en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:36:40 GMT 15 By Michael Alford
Batting practice isn’t the only time sophomore Thomas and freshman Kyle Callahan spend together. The two share their brotherhood both on the infield as teammates and at home as siblings. Playing on the same team could prove troublesome for some siblings, but for the Callahans the opposite seems true. “Growing up it was always our dream to play baseball together,” Kyle said. “Now we both work in the infield, him at third and I’m at short, and it’s awesome.” Communication on the baseball diamond is deemed crucial by many, so the bond between the two proves beneficial on plays where a ground or fly ball is hit in between the two, and only one can make the play. “We know each other extremely well,” Kyle said. “We know what we want to go for and achieve during a play, and we try our best to not let any ball by us.” For the rest of team, the actions of the two could determine the outcome of the game. “Kyle and Tommy are always talking on the field,” sophomore Shaun Jones said. “On a big play, we can count on both of them.” Competition among the siblings is common, and baseball is no different for Thomas and Kyle. “When Kyle gets a nice hit, I pressure myself to get a better one,” Thomas said. “I’ve always got to remind him who the older brother is.” Yet the overall pressure on the field has deflated according to Thomas who sees it as an opportunity for the team to improve. “Having Kyle and I play on the same side of the infield really does make it more unified,” Tommy said. “It’s comforting to have another Callahan on the field because I know how good of a ballplayer he is and that he will give 100 percent effort on each pitch.” The baseball season has only improved the relationship between the brothers, who have been good friends despite strong rivalries both in sports and academics all of their life. “We are brothers for life,” Kyle said. “Sure he makes me mad 60 percent of the time, but without him the 40 percent of happiness couldn’t be possible.” ]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:12:00 GMT