Just over a week after arriving to Puerto Rico, the day that the founders of Masterful Mechanics had been anticipating for months had arrived. We were scheduled to pitch in… Read More »Day 8, Friday (1/12/17): Gilly and Billy’s First Outing, 2/24/17

Our first game was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and set to be played at our home stadium in Rincon. Although Gilbert nor I were slated to pitch, we both dressed… Read More »Day 6, Wednesday (1/10/17): Game Day, 2/23/17

The coaches put the players through a standard pro-style practice that lasted for about two hours. Position players took fielding practice and hit while the pitchers threw and ran. After… Read More »Day 4, Monday (1/9/17): Primera Practica, 2/21/17

With the players’ fees for the trip, a tryout with the Empire league, located around the northeast area of the United States, was included and optional for anyone playing in… Read More »Day 3, Sunday (1/8/17): The Empire League Tryout, 2/19/17

Due to the indulgence of celebration and conversing with new amigos, we hadn’t had time to explore the island and the many natural treasures that it held. To begin the… Read More »Day 2, Saturday 1/7/17: 8th and Ocean Beachfront, 2/17/17

As the plane drifted towards our coveted destination, the sight of the island came into view coupled with sunny skies and crystal clear water. After about a three hour flight,… Read More »Day 1, Friday: Puerto Rican Touchdown, 1/13/17