Baseball DIY

Maria Testa has a new book out about an eleven year old ballplayer who happens to be a girl. Some Kind of Pride is about Ruth DiMarco and her dream of playing one day in the majors. She thought she had a shot at going all the way until she hears her father say "Real talent. But I can't help thinking what a shame it is that it's all wasted on a girl."

Well.

I don't know how the story turns out but I know what I wish would happen for all those female little leaguers out there. Can someone tell me why exactly baseball has to be a boy's game? Can't girls field and throw and pitch and even hit just as well as most male players? They aren't as strong but they can be just as consistent. I think baseball should be co-ed...there, I said it.

And if you don't believe me then I dare you to go play a fast pitch softball game against your local high school team. I bet those girls kick your ass.