T-ball smiles

061621.N.BD.TBall1.jpg — Finn Becker of the Rangers keeps his eyes on the ball during their game with the Giants Monday, June 15, 2021, at Oscar Christopherson Park in Baxter. The program which is coordinated by Baxter Community Education offers young aspiring ball players a chance to learn the fundamentals. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch

By Steven L. Kohls

June 15, 2021 at 3:09 PM

Players must be 4-6 years old before 1/1/21 to be eligible for this program. Assistants will emphasize throwing, catching and hitting from a tee with a soft baseball. Morning T-Ball (49 kids - 4 teams) meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 or 10:45 Evening T-Ball (92 kids - 8 teams) meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30, 6:15, 7:00 or 7:45. Players can come from any area city to participate.

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By Steven L. Kohls

I was raised on a farm in western Minnesota where I participated in 4-H, high school sports, and everything that farm kids do for fun after chores. Graduated from Ridgewater Community College with an AA degree and my first taste of newspapering. I worked a summer on the Ortonville Independent as a reporter and photographer.

T-ball smiles

Baxter Parks and Recreation offers T-ball for 4-6 year-olds for any of the area cities..