Through
role play, trivia and technology the exhibit immerses visitors in the world of
major league baseball. My boys immediately head to the batting cage “Batter up!”
where they don helmets, grab a bat, and step up to the plate. The screen shows
the ball’s trajectory & how many bases a runner could cover with each hit, and
keeps track of the swing count. Tip: the sensor in the ball tee can get touchy, so if
the screen doesn’t say “swing away” go ahead and give it a jiggle!
We
also had fun customizing baseball cards for all three kids – check out the Greenville Drive logo! Or, choose your favorite MLB team...
Parents,
take a seat in the bleachers while the kiddos step into the announcer’s booth
to give a play-by-play of a clip from a real game, then join them to listen to the
broadcast they’ve recorded. Or, become a customer at the ticket booth and
concessions stands; your little vendor will enjoy all the fun props.
Older
kids will enjoy “Keeping Score” where they can answer trivia, calculate batting
averages, and solve physics-themed problems. There’s also a camera and green
screen that allow your baseball fan to interview coaches, players and fans, for
live game coverage.
Other
simulations involve pitching from the pitcher’s mound, throwing from the
infield/outfield, and catching fly balls – all from the safety of this
carefully curated exhibit. You’ll easily spend an hour exploring Big League Fun, leaving plenty of time to experience the rest of the museum on one of
these last hot or rainy days before school starts up... perfect for the parents
with kids too little for a Drive game!!!
PS The
Greenville Drive have a week of home games coming up next week, from August 15th through 21st
for those looking to get to a game. The season is almost over; the last four
home games are scheduled Aug. 31 through September 3rd, so don your
Drive gear and head to Fluor Field before another season is in the books…
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