I approach writing stories as a recorder. I think of my role as some kind of reporting device - recording and projecting.
I remember many a time, going into someplace like Wrigley Field - where you could cut the humidity with a knife - and playing a doubleheader. I loved to play the game. It didn't matter if it was a doubleheader, or a single game, or a day game after a night game. I wanted to play.
I know my swing is going to be there. I don't need 600 swings in the cage; I know where it's at.