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5 Ways To Look Like You Understand Baseball This Spring

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCSD chapter.

Spring time is my favorite season, not only for the flowers and flawless weather, but also because it is the beginning of baseball season! Having grown up with a brother and dad who are huge baseball fans, I have come to actually enjoy the sport and actually understand (who wouldn’t like attractive men in tight pants, am I right ladies?) I know not all collegiettes are baseball pros, so if you are going to a baseball game this season (whether it’s the Padres or the UCSD team) here are my top 5 tips to faking understanding the game!

1. Wear apparel of the team you are supporting

Nothing says you know what you are talking about more than ‘repping the team you’re cheering for.

2. Familiarize yourself with the basic terminology

You don’t want to be the person asking if the team just scored a touchdown. Know the basic lingo so you can avoid blowing your cover.

3. Don’t ask a lot of questions

They are trying to watch the game and do not like to be distracted. Try to keep it at 2-3 questions.

4. Sit around people who do know what they are doing

Follow the lead of those around you who are also wearing apparel of the team you are supporting. Fans at baseball games are always friendly.

5. Have fun!

No one likes the person who goes to watch a game and sits on their phone the entire time taking selfies.

UCSD '16 Political Science- American Politics Major
Taylor is currently a senior at the University of California, at San Diego where she is studying for a BA in Communication Studies. She is the Co-Correspondent of the HC UCSD chapter, and also a member of the lovely Alpha Omicron Pi, Lambda Iota chapter. While she isn't busy reading 50 pages every day for her communication classes, she enjoys reading a plethora of other types of books (especially anything by Malcolm Gladwell!). Other interests include eating Gouda-grilled cheese sandwiches, drinking lots and lots of tea, attending concerts, watching Parks and Recreation, and attempting to buy every beauty product that Ulta and Sephora can offer. She has also been self-proclaimed as Katy Perry's #1 fan #katycat4life.