In the game of baseball it is common place to hear somebody talking about “playing the game the right way.” The right way means a few things. It means not taking a single pitch off. It means conducting yourself like a professional. It means that as a player, you are willing to sacrifice your body [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Griffin Phelps category.
The Final Chapter of the Ricketts Park Series: Connie Mack World Series Time
How you doin Sombrero Nation? I know I have not posted in a while and I apologize for that. I have been busy handling my coaching duties for the Farmington Cardinals, your 2010 FABC representative Host team in the 2010 Connie Mack World Series. I say that with pride. The Cardinals were the winner of [...]
Sunday’s SombreroCast
In the latest installment of the SombreroCast, Griff and Dee reflect on a recent Farmington Cardinals game, discuss hitting philosophies, talk about some players and player development and touch on ideas regarding coaching theory.
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The Golden Sombrero’s First Podcast
Griff and Dee weigh in on Farmington High School players selected in the MLB Draft, the North/South series and Stephen Strasburg.
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Will there ever be another VIP in the 40/40 club?
“Hell, If I’d known 40-40 was going to be a big deal, I’d have done it every year!”- Mickey Mantle
“40/40 club/ESPN on the seats”
This is exclusivity at it’s best. Fellow blogger Brett (aka my lil brother) wrote a piece on baseball’s influence over hip-hop music. I felt that out of tribute, I should find my [...]
Ricketts Park, Part II: The High School Years
First off, let me apologize for my delay in releasing any new pieces for all the people of Sombrero Nation. This last month has been quite a ride. First there was the state tournament (in which the Scorps lost their semi-final game in heartbreaking fashion), then I had to finish up my first year, as [...]
Big Ups to the Kid: A Tribute to the Real Life Natural
As many of you may know, a colossus of baseball has retired recently. It was a first for me. It was the first time in my life that I had witnessed the retirement of not only my all-time favorite baseball player, but my boyhood idol. Griffey did more for me than most fans. He not [...]
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