Nice seat you had! Ball is in a perfect position - another 1/100 second and it would be lost in the pants leg. Good submission that nails the challenge.
Little more contrast please. :) Use your burn tool to make the black parts on the player darker... This would make him stand out more. The capture itself, crop and composition is great however, good job!
Fitting portrayal of the Pirates = )
The bokeh looks a little strange to my eye. Some selective blurring might have given a smoother look in that respect.