Amateur Baseball A Great Experience For All Ages

Amateur Baseball Experiences. Minnesota State Amateur Baseball is a great experience for all ages. Renovated stadiums in small and large communities bring everybody together. There are many characteristics of the ballpark that stood out. In the next paragraphs, I will explain my thoughts on this gorgeous field and the surrounding space. Rounding out the second of three action-packed weeks of the 2015 Minnesota Amateur Baseball tournament was a matchup between the 8 seed Kimball Express and 4 seed Ada Athletics’. The Class C tournament was held in Watkins MN, just 24 miles southwest of St. Cloud. The field was an unbelievable sight and was set up with new additions to the grandstands, such as a brand new raised deck on the 3rd baseline, new†¦show more content†¦MLB teams pay people salaries to work all summer rain or shine, practice or game to get the field ready. The sheltered trees surrounding the outfield wall with thick green corn behind that led for a stunning sight from the grandstand. As the grounds crew worked on the infield everyone would catch a chill from the frigid air blowing in from left field that almost gave the sense of a brisk Minnesota winter making its way here. Baseball was almost over and there would be no second chances for the losing team as the cold air added a sense of urgenc y to win. The aroma here is something many people have never experienced if you haven’t been to an amateur state tournament. The scent of grill smoke, fresh cut grass, and as the constant smell of cheeseburgers would convince even the most frugal of humans to buy one for 10 dollars that includes a basket of fries. The odor of cow manure reminds everyone that they are in southern Minnesota farmland and not heaven; although some believe the state baseball tournament really is. It’s a time to get away from problems and enjoy America’s pastime for 3 weekends in August and September. Atmosphere here is honestly something else. Rowdy fans chirping at opposite teams and fans. Fans a few beers too deep arguing every ball and strike...Players challenging close calls by the umpires and arguing if it didn’t go their way, which usually ends not in the players favor. Beer is everywhere you look, (besides