10 Things That Baseball Idioms Have Taught Me

My second novel, Baseball Girl, has been prepped and is almost ready to make its appearance on Amazon. The main character, Francesca Milli, learns a few things from her love of baseball in the novel, as you will see if you decide to read it. And although I wrote the main character and modeled some of her experiences after my own life working in professional baseball, she is not me. Therefore, what I’ve learned from baseball may be slightly different than what Francesca learns. I thought I’d share the Top 10 things baseball idioms have taught me.

1. Coming home means the world to me.
2. It’s important to touch base with people you care about, and often.
3. Being on the ball helps make you successful.
4. If you’re going to throw someone a curve ball, be prepared for what comes afterwards.
5. Playing hardball works sometimes, but it’s not a guarantee for success.
6. In life, don’t expect to always bat a thousand. No one is perfect. There’s plenty of room for making mistakes.
7. If you’re going to strike out at something, make sure it’s something you love. And then, try again.
8. If you’ve got two strikes against you, swing anyway. You never know how far that next ball might travel.
9. When you do hit a homerun, don’t boast, make everyone feel a part of your success, and share the joy with those you love. Those who truly love you will be happy for you.
10. If you’re going to go to bat for someone, make sure it’s someone who is worthy, and who would likely do the same for you.