One Giant Leap

Stanford University, and because of that, I worked tirelessly to keep my grades up to the Stanford standard. Baseball inspired me to become the most hard working person I could be because I wanted nothing more than to achieve my goal. I see baseball as one of the most important aspects of my childhood and I thank my parents everyday for involving me in something that I will love for the rest of my life. Although baseball is how I have chosen to spend most of my time, it does not define me by any…

“It is hard to beat a person who never gives up.” –Babe Ruth. This is a famous quote that Babe Ruth said. Baseball is a very interesting sport. The founders is Abner Doubleday, he founded it in 1839. It is still to this day one of the most famous sport in America.3 top rules in baseball is 3 strikes you’re out , 4 balls is a walk, and foul balls. Strikes are 1 of the pitches that can be called in game. Strikeouts are when 3 strikes are called. In a game you cannot argue strikes or you will be…

carrying myself as if I were a professional. Having this dream changed the way I did everything, I gave everything I could, to get better, prepare, and I constantly worked and worked giving almost all of my time too baseball. Coach Serra has had one of the biggest impacts in my life on and off the field. He hasn't only helped me to become a better baseball player, he's made sure I'm taken care of and helps with so much. He's changed my life for the better opening doors and giving me…

Sporty Baseball Tattoos – For The Love Of The Game For the last 200 years, baseball has been one of the most widely played games in the USA. From schools, all the way up to the World Series players have thrilled crowds with this exciting bat and ball game. The game has spawned incredible players as well as moments and memories that will last indefinitely. And what does the ultimate fan need? A baseball tattoo of course! This game, which is played between two teams, originated from bat and ball…

the more I get older and become the “ leader.” Working out will help avoid and heal injuries. Working out has to take the mindset of never stopping til you’ve reached your goal like specific set of rep or in my case, making it to the Pro’s and being one of the great. From the day I was born, to my first practice to my first home run and my last game as a pro my momma will always be there supporting her “baby boy.” She’s the greatest person in my life and the reason why i am, why I’m good, and…

raised his batting average to .290. Jason Heyward also got involved from the batter’s box with 3 hits. Throughout the last four games he has gone 8 for 17 and has also raised his batting average for the season to .247. As of Sunday morning, the Cubs are one of four division leaders with a six and a half game lead in the majors, and there isn’t a team with a larger lead. After the start the cubbies had to the season, it’s hard to consider them as being anywhere near average. The way the last two…

Edwin Hubble was an famous American astronomer who contributed many discoveries and new ideas to the field of extragalactic astronomy during his lifetime. He is regarded as one of the most valuable astronomers from the 20th century. Edwin Powell Hubble was born to Virginia Lee Hubble and John Powell Hubble in Marshfield, Missouri on 20 November 1889. In 1900, his family moved to Wheaton, Illinois. As a child, Hubble was gifted both intellectually and athletically, excelling in baseball,…

Baseball’s lifetime ban for the all-time hits leader — have only now been opened, showing Rose had been gambling on baseball games he was playing in. Per OTL report… • IN THE TIME COVERED IN THE NOTEBOOK, FROM MARCH THROUGH JULY, ROSE BET ON AT LEAST ONE MLB TEAM ON 30 DIFFERENT DAYS. IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO COUNT THE EXACT NUMBER OF TIMES HE BET ON BASEBALL GAMES BECAUSE NOT EVERY DAY’S ENTRIES ARE LEGIBLE. • BUT ON 21 OF THE DAYS IT’S CLEAR HE BET ON BASEBALL, HE GAMBLED ON THE REDS, INCLUDING ON…

Ever since I can remember baseball has been a part of my life in one way or another. My father's favorite sport has always been baseball and since the day I was born it has been growing on me as my favorite as well. Everything about baseball is what makes it so special to me, the time and length of the season, the beautiful fields and complexes, and the atmosphere of the games. I started playing baseball when I was about five years old and even though it was just me and my teammates hitting a…

The University of Oklahoma has long been a powerhouse for pumping out athletes, politicians, and other highly educated and gifted individuals. However, one in particular sticks out: Mickey Mantle. Mantle is possibly one of the most influential players in the Major League Baseball’s history. Because of his switch-hitting abilities and his outfielding skills, he was a most famed and renowned player in the world. He was on twelve World Series teams, seven of which he clinched the title along with…