Personal Narrative: San Francisco Giants

Ever since I was a child I have loved baseball. My parents let me play and watch all sports as a child, but I was drawn to baseball for as long as I can remember. I played baseball from the time I was five years old to the time I was fourteen years old, and the only thing that stopped me, was an injury. In eighth grade, I managed to tear the labrum in my left shoulder by diving for a ball and jamming the shoulder while landing. Sadly, I had to switch over to golf, but I have never lost my passion for the game. I love baseball because of the history, the statistics, and the memories the game provides me.
History is part of the reason why baseball is so special. I can look back at my favorite team, the San Francisco Giants, and see how the team did all the way back in the late 1800’s. In fact, the franchise that is the current day Giants dates back all the way to May 1, 1883 (Fleming.) It is truly incredible how far back this sport goes. You can look up any random player and that player is …show more content…
The people who think baseball is boring are more accustom to sports like football or basketball where there is so called “non-stop action.” Not only is that false because sports like basketball and football have lots of breaks and pauses, but because baseball in its own way has “non-stop action.” When the pitcher is waiting for the sign from the catcher, you can look out and see the outfield adjusting to how the hitter might hit the ball, you see the manager planning on what to do in future innings, and you the fan can act as the catcher and think about what pitch he might be calling for in this