I have a live recording of that song, and what's really interesting in the reaction of the crowd during the different parts of the lyrics. That's because we've all dreamt of being the hero to gain the respect of our teammates and to grab a piece of the glory that the superstars seem to monopolize. We've all dreamt of making that fantastic catch on the run. Dale Carnegie said that the greatest need for any man is the need to feel important. Wars are fought over it.
Kids are no different.
They want to feel important just as much as you or I do. We all need to keep in mind how important it is to let the game stay fun for the kids. They already see sports as a measure of their importance, we don't need to throw any additional pressure onto them. When a six year old drops a fly ball, he knows he goofed. He feels bad enough.