Calvin must really be good at hitting that ball. I’m not convinced a tennis ball would go any further than an actually hardball baseball when hit well. Now a super ball on the other hand….
I remember playing baseball (wiffleball, actually) with a tennis ball a time or two as a kid, and while the ball was definitely lively, we weren’t constantly hitting it to the moon.
Calvin, there’s a funny round-headed kid a few blocks away who might like to have you on his team. But you would have to keep Hobbes away from his shortstop.
codycab 3 months ago
Hobbes is not a dog.
dadthedawg Premium Member 3 months ago
You can’t quit…..that’s another rule of Calvinball.
snsurone76 3 months ago
Hasn’t the “Calvin ball” been patented yet??
Bilan 3 months ago
Hobbes, stop playing the shortstop position.
Jonfield 3 months ago
Hobbes… Hobbes…. Hobbes… you’re so lazy
ImDaRealAni 3 months ago
Maybe Hobbes should bat.
enigmamz 3 months ago
Move the bases further apart.
hariseldon59 3 months ago
We used to sometimes play baseball with one of those highly elastic super balls. The only problem was finding the ball again after someone hit it.
Mediatech 3 months ago
Okay, get the croquet ball.
Calvinist1966 3 months ago
As I said earlier this week – I think it was on Tuesday – this is one of the rare strips where we see Calvin getting the better of Hobbes.
mckeonfuneralhomebx 3 months ago
Try a croquet ball.
Count Olaf Premium Member 3 months ago
Surprised he hit it.
dflak 3 months ago
That’s why we used a mop handle as a bat when we played stickball. The ball was essentially a naked tennis ball.
bbenoit 3 months ago
We used to use rocks for bases too. Made the field somewhat irregular, as nature didn’t place them with baseball in mind.
Redd Panda 3 months ago
A golf ball gives good range too.
rockyridge1977 3 months ago
Not as bad as a golf ball!!!!!
WariokartDoubleDash 3 months ago
So that’s how Calvin doesn’t get out.
g04922 3 months ago
LOL.. Calvin has his own rules of the game.
BJDucer 3 months ago
Calvin must really be good at hitting that ball. I’m not convinced a tennis ball would go any further than an actually hardball baseball when hit well. Now a super ball on the other hand….
Droptma Styx 3 months ago
We used to play with the racquet as well. Everybody got a hit! The bigger kids could hit it clear over the house across the street.
dwdl21 3 months ago
AH HAH!!! He can hit a ball….LOL
assrdood 3 months ago
Sign in the men’ room:
If you have a short bat, stand closer to the plate.
rshive 3 months ago
The game is rigged, Hobbes.
wiley207 3 months ago
I love Calvin’s face and pose in the last panel.
jrankin1959 3 months ago
How come he can hit a tennis ball, but not a real baseball?
InuYugiHakusho 3 months ago
Shoe’s on the other foot.
John Jorgensen 3 months ago
I remember playing baseball (wiffleball, actually) with a tennis ball a time or two as a kid, and while the ball was definitely lively, we weren’t constantly hitting it to the moon.
mistercatworks 3 months ago
Try using a superball for real fun. :)
slbolfing 3 months ago
I remember having a LOT of fun with a Super Ball!
lnrokr55 3 months ago
Wow, for a second there I though Calvin was an athlete!
moosemin 3 months ago
Calvin, there’s a funny round-headed kid a few blocks away who might like to have you on his team. But you would have to keep Hobbes away from his shortstop.
AtomicForce91 Premium Member 3 months ago
So as soon as Calvin is winning, Hobbes wants to quit.
How ironic.