Alright, so you wanna know ’bout this Damien Semien, huh? Well, lemme tell ya, I don’t know much ’bout fancy baseball stuff, but I can sure piece together what I heard and saw. It ain’t gonna be pretty, but it’ll be straight from the heart, ya know?
First off, seems like this Damien fella is a big deal ’cause of his son, Marcus Semien. That boy, Marcus, he plays baseball real good, like, real, real good. They say he hits them balls far, real far, farther than I could ever throw a rock at a pesky squirrel, I tell ya. And this Damien, he’s been there all along, helpin’ his boy out.
From what I gather, Damien, he’s like the backbone of that Marcus fella. He ain’t the one hittin’ the home runs, but he’s the one who taught Marcus how to swing that bat, probably started him off with a stick in the backyard, just like my grandpappy did with my boys and their slingshots. He’s the one who made sure Marcus kept his head on straight, even when things got tough. Ya know, like when you’re tryin’ to get that stubborn mule to plow the field, gotta keep at it, gotta be patient.
- Damien, he’s a dad, a real dad. Not one of them fancy city dads who just shows up for the pictures.
- He was there for the practice, for the losses, and for all them big wins Marcus had.
- He’s the kind of fella who’d fix a flat tire in the pouring rain, no complaints.
Now, they say Marcus went off to Canada to play for some team called the Blue Jays. Sounds like a bunch of noisy birds to me, but hey, what do I know? Apparently, they paid him a whole heap of money, more money than I ever seen in my whole life. But it wasn’t always easy. Marcus had to go prove himself, had to show them he was worth it. And Damien, I bet he was there cheerin’ him on, even if it was from afar. Like watchin’ your crops grow, ya gotta have faith and patience.
And this Ron Washington fella, they say he helped Marcus with his fieldin’. Now, fieldin’, that’s like catchin’ them fly balls and throwin’ ’em quick, right? Like snatchin’ a chicken before it runs off into the woods. Sounds like Damien taught Marcus the basics, and this Washington guy just polished him up, made him shine like a new penny.
This whole thing, it ain’t just about baseball, ya see. It’s about family, about workin’ hard, and about stickin’ together. Damien, he’s a part of that, a big part. He’s the kinda fella who believes in his boy, and that’s somethin’ special. It’s like plantin’ a seed and watchin’ it grow into a big ol’ tree, providin’ shade and shelter for everyone around.
They talk about Marcus bein’ an inspiration to other young fellas, especially them black boys who wanna play baseball. And that’s right good, it is. But let me tell ya, Damien’s an inspiration too. He’s the kinda fella who shows you that hard work and dedication, that’s what gets you somewhere in life. It ain’t about the fancy clothes or the big houses, it’s about the love and support you give your family, and about never givin’ up on your dreams, or your kid’s dreams for that matter.
And wouldn’t you know it, they even got stats on Damien from way back when he was in college. College stats, they call ’em. Guess that means he played some ball himself, huh? Now, I ain’t gonna pretend I understand all them numbers and such, but it just goes to show ya, this baseball thing, it runs in the family. Like a good recipe passed down from generation to generation, some things just stick with ya.
So yeah, that’s what I know ‘bout Damien Semien. He ain’t the one on the field hittin’ the home runs, but he’s the one who helped make it all happen. He’s the quiet strength behind the scenes, the kinda fella who deserves a whole lotta credit. He’s a dad, a mentor, and a darn good example of what it means to be a supportive parent. And that, in my book, is somethin’ worth celebratin’.
Now, I gotta go check on my chickens. They’re probably squawkin’ up a storm, just like them Blue Jays.
Tags: [Damien Semien, Marcus Semien, Baseball, Family, Inspiration, Father, Ron Washington, Blue Jays, MLB, College Stats]
