It’s October 2025 and I’m in Jupiter, Florida—the mecca of amateur baseball—for the WWBA Perfect Game Tournament. For those who may not know, WWBA stands

October marks the official arrival of fall. But in baseball, Fall Ball is August through October—a season of experimentation. It’s when hitters try new things,

For a lot of young players, baseball starts the same way it did for me—fun. Backyard games, rec league Saturdays, and travel tournaments with friends.

For my hitters, September isn’t just another month on the calendar—it’s a laboratory. Between August, September and October, we dedicate time to trying new things.

Baseball has given me more than just games, trophies, or stats—it has given me perspective. I chased two big dreams: playing at Florida State University