Spring is in the air. Birds are chirping, the temperatures are increasing and the sweet sound of baseballs making contact with leather gloves and wooden bats resonates in the ears of baseball fans everywhere, as major league baseball players report to spring training. Among those reporting to spring training are a number of former Notre Dame baseball players.
Annually, spring training serves as a fresh start. Fans have renewed hope that this is the year for their favorite team. Players are rejuvenated by the idea that this season represents the season that they will have a breakout career year.