ABCs of Baseball
“A” is for the National ANTHEM, that the lady sings.
“B” is for the BASEBALL game, and the fun it brings.
“C” could be for the CALLS, it’s what the Umpires say.
“D” is for the Diamond, where the Players play.
“E” flashing on the scoreboard only means one thing.
“F” is for the FOUL Ball, after a half-hearted swing.
“G” is for the GROUND Ball, that usually means you’re Out.
“H” is for the Base HIT, that makes fans wave and shout.
“I” is for the INNINGS, that makes up every game.
“J” is for the JOURNEY, toward the Hall of Fame.
“K” means there’s a Strike-Out, and a Player has met his fate.
“L” could be for LEFT-On Base, and that’s an awful waste.
“M” could be for a MANAGER, who guides the Team all year.
“N” stands for the NUMBERS, that the Players wear.
“O” is for the OUT-FIELDERS, who run and catch the Ball.
“P” is for the PLAYER, who hits it over the wall.
“Q” is for the QUICK Players, who’ll Steal a Base, or more.
“R” is for the RUNNER, who’ll round Third Base and score.
“S” could be for a SHORT-STOP, who’s always on the ball.
“T” could be for a TRIPLE, when the Ball caroms off the wall.
”U” could be for UMPIRES, who stand around the Bases.
”V” is for the VICTORS, and their happy faces.
”W” has to be WORLD SERIES, where all players would like to be.
”X” could be for eXtra Innings, and eXtra Base Hits that we see.
”Y” is for the YELLING, for a Home Run with a Man aboard.
”Z” is for the ZEROS, that you’ll find on the scoreboard.
Each letter stands for something that I see, at the old Ballgame.
Next time when you’re watching one, maybe you can do the same.