2013 was a record breaking season for me. I accomplished so many things, but I realized I never technically had goals for the season! So this year, I’m going to identify my goals before the season and get an idea of how to accomplish these goals by getting kinda technical about it!

#1: Snag 50 Minor League Baseballs

This goal shouldn’t be difficult if I can increase my amount of games by 2 or 3 games. I snagged 31 last season in 8 games.

#2: Snag 10 MLB baseballs

I snagged 5 balls in the single MLB game I attended last year, and BP was shortened by rain. Only the Braves took BP, and most players didn’t even take their full BP. I think if I make it to 2-3 MLB games this season, 10 balls is a reasonable goal.

#3: Visit 2 new Minor League stadiums

So far in my life, I have visited State Mutual Stadium, Grayson Stadium,Joseph P Riley Park, and AT&T Field. The stadiums relatively close to me (within 3 hours) that I could visit this year are:

Coolray Field (Home of the Gwinnett Braves, Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves)- Coolray Field isn’t too terribly far, but it’s closer to go to Turner Field then to drive to Coolray. I think that I will be able to make it to Coolray at least 1 time this year.

Lake Olmstead Stadium (Home of the Augusta Greenjackets, Single-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants)- this park is about 2 hours from my house, but a day trip is not out of the question. It may not happen this year, but I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m at Lake Olmstead this year or next year.

Joe Davis Stadium (Home of the Huntsville Stars, Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers)- This one is pretty much a done deal. 2 days ago, The Southern League announced that the Stars will be moving to Biloxi, Mississippi after the 2014 season. So, for my birthday this year, we are planning to attend the final game in Joe Davis Stadium, as the Stars take on the Mississippi Braves. This is the day before my birthday, so It will be a cool way to cap off a season.

Regions Park (Home of the Birmingham Barons, Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox)- this is a long shot. 3 hour drive plus a time change makes Alabama trips difficult. I don’t think this will happen unless I take the trip by myself once I can drive.

#4: Get 100 autographs.

I was probably very close to this last year so this should be easily reachable.

#5: Snag 3 lineup cards, 2 pairs of batting gloves, and 1 bat.

I got 3 lineup cards last season and 1 bat, but only 1 pair of batting gloves. So this should be reachable.

Thanks for reading guys! Can’t wait for the 2014 Season to start!