Bat-and-ball Enthusiast Gifts

'Dad could use one of these when he's playing golf.'

'Nothing like the sound of leather on wood, eh? Eh?'

'Personally, I don't like to play Fetch, but it makes him happy.'

'Wow! That was some world series, Ella! Both Pujols and Holland were just amazing...'

"There will be a winning team and a losing team. Are you OK with that?"

'Look around, son. See if there's one you like. But remember: These are abandoned players, unwanted by their teams - so they might come with some psychological baggage.'

"Lordy, I am such a klutz!"

He is familiar with the silent swoop of the evening bat.

One vampire tricks another behind a mirror.

"Who plays ball with the Dalai Lama?" "That's right." "What's right?" "Who plays ball with the Dalai Lama." "Why are you asking me?"

350 Feet.

Perils of the double play.

Political Candidates' Playbook Signals from the sidelines

Bases loaded, no outs. And coach once again turns to his trusty golden reliever.

A bunch of baseball players sitting on a baseball diamond watching TV.

'I shoulda told you guys. . . Marmaduke makes up his own rules as we go along.'

"My wife wanted to see a diamond. So I took her to a ballgame."

Baseball pitch with a sign saying 'No Left Turn.'

"Always carry a ball with you! If you are chased by a dog, stop, show the ball and throw it. Believe me, he won't be able to resist chasing it instead of you..."

'Clear out your desk, Randy. ...NEXT!'

'Marm doesn't understand, 'I've got it, I've got it'.'

Dracula vacationing in Venice feeding bats in the Piazza of St. Mark.

"Are there any here today who feel this union is not in the best interests of baseball?"

'You can all relax and resume your game. The unattended bag discovered on the infield turned out to be the second base.'

'OK, now let's switch places.'

"Think of me as the designated sitter."

'We went generic. The players' salaries are affordable.'

Sheltering in place.

'You play ball with me and I'll play ball with you!'

"They'll be expecting adagio. Go with the allegro."

I love Basketball.

Extra innings.

"Try letting the ball come to you."

I can just feel it. I know they're talking about me.

"Got him up at the stadium, Chief. It was Yankee Duck Day."