Rookie of the Year - Noah Kleiman 2009


Had the greatest, ever after - Full of laughter should-a seen me
With my fastball, and my teammates had my back, nobody beat me.

Till the people at the top concocted, wicked little plans
and they had the gall to bet against the ball club and the fans.

but when wealth and pride, called me aside, to whisper in my ear
and they said I had to throw the game, or they would throw me out-a there
I said:

You can't take away my pitching stats, or snatch this series ring
And the fans will know a fix is in when the pitcher quits the team.

Remember me the MVP , and one-time Rookie of the year
then start a-wonderin why I'm grinning as I'm walkin' outta here

I always thought some awful injury, would strike to steal my thunder
or I'd make a bad mistake and let the outcry drag me under

So I'm quite relieved I'm moving on, with my street cred, and my throwing arm
and so many folks still proud of what I do
I'm a man who did what's right and tried to make your dreams come true.

Had my greatest season ever - pitched no hitters, maybe you saw me
when it seemed the team was onto something bigger than a ball game

Till the folks I trusted most, started telling dirty little lies
and they came up with a plan they hoped, would cut me down to size

You see, fear and greed met secretly, to think of ways to hurt me
and greed told fear to buy me out, while retiring my jersey.

But they couldn't change my pitching stats, or snatch my series ring
my old playbook doesn't play the same without a pitcher on the team.

So I grabbed my mitt, and my batting glove, took the photo of my lady love
And I walked off slightly rattled, mostly proud

I do miss the attention, and the roaring of the crowds,
But As I thought of all the things I'd done, to earn a spot on that pitchers mound
And the little league pitchers who came to see me play...

Now listen close, your coach has something serious to say:
If wealth and pride, call you aside, to whisper in your ear
And they lean on you to throw a game at the height of your career.

Think of me the MVP and one time rookie of the year,
set aside the pride of place, and take a good look in the mirror.

tell em: You can't take away my pitching stats, or snatch this series ring
And the fans will know a fix is in when the pitcher quits the team.

Oh, and If you're looking, for some one to man a pitchers mound,
Well I'll gladly throw some heat for other teams in other towns
Yeah I'll gladly throw some heat for other teams in other towns