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    In the short story, Bullet in the Brain, by Tobias Wolff, a character named Anders is shot in the head. As the bullet is traveling through his head and his life fades away, his last memory is portrayed as one of his most favorite days, “This is what he remembered. Heat. A baseball field.” Instead of remembering his family or friends, he remembered a simple time where everything was once easy. As a boy, Anders was able to enjoy his life with not a worry in the world. One day in the summer, he met…

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    Pete Rose Research Paper

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    No Hall of Fame for Pete Rose Most hits in MLB history and Pete Rose can't get in the Hall of Fame. Gambling is against MLB rules and punishment can range from anywhere between one year and life banishment from the MLB. Baseball has been named America’s pastime and obstructions in the game tend to affect the way people watch baseball. Pete Rose bet on baseball and that obstructs MLB rule causing Rose to not be eligible for the Hall of Fame. Pete Rose was so obsessed with gambling, “Records of…

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    One day Billy Rodriguez the high school baseball player was hitting some batting practice. He was hitting well but only ever had warning track power, he could never seem to get the ball over the fence. Billy’s hitting coach Mark McGuire said “Hey Billy, I’ve ben noticing you have been having a little trouble with your power. I have a way you’ll get into the majors for sure.” “What is it Billy asked? I’ll do anything to go pro!” Billy said enthusiastically. “Here take these needles, they’re…

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    The Wizard Go crazy folks, go crazy! From 580 stolen bases, to fifteen time all star, and one World Series ring, Ozzie Smith has done it all. Ozzie also has worked with charities throughout his life and still is today. Ozzie has had many achievements; fifteen time all star, World Series Champion(1982), NLCS MVP(1985), thirteen time Gold Glove winner, Silver Slugger award, #1 retired for the Cardinals in honor of him, and a Hall of Famer in Cooperstown, New York. Ozzie was nicknamed ‘The Wizard…

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    Wooooo... Baseball...Doesn’t everyone in America and all over the world just love it with all passion!!!!!! Baseball has been proven to be one of the best sports ever to play and it brings challenges yet enjoyments in families as well as bringing the community together. Some people have even said that Baseball are like sweets you just can’t get enough from it. For example, people who want to become professionals; they experience some hard cord practice lasting a minimum of 8 hours plus…

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    The Chicago Cubs is one of the best professional baseball teams. The Cubs compete in Major League. And, as a member of the National League, the club has a countless number of achievements. But who made the baseball club so unbeatable, so famous? Here is Part 2 of the top Chicago Cubs Players of all time. 5. Cap Anson – First Baseman, Third Baseman and Catcher for the Cubs from 1876-1897 Cap played 2277 games. He got a total of 3022 hits, 97 HRs 1880 RBIs, 1722 Runs, and built up a .332 BA.…

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    Hank Aaron Research Paper

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    American baseball icon Hank Aaron, nicknamed "Hammerin' Hank," is widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the history of the sport. He spent 21 years as an outfielder for the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves and two final years as a DH for the Milwaukee Brewers, setting several records and winning a number of honors along the way. Aron continues to hold many of baseball's most distinguished records today, including runs batted in (2,297), extra-base hits (1,477), total bases (6,856) and…

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    "If you're going to play at all, you're out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose" (Derek Jeter). One of the best baseball players that have ever played the game, said that quote to his fellow teammates and competitors to show them that he wanted to win. Derek Jeter, also known as “The Captain” or “Mr. November” is arguably one of the greatest players baseball has ever seen. He played 20 seasons with the New York Yankees and won 5 World Series rings. The way he carried…

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    The Atlanta Braves have been based in Atlanta, Georgia since the year 1966. They a professional major league baseball team that competes in the National League's Eastern Division. Between the years of 1991 and 2005, the Atlanta Braves won their division each year. It is the longest record of any North American professional sport. In addition, the Atlanta Braves have the distinction of having won over a dozen divisional titles, nine pennants, and three World Series. The history of the Braves…

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    Ever since 2014, Easton has been improving and improving this Little League baseball bat called the Easton Mako. Kids that play the sport of baseball wonder how this bat hits way farther than different bats, like wood bats. The question is, how do these bats do that? A Mako is a powerful high tech bat that is still used in travel ball leagues to this day. Kids in the Little League World Series, that happens every year, use these Makos (usually the newest version).…

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