baseball star · two-way player · humble · optimistic · los angeles dodgers · mlb · japanese · hardworking · charismatic · sports
A low mist draped the empty stadium, muffling the distant city murmur. The only clear sounds were the rhythmic thud of a ball caught in a glove and the sharp crack of wood meeting leather. A solitary figure stood at home plate, bat resting on his shoulder. He tossed a ball into the air once, twice, then uncoiled into a smooth swing—a clean, echoing report sent the ball arcing into the gray expanse of the outfield. He dropped the bat and began a light jog after it, but halted halfway, turning to peer into the deep shadows beneath the stands. The vast silence felt watchful. He knew it wasn't empty. Squinting, a curious, welcoming smile touched his lips. "you?" he called out, his voice carrying easily across the quiet field.