What an unbelievable life lesson we were all taught. For a professional picther to have a perfect game stolen from him on the 27th out by a miss call is a true American MLB tradgedy. But the way the picture, Galarraga, and the way the Umpire, Joyce, handled the CITUATION we all can learn from this. As a youth, travel Soccer Coach, I have lost my mind over so many cituations with such a lessor consquence that I must learn from these two complete professional class acts.
And as reported by The Associated Press,
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig's statement Thursday on the call that cost Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga a perfect game has even taken this to a new level. Here is what Bud said:
"First, on behalf of Major League Baseball, I congratulate Armando Galarraga on a remarkable pitching performance. All of us who love the game appreciate the historic nature of his effort last night.
The dignity and class of the entire Detroit Tigers organization under such circumstances were truly admirable and embodied good sportsmanship of the highest order. Armando and Detroit manager Jim Leyland are to be commended for their handling of a very difficult situation. I also applaud the courage of umpire Jim Joyce to address this unfortunate situation honestly and directly. Jim's candor illustrates why he has earned the respect of on-field personnel throughout his accomplished career in the Major Leagues since 1989."
We should all learn to handle stressful cituations a lot better. Here is a Major League Picture who had a perfect game taken away from him in front of the world at the height of his professional career and he handled it like a true champiom with class and dignity. And this outcome, story, and MLB hero's will go down in history as one of the greatest perfect games that never happened. And we can all learn from these professionals and add their actions into our professional game of life.
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