@greasemachine
I know I've said this elsewhere, but I can't tell you how enjoyable this season has been and Zander is a huge part of that. My season tickets had to be moved prior to the season, so I moved down next to the dugout- the first base end right next to where Zander, Kirby, Woody/Zach, etc all stand. We're right there on the net.
A lot of other, more visible, players will get credit as leaders or what have you...but Zander (and Kirby) are the soul of this team.
I missed two midweek games. That was it. In all that baseball, their attitudes never changed. Hot/cold, rainy/sunny, 15 runs ahead or down 10... they're just down there being themselves. The other guys watch them...particularly the gang of younger pitchers that stand in the middle of the rail. I've seen it with my own eyes. Their vibe permeates the whole team. They're locked in and intense, but also absolutely unbothered and having fun.
I am genuinely proud that they represent our school and our state.