50 Plus Rookie

I’m Simon, a 50+ British baseball rookie who has never played the game in my life… but I’m finally giving it a go.
With a pacemaker.
Two shoulder operations.
Zero flexibility.
And absolutely no clue what I’m doing.

This channel documents my journey from complete beginner to… well… wherever this madness takes me. My long-shot dream?
To play ONE inning of professional baseball someday.
Just one. Even if it’s only for the story.

🏟️ Training with the Kent Baseball Club
⚾ Gym prep, spin classes, and flexibility battles
🤣 Plenty of laughs, mistakes, and self-inflicted pain
📈 Learning the fundamentals from scratch
🇬🇧 Raising awareness of baseball in the UK
👨‍👦 Family moments with my kids joining the adventure
🎥 Award-winning filmmaker documenting everything properly

If you love baseball, underdog stories, dad humour, Blue Jays heartbreak, or watching a middle-aged man try to stay in one piece… you’re in the right place.

Follow the journey on:
YouTube • Instagram • TikTok — @50PlusRookie