This year’s World Series may have been a bit of a disappointment from a viewing standpoint or for any Yankee fan, but it still had a ton of great moments. This October, the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers faced off against each other in the World Series. It was the 12th time they had faced off, but this year it felt different. This year it provided many opportunities for young baseball players and coaches to study the game even deeper as it may have been the most talented World Series fans have seen in the last decade.

Many baseball coaches and players of Superior have tuned in to this World Series such as head coach Ryan Hendry and junior shortstop Jayce Rue. Hendry and Rue have reflected that there is a lot to learn from this World Series as it was the best against the best, with star players such as Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Juan Soto.

Coach Ryan Hendry watched the World Series to support his favorite team: the Dodgers. He not only watched it for the Dodgers but because this World Series was bigger than baseball as the star power was at its peak. From a coaching standpoint, Hendry wants to install the tight-knit teamwork the Dodgers bring to the table because they play together as a team and clearly show that they love the game.

“I do think the World Series is bigger than baseball. Two of the largest fan bases in the sport are pitted against each other. If you’ve been watching, you’ve seen musical performances from artists from both cities. It’s the east coast vs. the west coast. After all, baseball is America’s favorite pastime,” Hendry said.

Hendry also believes that athletes can take a lot away from this series because they can learn that no matter what, you are never down and out and that there is always a fighting chance. For the Dodgers’ sake, they should have known to always play with a chip on their shoulders and to not get too confident until they are raising the championship trophy.

Just like many other Spartan baseball players, Rue felt very inspired by the talent and competitiveness this World Series has brought.

“Watching the World Series motivates me to become a better player because when I see the guys in the big leagues making plays and having good at bats, that makes me want to improve, and by seeing them perform shows me other ways I can play,” Rue stated.
The Dodgers took the series four games to one. Although the World Series may not have gone to seven games, it brought great moments to watch and to learn from for baseball players and coaches in the Superior community.