Artist: Gary Lee Price
Title: The Natural
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: 49"h x 26"w
"This boy’s trademarks are self-confidence and love of life. It all adds up to being a 'natural' at baseball. The ball is thrown with fluidity; the bat connects with a powerful crack; the bases zip by as his little legs are a blur. I feel proud as I watch his games. That’s my boy, it’s your boy, it’s you and me as we reflect on those good ole days at the baseball diamond." Gary Lee Price
"The Natural" is a sculpture of a young baseball player. The figure stands with a confident posture, hands on hips, and a left hand wearing a baseball glove. The child is wearing a baseball cap, shirt, and pants. The facial expression is one of self-confidence and eagerness. The sculpture is positioned on a base that resembles a rough patch of ground. The overall impression is of a moment captured in time, celebrating the youthful spirit of the sport.