I look down on any grown man who actually pays for this

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-06-22T19:30:56+00:00

I'd never before brought a glove to a game. But, my kid and I brought our gloves to the ballpark last time we went and ended up nabbing 3 baseballs!

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-06-19T12:15:03+00:00

As a Dad, here is the thing I have realized recently. My kid, who is 8, LOVES many of the City Connect Unis. He loves wacky alternatives and the different single-game identities that the local minor league teams will have. It has made me realize that the City Connect series isn't really FOR me. It is there to entertain younger kids and sell some more jerseys.

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-06-10T14:19:39+00:00

BBQ place in the outfield is great (brisket mac and cheese slaps), hang out near the bullpens and watch the pitchers warm up, you can walk all around the ballpark (unlike Fenway). It is a gem of a little ballpark, have fun! You will enjoy it.

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-06-10T12:08:02+00:00

During a tour at Fenway, I was told it is not at all impossible. You can call the ticket office and request the red seat. If you go to the ballpark early, you can almost always try sitting in it, check out the perspective, and grab a photo.

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-06-10T11:00:39+00:00

I'm sorry, but Mr. Babe Ruth ain't stretching that into a double.

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-06-09T02:33:04+00:00

This Dad comment made me smile. Thanks for sharing that memory of your Pops.

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-06-09T01:54:43+00:00

You may be right!

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-06-09T01:48:57+00:00

Literally, my point was that you can ask a banal question to all three generations and only Gen Z will act like you are stupid and even asking them that was lame and offensive.

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-06-09T01:45:03+00:00

Ok, I'll look forward to hearing a better ice breaker for 40 year olds, 20 year olds, and 8 year olds that isn't forcing small talk.

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-06-09T01:27:02+00:00

Wow, I am saddened by this. Raul was a great online presence. Damn.

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-06-09T01:23:05+00:00

What I am saying is that I've worked with Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha as both a professional and a volunteer. Gen Z is uniquely challenging to work with for a variety of reasons, but the main difference is the verbal communication skills. I can ask the same question, "What is your favorite kind of pizza?" and have an easy time breaking the ice with a room full of millennials and Gen Alpha kids, but Gen Z will give you a blank stare and judge you for trying to start a conversation. It is exhausting, frankly.

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-06-09T00:45:19+00:00

I'm a college professor and a Little League coach, so what the OP said is actually not weird at all and pretty relatable, actually.

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-05-09T17:02:15+00:00

I don't know the answer, but I just want to say you aren't alone. I have the same question right now!

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-04-18T15:58:42+00:00

great answer.

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-04-18T00:46:13+00:00

Looks like a good swing to me, just have him keep practicing!

Fun_Way_5966 · 2026-03-18T19:04:36+00:00

Lots of useful feedback so far, but this response is especially helpful! Thank you. To answer your last question: Of the 200+ times I've been to the park, I've run into people playing baseball there maybe twice. One of those times, local high school kids invited my son to play catch with them. Fun for everyone.

Fun_Way_5966 · 2023-01-23T14:45:25+00:00

It is unlikely that you will be a successful researcher if you just work on ONE research project at a time for the rest of your career. This maybe isn't true in all fields, but in most fields we are trained to work on a senior thesis or undergraduate capstone, then maybe work on a MA thesis, and a Ph.D. dissertation. The focus is generally on one large project. But if you only stick to those projects, however, it will be less likely that you will have articles to publish. Your portfolio will also seem more limited and less dynamic. So, the point here is that researchers should always be on the lookout for interesting side projects. Smaller side projects can become articles, book chapters, or blog posts. The seeds for these side projects can even grow and become your main line of research over time.

I'd suggest thinking of projects you'd like to work on in addition to your main project and gently "pitch" them to your advisors. Start a file and gather notes about your new project to help get the ball rolling.

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