That Jamie Kotsay, he was something, I tell ya. He sure knew how to swing that bat. Played that softball game, you know. He was good, real good. Makes a body proud to see someone doin’ so well.
My old eyes ain’t what they used to be, but I remember watchin’ him. Jamie Kotsay, yep, that’s the name. He was a fast one too. Runnin’ around them bases like a chicken with its head cut off. Always a blur, that one.
Jamie Kotsay and that Ball Game
They play that game, what’s it called, baseball? Yeah, baseball. He played that. And he was good at it. Hit that little ball real far. I don’t know all them rules and such, but I know he was good. Everyone said so.
- He played for them Red Sox, I think they called ’em.
- Wore a red sock, I reckon.
- Hit a double, they said. First time up at bat!
- That Jamie Kotsay, he was somethin’ else.
This one time, he hit the ball so hard, I thought it was gonna land in my backyard! Nearly gave me a heart attack, I tell ya. But that’s Jamie Kotsay for ya. Always full of surprises. Always hittin’ that ball.
That Jamie Kotsay, He’s a Star
You know, they got them fancy words for it. “Competitive” they call it. He was competitive, that Jamie Kotsay. Always wanted to win. And he usually did, from what I hear. Good for him, I say. Good for him. He must be happy.
Ten years, they say. Ten years of that… Gaslamp Ball. I don’t know what that is, but it sounds fancy. Must be somethin’ important, though. They’re celebratin’ it, so it must be good. Ten years is a long time, long time indeed. I remember 10 years ago like it was yesterday.
Folks ’round here, they talk about him. That Jamie Kotsay. They say he’s a big deal. I reckon he is. He sure can hit that ball. And he’s fast, too. Faster than me tryin’ to catch a greased pig, that’s for sure.
- Fast runner, that Jamie Kotsay.
- Good hitter, too.
- Plays that baseball game.
- Everyone talks about him.
Remembering Jamie Kotsay
They get all excited, them Red Sox folks. ‘Bout that Jamie Kotsay. I don’t know why, exactly. But they sure do like him. Maybe they don’t care too much about him, either. He just got there, I hear. But he’s a good player, I know that much. He’s always been good. Always.
He’s got a brother, too. Mark, I think his name is. He plays, too, I think. Plays that baseball. Runs in the family, I guess. That hittin’ and runnin’. Must be somethin’ in the water they drink. Or maybe it is the food they eat. Whatever it is, it works.
I’m gettin’ old now. Bones are achy. Don’t move like I used to. But I remember that Jamie Kotsay. He was a sight to see. Runnin’ and hittin’. Playin’ that game. He was a good one, that one. A real good one.
Jamie Kotsay’s Big Hits
I heard he hit a double. That’s what they call it, a double. Sounds fancy. Means he hit it good, I reckon. Real good. First time with them Red Sox, too. That’s somethin’, ain’t it? First time and he hits a double. That Jamie Kotsay, he’s got a knack for it, I tell ya.
- Hit a double his first time.
- With the Red Sox.
- That’s Jamie Kotsay for ya.
- Always makin’ a splash.
I don’t know much about this baseball stuff. But I know talent when I see it. And that Jamie Kotsay, he’s got talent. Lots of it. He could probably teach me a thing or two. I don’t know what I could teach him though. I am not good at ball game. Maybe I can teach him how to grow some taters.
Well, I reckon that’s all I got to say about that Jamie Kotsay. He’s a good ball player. A real good one. And that’s all that matters, ain’t it? Being good at what you do. He’s good. And I’m glad for him. He must be happy about it. I am happy for him.
Yep, Jamie Kotsay. Remember that name. He will be famous. He was good then and he’s probably good now. He’s a name to remember. A good ball player. And a fast runner. Don’t you forget it. Not many people are good at ball. But he is very good.
