More Than Just a Marker
Posted on 18. Apr, 2009 by Corey in All, Dayton Dragons Baseball, General Baseball.
After being hired in 2008 as a head clubhouse and equipment manager, I was immediately sent to Sarasota, Florida to work spring training, mainly looking over players and staff in minor league camp. Having very little background in baseball, I was eager to soak up as much information as I could to get ready for the minor league season.
The first day that I reported to the Spring Training Complex I was taught a valuable tip that seemed minimal at the time. I was told by a fellow coworker that “A good clubbie (clubhouse manager) ALWAYS carries a Sharpie on him.†I was then handed a black Sharpie marker and told to hang on to it at all times.
I came to learn that baseball players label everything, from their bats and shoes to their hats and every piece of clothing that they wear. And they never have a marker on them, so that is where I come in to offer mine at any time for usage.
The next problem that I came across is that I do not always have shorts on with pockets, so finding a place to put a Sharpie can get quite interesting. I then decided to get the mini ones that come with a hook to keep on your key ring, something that worked out well.
When players ask for different colors of Sharpies is where I get in trouble. At my desk I do have several different colors available, but do not carry them with me at all times. The silver Sharpie is now becoming a favorite as it writes nice on black bats or the under bill of a hat.
It is always a nice argument whether you should get a baseball signed by a black Sharpie or just a normal ink pen. With advice from my cousin Adam, I go with a blue ball point Papermate ink pen.
Who knew a simple Sharpie marker could mean so much?
Hey Cory, Great site!!! I’m thinking about being a clubbie too. Do you have a visiting clubhouse guy???? I was wondering if I fit the mold? I’m a hard worker, money is not an issue, I love baseball, and like any team that plays against the Dragons!! I think it would be perfect fit! I have a box of Sharpies when could I start???
Sincerely,
DragonSlayer
two words .. over matched
Dragonslayer-
Thanks for the kind words…Not really sure if there is a “mold” to be a clubbie, but is a tough job that not everyone can handle. Having a box of Sharpies is a really good start…
Why don’t you write about how a Sharpie can be washed in the washing machine and actually come out writing? Of course the clothes get ruined as well as the washer and everything else around.
Sharpie “Industrial” Markers solid uni marker to survive the wash. good option but a little more expensive