About The Nats Lady
Who
I am a 60-something grandmother of six, who loves baseball and the Washington Nationals. As a native of the DMV, I remember the excitement of going to see the Washington Senators with my father before they left Washington in 1971. Can you believe that they used to have promotions when they would give out full-size wooden bats to the kids attending the games?! While that would never fly now (pun intended) the amazing sound made by several thousand bats pounding against the concrete as we cheered for the Senators is unforgettable.
Unlike others in the DMV, I never became a fan of the Baltimore Orioles. I waited, and waited, and waited and in 2005, we got our team. I remember the undercover (in a shell) Screech roaming the streets of downtown D.C. in the days leading up to the 2005 opener. Screech was revealed on April 17, 2005 as a baby bald eagle.
I am so passionate about the Nationals that I used to say that I wanted to be Screech when I retired. I am mostly retired now but realize that although I have the passion to be Screech, I do not have the stamina. When Screech grew up (lost his baby belly) I was hoping that he would continue to age and maybe it would line up one day when he would be geriatric Screech and I could represent the team! Not sure we will make it.
What
I hope to develop a collection of people of all ages and walks of life who enjoy baseball and the Washington Nationals and want to learn more about the sport and the team (the Nats Lady “Swarm”). I will be covering all sorts of topics related to baseball and specifically to the Nationals. If you join the Nats Lady Swarm, you will receive new stories and updates by email as it is posted to this website.
When
NOW!! As we kick off the 20th season of the Washington Nationals, there is no time like now. Look for interesting stories about baseball and the Nationals several times per week or — better yet — become a member of the Swarm and have it delivered to your email inbox.
Where
This website or your email inbox. You choose. At some point, I hope to schedule in person gatherings of the Swarm so that we can enjoy baseball together.
Why
Baseball has been important in the shaping of America and remains part of the fabric of the country. Enjoyment of the game can be shared by all segments of society; I believe that a stronger shared commitment to developing a love for baseball can only help mend the divisiveness in America today.
On the other hand, I often find that I don’t understand the calls made by the umpires or the commentary of the broadcasters — maybe, in part, because I never played baseball myself. Thus, as the Nats Lady, I plan to share information about the meaning of some of the calls and terms used to describe the game. You will find periodic stories explaining certain terms as well as a separate page, “Baseball Terminology,” where the definitions will be posted once explained.
