their childhood dream. I am blessed to have my family supporting me along this journey. My sister and her husband have already started planning their trip over this summer. I am excited because my Mom will get to come over this year. I can't wait to get back on the mound and finish what we started last season. Always remember to thank God what he has blessed you with.
