CH 29

Jace woke up did some stretches and meditated for 2 hours before taking a shower and eating breakfast.

Try outs was at mid day so he packed some of his stuff while waiting.

Jace got in his car and drove to the field on the way listening to some music.

Jace was early so he sat his bag down right out side the dug out and put on his cleats.

While waiting for the rest of the people to show up Jace lightly threw the ball up in the air while catching it.

The coaches noticed Jace soon as he walked in and decided on just watching him at first.

When it got closer to time to start and only about 10 other people showed up they asked Jace if he wanted to go ahead and try out early.

Jace agreed they timed him on his running had him do some fielding infield and outfield.

Jace went all out so he shocked the coaches with his performance. One of the coaches approached him while they were starting the rest of the people.

The coach asked Jace for his basic I fo what highschool he went to and what positions he normally played.

Jace told him all the info and that he would be trying out for catcher. The coach used his phone to look up his highschool stats and was amazed.

The coach respected his decision to play as a catcher but was curious as to why he didnt say pitcher.

Jace seeing his face knew what he was thinking. Jace told him he would pitch if he had to but mainly wanted to play catcher since he found it the more exiting position.

Seeing his stats the coach understood why 0 ERA for 4 seasons and 4 states champion ships.

The coaches asked him how often he would be willing to pitch for the team. After all it would be crazy to bot use him as a pitcher.

Jace told him he would pitch as much as they needed him to but for now would prefer being a closer.

The coach was happy it wasnt often that a player was willing to play how ever he was needed.

The coach then had him throw a few balls in to the pitching net when do some catching drills.

Once again he was impressed. When they got to the batting cage Jace did outstanding as well.

Once Jace was done trying out the coach told him they would be holding tryouts for 3 more days.

Jace nodded his head and was about to leave when the coach told him he expected to see him at practice on monday.

Jace drove straight home and told his family the good news. He also called Analese and informed.

While on the phone with her Jace asked Analese if she wanted to move in with him to his new house.

She excitedly agreed to and got off the phone to go tell her parents and get some food.

Unknowingly to Jace at the same time Theo was asking Brittany the same thing.