There are so many slogans and phrases that I have heard in my life in regards to good things happening to good people. I've heard everything from "if you love it, you'll certainly fight for it" or "what goes around comes around".
What is my favorite you ask? It's pretty simple especially after the life lessons I've learned these past couple months.
"Good things come to those who wait."
I've tried to paint a pretty picture for everyone about baseball so far out here for me. The results and statistics have looked pretty solid there is no question there. But in relation to my mechanics, rhythm, and comfort level...not much good has been able to be spoken of. I've struggled these past few weeks to get back to where I was before I was injured. I've tried drills after drills, worked on sinker after sinker, and broken down my mechanics time after time. The end result was more time in the gym and extra repetitions on the bullpen mounds.
And yesterday afternoon, it all came together again. That magic of being dominant was back. My comfort level was elevated and I felt like I was on top of the world.
In yesterday's win over Cheltenham at Essendon Baseball Park, I punched out 12 opposing hitters and limited them to just two hits in six innings. The end result was my first win in the VBL and an overwhelming feeling of...I'm back again. "I'm back" means much more than you could ever understand. As I sat on the bench after a long day's work yesterday, I tried to take it all in. Tears came to my eyes and a smile beamed from my face.
I love this game. My hardwork has paid off and now I have results to show for it.
God Bless.
