OK, Clever Girls- this is warm up. Start stretching your hammies because it’s time to run the bases. Baseball used to be America’s “favorite pastime”- now the favorite pastime seems to be eating (which you can do at a game or watching a game) and watching TV (which works if you can’t be there live) oh, and jacking around on the internet.
I do adore baseball, but if it seems a little boring- try attending a game. It’s a lovely, relaxing and easy game to become a fan of. The rules are simple- the players used to wear tight pants and it seems they are not as fit as they once were- but still, super fun and despite all the controversy over performance enhancing drugs- a great way to spend a few hours.
A very Clever Daddy I know takes his young son to the Rangers opening day every single year. It’s a tradition he has established in their family which is likely to remain special and meaningful for the entirety of his child’s life. What a gift. OK, let’s get to it- shall we?
There are two leagues- not unlike football, basketball and hockey- those conferences are then divided into, well, divisions. After about one hundred and eighty five thousand games- there will begin a pennant race- it’s the Stanley Cup or Superbowl of baseball. Seriously, there are about 183 games per season- which is good news and bad news for you.
The good news is every game is not CRITICAL (meaning he can miss a few)- and the bad news is- every game might be CRITICAL to the hardcore fan. So, know your man going in. Accept his fanaticism and plan ahead.
American League East
American League Central
American League West
National League East
National League Central
National League West
You might notice all the teams are hotlinked. There is a reason for that. You are in a bar, you see a most compelling guy with a Diamondbacks baseball hat on. He's jockeying for position viewing a TV with a Diamondbacks game on it. You have an iPhone. Stealthily go from this page to the team page- check the team standings- know who they are playing currently, check the standing of that team. Do a little casual research. Peruse a recent article on the Diamondbacks and then make your way.
"Excuse me. The bartender, whose attention I can no longer get gave me the wrong beer. Here. Oh, the Diamondbacks are on. Do you have the score? Why did I think this was on at seven?" Any or all of this scenario will get his attention- if even for a moment. Beer. Woman. Woman who likes BEER. Woman who likes baseball. Woman offering me a BEER. Then of course you will casually have to order a totally different beer and drink it- whether you like it or not. You can reveal this fun fact later on your first date.
Simply inquiring after the score will get his attention and if you have armed yourself with a little information- you should have plenty to talk about if he continues to engage. If you are already dating a dude who is totally into baseball, stop being so lazy and research baseball. Get involved. LEARN. DO. KNOW. So, it's time to be So Very Clever, ladies. Opportunity abounds. Don't be shy. Be intentional.
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