Garth Brooks took part in spring training with the San Diego Padres. The Padres spring training headquarters is in the Phoenix, AZ area. Although Garth did not make the team, he's a very good ball player!

Pictures by Glenda S. Paradee

Garth gets ready to take batting practice

Garth in the batting cage.

Garth in fielding practice, backing up the shortstop at second base.