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Aug. 23, 2024

Judge Alejandro Morales applies baseball coaching skills to courtroom

The San Diego County judge urges defendants to learn from mistakes and move forward.

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San Diego County Superior Court

VISTA - Superior Court Judge Alejandro Morales has learned about judging from coaching children's baseball.

"Our thing is to foster a culture where you learn how to win and how to lose with grace and sportsmanship," Morales said.

Whether it's a tough day on the field or a challenging moment in court, Morales said he believes it is important to encourage perseverance and resilience. When his baseball team is losing, Morales gives a pep talk: &... (continued)

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