27/04/2026
昨天「火山」的練球現場，迎來了一位大人物：Jamey Storvick。
身為辛辛那提紅人隊的資深球探，Jamey 曾挖掘過陳鏞基、林盛恩等頂尖好手。
對於我們這些打過球、熱愛棒球，但實力不足以挑戰更高殿堂的人來說，「球探」簡直是夢寐以求的職業：能把「看球」當成工作，還有什麼比這更夢幻的嗎?
我們對球探總有許多專業、嚴肅的想像，但初次見到 Jamey，他看起來就像位慈祥的爺爺(雖然他本人一直強調自己只是個「叔叔」)，
相處時間雖短，卻能從細微處看見他對棒球最純粹的熱愛：
毫無架子：他能與年幼的孩子打成一片，看到好表現時毫不掩飾地大聲稱讚。
細膩指導：發現孩子揮棒的小細節有誤，他便在旁耐心糾正。
全心投入：他甚至主動站上投手丘當起餵球投手，最後，還動手幫我兒子修了手套。
我好奇地問兒子：「Jamey 拿你的手套要做什麼?」
兒子說：「他把我手套前面會鬆脫的地方修好了!」
那一刻，我不禁感嘆，原來球探的眼睛捕捉的不只是球員的潛力，還有各種微小的需求，這讓身為爸爸的我既汗顏又佩服。
我不確定一個球探「應該」是什麼樣子，但這短短的相處讓我明白：Jamey Storvick 是真的、真的深愛著棒球。
這份愛，無關合約數字與球員身價，而是那份親切、毫無架子，與孩子們在草地上共享棒球樂趣的單純。
感謝 Jamey 的來訪，
球探的工作雖然是在挖掘天才，但他那天在場邊的身影，卻也挖掘出我們每個人心中，最原始、最熱愛棒球的樣子。
謝謝 Jamey 帶給我們這麼美好的下午，期待不久後的再次見面。
Yesterday at the Volkano practice field, we welcomed a truly distinguished guest: Jamey Storvick.
As a veteran scout for the Cincinnati Reds, Jamey has been responsible for discovering top-tier talents like Chen Yung-Chi and Lin Sheng-En. For those of us who have played and loved the game but knew we didn't have the tools to chase the professional dream, being a "scout" seems like the ultimate job. What could be more dreamlike than making a career out of simply watching baseball?
We often imagine scouts as strictly professional and stern figures. However, meeting Jamey for the first time was like meeting a kind, grandfatherly figure (though he insisted on being called "Uncle").
Despite our brief time together, his pure, unadulterated passion for the game was evident in every detail:
Zero Pretense: He bonded effortlessly with the young kids, never holding back a loud word of praise when he saw a great play.
Meticulous Coaching: Whenever he spotted a minor flaw in a child's swing, he would patiently offer guidance on the spot.
Total Dedication: He even stepped onto the mound to throw batting practice, and to top it off, he personally repaired my son’s glove.
Curious, I asked my son, "What was Jamey doing with your glove?"
My son replied excitedly, "He fixed the loose lacing at the top!"
In that moment, it hit me: a scout’s eye doesn’t just capture a player’s potential; it captures the smallest details and needs. As a father, I felt a mix of humbleness and immense respect—this is the keen observation of a world-class scout.
I’m not sure what a scout "should" look like, but our brief encounter made one thing clear: Jamey Storvick truly, deeply loves baseball. It’s a love that has nothing to do with contract numbers or signing bonuses; it’s about the simple, approachable joy of sharing the game with children on a patch of grass.
Thank you, Jamey, for visiting us. While a scout’s job is to discover talent, your presence on the field that day managed to scout out the most primitive and passionate love for baseball within each of us.
Thank you for such a wonderful afternoon. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Jamey Daniel Storvick
