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Sports have been a key component to human civilization since the beginning of time, as our ancestors created and competed in a large selection of different physical competitions. Taking in these different sporting events, has become a huge form of entertainment for many people. Looking into the past, the only way to enjoy these games was to actually visit the ballpark a team was playing at. Even today, thousands of fans show up to a ballpark on a nightly basis to find some joy out of watching a…

Why Baseball is a Classic Pastime. Obviously, baseball is a classic pastime in America. But, i am going to tell you why it is. It has a little backstory that virtually no one knows about. Between the K.G.B. and the mind control hotdogs and brainwash soda, it's pretty crazy. So, one day, the U.S.S.R. Комите́т госуда́рственной безопа́сности agents were bored and they had there beating sticks, grenades, and they had there s.w.a.t gloves, so they decided to hit grenades and catch them with their…

Advancement of the Bat: Changing the Game “It’s a round ball and a round bat, and you got to hit it square.”(Pete Rose) The evolution of the bat has changed the game dramatically from the wood bat to the medal. Baseball is one of America’s greatest past times since 1846, because of all of the drama and excitement. There have been a lot of changes since the first game from the awkward shaped wood bats, to the metal bats that fall apart, to the perfected bats. (The Evolution of Baseball Bats)…

When thinking of an exciting and unusual time in my life, I think back to a time when I felt the highest thrill along with feeling very low. It was my freshman year of high school and me and my best friend Mike were ecstatic to try out for the baseball team at Forrest High School (now Westside High). We had been playing baseball together since we were kids and our goal was to be the next pair of great ballplayers to come through Forrest. We had been working for that moment all our lives and it…

The baseball bat has been around for a very long time. It is to be expected then, that like other pieces of sporting equipment, the baseball bat has evolved over time to take its present form. Originally, the players used to make their own baseball bat or get a wood maker to do it for them. This resulted in a huge variety of sizes, although the round baseball bat was always the most popular. With all this variety, the game was starting to swing in favour of the batter over the pitcher, so rules…

In life, everyone finds a passion, a hobby, an outlet that brings them joy, and often that pastime can be taken to the extremes where their infatuation gets the best of them. A significant example is baseball and its vigorous fans cheering and booing at an athlete’s encounter with the flying ball. Will he hit it or strike out? How far will he hit it? Will someone catch it? Can he make it to that base before the ball does? This excitement of fans translates as if they are a part of the team and…

Daniel Rothman Mr. Sullivan Period 3 4/29/16 America’s Pastime You're in humid 98 degree weather you have been standing there for over an hour. That is just part of America's pastime baseball. Baseball was invented in the 1800 hundreds and since then has evolved on so many different levels. There also is a part of science that has to deal with this fun but simple sport, but we will get to that later. Baseball just isnt a sport it part of America's culture, and in my opinion the United States…

Cutch and he played baseball at Fort Meade high school and was drafted 11th in the first round of the 2005 draft. He debuted for the Pirates in June of 2009. Andrew McCutchen is a five time all-star, won a gold glove in 2012, and was named National League MVP in 2013. He has helped turn the Pirates around and helped them qualify for the post season in three of the last 4 years. Cutch is regarded as one of the best players in baseball and feared by many pitchers. My dad and I went to the…

Don’t shy away from challenges “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” Wayne Gretzky. Don’t shy away from new challenges. This quote reminds people that when they succeed after they have completed a challenging task, they are rewarded, It also reminds people that they will never know the outcome unless they try. If you want something in life you have to try, nothing is handed down. One person who lives by this quote is Derek Jeter. Derek believes when you want to accomplish something…

Hard work can lead baseball players to setting records. One of my goals is to set records and to be known for breaking them especially the players that I think are good and I like to watch. One of the main reasons I would like to break records is because I look up to most players on the Chicago Cubs. By working hard I want to achieve making it onto the Chicago Cubs baseball team and be first base, center field, or catcher. If I make it to the MLB I want to be famous and have a lot of fans and it…