"Girls only like baseball because of good looking guys" Big Misconception.. I take this stereotype pretty personally. Being that I LOVE baseball and have been following the Padres religiously for a while now, I often come across that stereotype that women only like baseball because of good looking guys or because they are cleat chasers.. Why does every female that happen to follow baseball, is passionate about a team, know the latest trades, and know all of the minor league farm teams AUTOMATICALLY make you a cleat chaser? Females shouldn't be limited to the latest news that only deals with shoes, dresses, makeup, reality tv, etc.
I think its funny that when guys come up to me at a baseball game, they automatically assume that I know nothing about baseball. Many times, guys get scared, intimidated or think its just plain weird that I know what a 3-6-1 double play is, a sacrifice bunt, or even more pathetically, what a strike out is. Despite all this and my love for baseball, I won't deny that good looking players on the field does make baseball a little more enjoyable. However, take the good looking players off of the field, I still love baseball more than any other sport. You experience a type of adrenaline rush when you see a great play, strike out, save, etc.
Now I will admit, out of all the baseball games I have been to within the past half a decade, it still does perplex me when I hear a girl ask her boyfriend, "Bob, whats a ball? Why is that guy out? How many outs is there?"
Baseball is a game of rich tradition. It is not only about precision but passion as well, not only strength but grace. Baseball is more than a game for me... It is a lifestyle.
I think its funny that when guys come up to me at a baseball game, they automatically assume that I know nothing about baseball. Many times, guys get scared, intimidated or think its just plain weird that I know what a 3-6-1 double play is, a sacrifice bunt, or even more pathetically, what a strike out is. Despite all this and my love for baseball, I won't deny that good looking players on the field does make baseball a little more enjoyable. However, take the good looking players off of the field, I still love baseball more than any other sport. You experience a type of adrenaline rush when you see a great play, strike out, save, etc.
Now I will admit, out of all the baseball games I have been to within the past half a decade, it still does perplex me when I hear a girl ask her boyfriend, "Bob, whats a ball? Why is that guy out? How many outs is there?"
Baseball is a game of rich tradition. It is not only about precision but passion as well, not only strength but grace. Baseball is more than a game for me... It is a lifestyle.
not true. i actually enjoy the game. it just helps that there is eye candy to look at during the game.
ReplyDeleteOne thing that's attractive to girls about any male sport are the guys. We would be lying if we said that we didn't find the guys on our favorite teams attractive. But that's not the the entire base of our fanhood. When I first became a fan, it was not because a certain player caught my eye. It was because I fell in love with the game of baseball. The game, the team, always comes first for me. I like to say that the cute guys are just a bonus. Even after my all-time favorite player was traded away, I did not abandon my team because though that player meant a lot to me, he wasn't the base of my fanhood. I am still able to be a Padres fan today even without that favorite player.
ReplyDeleteI belong to a Fantasy Baseball team that has 3 females out of the 10 members. And yes, they have their certain favorite players. But they also follow other players based on their performances and daily stats on the field. It was surprising to see, but very welcoming.
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