Dad and step mom? Otherwise, why would he say “my wife” at the beginning if she weren’t the step-mom?
And it’s kind of sick that he would talk about her ‘taut behind’ like that when he is her dad.
This does point out some stereotypes about boys and girls in sports, but I don’t think she’ll be playing baseball. It’s softball for her!

I enjoy this, but the family issues do raise a few questions, as per Elsha’s comments… Still, the essential idea was interesting, and written well, a quick edit could sort it out :)

Yea. I didn’t know how to explain the family situation without explaining it but you got it Elsha. It is meant to be a bit disturbing and sad. He’s the “evil step-dad” if you will. Her biological father had taught her everything he knew about baseball. It was the one thing that could have bonded her to her mother’s new husband. I don’t know. Just a concept that came to mind. Thanks for the reviews!

I think the opening is somewhat shocking when the entire thing is put into context, as is often pointed out here, and the disbelief comes from reactionism. The reader just doesn’t want to believe that it’s that bad. Paints a much graver picture with the impact of the last line, but the “my wife” bit is still sorta weirdishly awkward. Uncomfortable, I should say. Overall, though, good delivery, good finish, good piece here.