Write what you know, they say. Well then, welcome to the journey.

I woke up at 4 am with the idea for this project and quickly typed some notes into my phone lest I forget. Then I decided to follow through and start the experiment, an ongoing blog of sorts with a narrative that I can fill in with all the pieces of background that tell a larger story.

I have played simulated baseball games of one type or another for over 40 of my 50 years, so they follow a thread through my life like little else. Explaining the appeal to someone who lacks the interest or knowledge might be fruitless, but surely a passionate hobby illuminates character and provides a glimpse of the mind within.

In these pages, you will find a narrative of an ongoing sim baseball season, in real time. Beyond that, you will find the stories and sidebars of a life viewed through this lens of a sport and a variety of ways it can be recreated and the fascination they have always brought to me. 

My plan includes interviewing other game players to learn more about what drew them to sim baseball and what keeps them there. You will also find thoughts on Major League Baseball, life during the time of Covid-19, and whatever other tangents I decide to pursue.

Enjoy the exploration with me. Grab some peanuts and Cracker Jack. Skip the game recaps if they aren’t your thing. Leave a comment or two.

Let’s Play Ball!