Pro Lessons

So I'm sitting here watching Sunday night baseball on ESPN and the announcers are discussing the unconventional delivery of the pitcher. It's interesting how every pitcher has different delivery methods, different philosophies, different leg kicks and arm angles and quickness. But yet, they are all in the majors. While some things hold true - like being able to throw a 90+ fastball or a slider or offspeed pitch - each of these guys are very very unique. I like the lesson there. I like how that illustrates life and ministry.

Also, I like other lessons baseball teaches us. Like how .250 is a good batting average. Think about that for a second. If you strike out or fly out or ground out 75% of the time, you're doing good. Seems odd doesn't it? But I like how that illustrates life. And just like how we are supposed to get right back up and keep trying, so do these pros. When they are 0-3 on the night and up for the fourth time, they put all that behind them because they have a chance to win it with a hit in the ninth.

Having said all that...I still say pro ball is tainted by the use of steroids and major league tickets are way overpriced. Plus, the game on right now is the Yankees and Mets. Who care about the Yankees?!