An adequate description of a dugout is, “In baseball, the dugout is a team’s bench area and is located in foul territory between home plate and either first or third base. There are two dugouts, one for the home team and one for the visiting team. In general, the dugout is occupied by all players not prescribed to be on the field at that particular time, as well as coaches and other personnel authorized by the league. The players’ equipment (gloves, batts, batting helmets, catcher’s equipment, etc.) is usually stored in the dugout.”—(Wikipedia Encyclopedia)
A dugout is also a place of emotions. This is where players talk to each other about their anxieties, their personal problems, their achievements, their tips for success and so on. From the dugout the players root for their peers shouting and jumping to their heart’s content. Yep, in baseball, a dugout is a very special place. In a nutshell, it’s the water hole of the team.
Below are several pictures of scenes inside the dugout of Abdiel’s team—San Cristobal. After seeing them, you will understand what a dugout means. Here we go.
In this picture, Abdiel has a sour face. His team is trailing by five runs and time is running out. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Everybody wants to know what's happening on the field. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
The hand holding the helmet in an indication that something exciting is happening outside the dugout. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Looking out from the dugout. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Faces that capture the emotions of the game. Two faces, two different emotions. That's the beauty of this wonderful sport of baseball. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
These my friends are my final images of the Bing Bing league in Panama where the superstars are born. It’s a marvelous experience to see these kids enjoy the sport. Now it’s time to turn the page and move to another subject, as we navigate through the waves of life. Good Day.
