Alright, let’s talk about this Payton Eeles baseball thing I got into recently. It wasn’t some grand plan, you know? More like something I just sort of… started doing.
How it Started
I think I first heard the name mentioned during a game broadcast I had on in the background. Wasn’t even paying close attention, but the name stuck for some reason. Payton Eeles. So, later that day, I thought, “Okay, who is this guy?”
My first step was pretty basic. Just grabbed my phone and typed his name into a search engine. Saw he played college ball. Okay, interesting. Found his team, position, the usual stuff you find online. Nothing earth-shattering yet.
Digging In a Bit
Then I got a bit more curious. I wanted to see him actually play, not just read about him. This part took a bit more effort.
- I started looking for game replays or highlights featuring his team.
- Sometimes finding full games was tough, especially for college level stuff unless it was a big matchup. Lots of digging through team websites or sports forums.
- I managed to watch parts of a few games. Started paying attention to his at-bats, how he handled himself in the field.
I wasn’t doing deep statistical analysis or anything crazy. More like just watching, getting a feel for his game. I even started keeping a small notebook, just jotting down quick thoughts. Simple stuff, like “looked patient that at-bat” or “made a nice snag”. Felt kinda old school, doing it by hand.
Keeping Track
I kept this up casually for a few weeks. If I saw his team was playing, I’d try to check the box score later or find some clips if I could. It became like a small, personal project. Checking in on his progress, seeing how he was doing.
Why bother? Honestly, there wasn’t a huge reason. Part of it was just plain curiosity. It’s kinda fun to follow a player who isn’t necessarily a household name yet. Reminds me of tracking prospects back when I was younger, before everything was instantly available online 24/7. It was more about the process, the act of following along, than anything else. Just something to occupy my time, a little baseball rabbit hole I decided to go down for a while.
So yeah, that was my little “practice” with Payton Eeles baseball. Just watching, reading a bit, keeping some simple notes. Nothing fancy, just following along.
