Hitting Grass

Y J Cho

"High Fly Balls and Higher Expectations (For Ourselves, Not Our Play)"

The Storied History of Hitting Grass

A Journey Through Mediocrity, Mayhem, and Mild Athleticism

Origins: A Dream Half-Baked (2021)

In the summer of 2021, a group of like-minded individuals—united by a shared passion for softball and questionable decision-making—came together to form a team. The name Hitting Grass was born out of their dual commitment to both swinging at outside pitches and embracing a lifestyle of laid-back excellence.

Led by a ragtag mix of former high school benchwarmers, beer-league warriors, and that one guy who played baseball "back in the day," Hitting Grass entered their first season with high hopes and low expectations. They quickly became known not for their prowess on the field, but for their ability to find humor in every infield pop-up, errant throw, and tragic miscommunication in the outfield.
The Mascot: The Legend of Y J Cho

It didn’t take long for one player to rise above the rest—not in skill, but in sheer comedic brilliance. Y J Cho, a goofy yet endearing Korean player, became the heart and soul of Hitting Grass. Whether it was his unconventional batting stance, his inexplicable habit of sliding into first base on routine grounders, or his pre-game motivational speeches that made absolutely no sense, Cho became the team's unofficial—and then official—mascot.

The team’s iconic rally cry, “Do it for Cho!” started as a joke but quickly became a way of life. Opposing teams feared his unorthodox approach, unsure if they were dealing with a strategic genius or someone who simply had no idea what was going on.
The Highs (Few) and Lows (Many) of the Early Years

Despite their best efforts (or lack thereof), Hitting Grass suffered through a series of heartbreaking yet completely predictable losses. Among their most notable early defeats:

The “Triple Error Walk-Off” Game (2022): In a moment that will forever live in infamy, the team managed to commit three consecutive fielding errors on what should have been a routine infield pop-up, allowing the winning run to score in the most embarrassing way possible.
The “Running is Optional” Game (2023): In the midst of a summer heatwave, the entire team collectively decided they would simply not run out ground balls, leading to an unprecedented 21 consecutive outs via weak infield dribblers.
The “Cho No” Incident (2024): Y J Cho, ever the showman, attempted a celebratory bat flip after drawing a walk. Unfortunately, he miscalculated the flip’s trajectory, sending the bat directly into the umpire’s shin. The resulting ejection remains the fastest in league history.

Despite these setbacks, Hitting Grass remained dedicated to their craft—or at least to the post-game beers and parking lot strategy sessions that involved zero actual strategy.
The Miracle Run (2025)

Every underdog has its day, and against all odds, Hitting Grass finally put together a winning season. Fueled by a combination of luck, opponents forfeiting, and Cho discovering how to properly grip a bat, the team made an improbable run to the league semifinals.

During this magical season, several key events propelled the team forward:

The Great Outfield Dive of Destiny: With two outs and the game on the line, an outfielder who had previously been notorious for avoiding fly balls suddenly decided to make the greatest diving catch in rec league history. It was later discovered that they had tripped over their own shoelaces mid-dive, but the legend remains.
The 4-Homer Game (by Accident): One game saw Hitting Grass hit a record-breaking four home runs—all completely unintentional. One was a misjudged bunt that rolled past five defenders, another was a wind-aided blooper that took an impossible bounce, and the last two were inside-the-park home runs thanks to the other team’s severe conditioning issues.

Present Day: Legends Never Die

While Hitting Grass has yet to fully establish itself as a dynasty, the team continues to show up (most of the time), swing hard (and miss often), and bring an unparalleled level of chaos to the slow-pitch world.

Y J Cho remains at the heart of it all, now immortalized as the team’s official logo—his goofy, bewildered face plastered on jerseys, hats, and even an ill-advised attempt at a bobblehead giveaway.

And so, the legend continues. Whether they win or lose (mostly lose), Hitting Grass will always be known as a team that played the game the right way—poorly, but with enthusiasm.

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