It's the time of year when baseball is often on my mind. I like the game for what it is, even if I don't always appreciate some of the culture that comes along with it. This post was originally shared in 2020 on July 6, I have made a few readability edits - otherwise it is the same post. The story and the thoughts are still as relevant now as they were then and I thank you for reading and considering them (both the story and the thoughts).