Let the Season Begin

ACC Baseball was off to a very cold start last weekend, February 20th; however it was a winning weekend all the way around. Chase is now an official bullpen catcher and to put it in his words "I couldn't be happier!" He now dresses out with the team for every game, is in the dug out amongst all the excitement until he gets the call to go to the bull pen. That is when he goes and warms up any pitcher that may be going into the game. He can tell you what everyone of them throws, what speed, what their best pitch, their worst pitch and their favorite pitch might be. Some of these guys will be going to the majors, and he will be able to say, "I warmed him up before such and such game." What a fabulous life to be living after cancer.

The Tar Heels have played eight games and they are 7-1 right now! They are loaded with pitching and even on the off days Chase can be seen out their new stadium catching with someone because they will be throwing that week and they want to keep themselves in shape. Who do they call? Number 41, Chase Jones.....he will never say no. He loves his role on the team and continues do well academically too. He was accepted into the Business school at Carolina a couple weeks ago, and that was BIG TIME. Coach Fox even recognized him in front of the entire team before practice. That is a humbling experience for any young man, especially Chase. He has officially worked his way up to being recognized as a part of the team. I couldn't be prouder!

After one year in the USA Baseball Complex in Cary, they are now back home in the new Boshamer Stadium. You may take a tour with Coach Mike Fox or you may look at a few of the players reactions during the opening weekend at The Bosh. Much more information can be found on the Tar Heel website and it is updated after every game with photos. If you love Carolina Baseball, you may want to save this website to your favorites.

Until next time,

Judith~mother of Chase