Welcome to the best five months of the year! The months that scream summertime, sunflower seeds, country music and beer. ...Yes you guessed it, Major League Baseball season has finally arrived!
Now some people think baseball is a slow moving and boring sport to watch, but they are missing out on truly one of the most heart-felt and passionate sports out there. There is nothing better than sitting out in the summertime rooting for your favorite team with your friends probably doing some rehearsed sing-along clap game with the crowd.
I could go on and on about why this sport is the best, but here are the top 12 reasons why the MLB season is worth watching.
1. The Love of the Game.
Baseball is a game for dreamers and when that dream comes true for a team, there is no better feeling then watching this moment.
2. The Home Run.
The best noise there is hearing that ball hit the bat perfectly and seconds later the whole stadium is on their feet screaming at the top of their lungs and high fiving random strangers around them. That moment is something that will make every baseball game complete.
3. The 7th Inning Stretch.
The one song that everyone, and I mean everyone knows. "For its ONE, TWO, THREE strikes your out at the ol' ball game!
4. The Uniforms.
It's difficult not to notice that of all sports, baseball players wear the best uniforms. Their faces are not covered by helmets or baggy shorts like in other sports. Want to guess the best part of the uniform? Yup, you're right. It's the pants. Just go ahead and try to disagree with that.
5. The Food.
There is beer, there are peanuts and the best, CRACKER JACKS! What more could you want? A baseball stadium is the only place where you can feel completely comfortable consuming all of these at once.
6. The Fans.
Baseball fans will sit in the heat, the rain and the cold just to cheer on their team. Even if their team is losing, their fans never give up rooting for them.
7. The Boy Who Dreams Comes True when he Catches a Foul Ball.
When a boy catches a foul ball, it makes all the little league baseball practices worth it. Guaranteed this boy will keep this foul ball forever.
8. The Unreal Catches.
These players would with out a doubt dive ten feet in front of them just to catch a ball and that is truly amazing to watch.
9. The More Games the Better.
What other sport offers you 162 games in a season? The answer is none.
10. No Need For Cheerleaders.
Baseball doesn't need to have cheerleaders to distract the crowd from a really horrible loss. When they lose, they do it gracefully. And maybe with a little show from the mascot :)
11. The Open Time Limit.
Baseball isn't a rush to the finish. It is relaxed and carefree and it can decide when it wants to end without any pressure to end
12. The Simplicity Of It.
There is only two things you need to play this sport: A ball and A bat. The rules are simple and the calls are easy to make. One simple rule, three strikes and you're out!
13. The Dramatic Faces.
Ah yes what is baseball without the dramatic faces and pauses. Adds so much suspense!
14. The Passion.
Baseball is the American sport. Baseball isn't looking for a fight, just for purely a good game. These players give all they can in every game with the most class and respect for the sport and that what passion is all about.
Happy Baseball Season everyone!!
