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I am the one who smells the burning of the dirt as the heat rises off the ground in the

batter's box, though you can really feel it anywhere on the diamond during

practice, on Taichi Field, Yokota Air Base.

I am the one who sees the spin of the red and white ball, moving toward home plate

while I wait for the right moment to swing, at baseball practice, on Taichi Field,

Yokota Air Base.

I am the one who hears the bark of the aluminum bat as the ball makes contact and rips

through the air between first and second base, getting a double at baseball practice on Taichi Field, Yokota Air Base.

I am the one who tastes the sweet taste of victory, because normally only our most

accomplished hitter can get a hit off of Cline, the best pitcher on our team, on Taichi Field, Yokota Air Base.

I am the one who hopes I can connect again, though I’d rather it be a home run, and not

just in practice, but in a real game!

Who am I?