Especially for Dr. Suess, we (and by we, I mean myself and my handy assistant ChatGPT) proudly present an ode to Clutch walks…and after that a quiz at the bottom, where you have to name the 20 leaders in all-time walk percentage for qualifying batters. HINT: Dr. Suess did NOT make the top 20 (he’s #22).
Ode to Clutch Walks (in the style of Dr. Suess…the other one)
In the land of wiffle balls, where dreams take flight,
There’s a lesson to learn, from morning ’til night.
It’s a game we all love, with a bat and a ball,
But the secret to winning, I’ll share with you all.
You see, in this game, there’s a role we must play,
It’s about how we walk, and how we swing away.
Clutch walking’s fine, it’s not a crime,
But hitting those dongs is quite sublime.
Clutch walking’s steady, it’s safe and it’s sound,
But hitting dongs makes the world go ’round.
A wiffle bat, in your hand so strong,
Can send that ball flying, oh so long!
So step up to the plate, my friend, with glee,
And swing for the fences, just like me.
For in wiffle ball, as in life, you’ll find,
That hitting dongs is one of a kind.
It’s not just about winning or losing the game,
It’s about the thrill and the sound of your name.
As the crowd cheers loud and the bases clear,
You’ll know that hitting dongs is why we’re here.
So remember, my friend, as you play this great game,
In the land of wiffle balls, where we all aim,
To hit those home runs, those dongs in the sky,
And let your wiffle ball dreams take you high!
In the end, it’s the lesson we’ve learned today,
In wiffle ball or life, in work or in play,
That taking a chance, swinging for the stars,
Is how we discover just who we are.
