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Hear the crack of the bat as the 96 mph ball makes contact with the stick of wood, the game known as America’s pastime.The stands fill with people of all ages and genders, to watch and snack on ballpark food and experience the love for the game. Baseball, a game of 4 bases, 3 outs, 2 teams, and one successor - but the outcomes are unlimited. A sport either loved to be played or loved to watch, but for many it’s a game with which one grew up with and a strong love was formed. However, there’s…

Everybody has an Uncle Leroy. My Uncle Leroy shows up at Thanksgiving and touches on the drumstick before the turkey makes it to the table. He prefers the drumstick on the right side as the creature faces to the south with cornbread stuffing packed firmly between its legs. In general, you try not to look at my uncle’s face and big belly when he grins or laughs. His eyebrows are uncontrolled, bushy and seem to have a life of their own. Once you look, you stare and find yourself stuck as he…

Softball and baseball. The sports of hitting the ball as far as you can and running like hell. These two sports appear so similar to strangers to the game, yet as you delve deeper into the muddy fields of the aspects of the two, they are entirely different. So how do you think of softball and baseball? Which one would you say is higher in difficulty? To many, softball is the girl-version of baseball and vice-versa. They may say there is absolutely no difference except the larger ball in softball…

The game of baseball has long been regarded as a metaphor for the American dream--an expression of hope, democratic values, and the drive for individual success. According to John Thorn, baseball has become "the great repository of national ideals, the symbol of all that [is] good in American life: fair play (sportsmanship); the rule of law (objective arbitration of disputes); equal opportunity (each side has its innings); the brotherhood of man (bleacher harmony); and more" (qtd. in Elias,…

Baseball is one of America’s greatest traditions, so much so that it is fondly referred to as “America’s pastime.” For centuries, fans of all ages and races have come together to enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the ballpark with friends, family, or by themselves. However, there have been a number of growing concerns about fan safety measures at games because of the number of fan injuries in the past year. Major League Baseball needs to increase safety measures for fans by putting up more safety…

UC Essays 1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time. 342 Some people believe that leadership is all about telling others what to do, but for me, it is primarily about being hyper-observant, and then stepping up to meet any need arises. This style has helped me while serving as the Vice-President of the Red Cross club at my school. I spend regularly six hours each…

Consider a world where baseball isn’t simply just a sport, but rather a realm full of ambition, struggle, and the continuous pursuit of dreams. In baseball, each pitch serves as a metaphor for life’s uncertainties, and each swing represents one confronting its own constraints. Fences is an intriguing novel where we learn further about the true meaning of dreams, as explored through the use of baseball imagery. As we see the tragic hero, Troy struggles after the fallout of his baseball career.…

They say that racism is a thing in the past, which means that everyone is to be treated equal right? We see in the play Fences by August Wilson how racism is still present even after slavery was over. We also see how it changes the way certain families live their lives. The narrator uses several literary devices to better help his audience understand on a deeper level what this play is trying to state. Symbolism, metaphors, imagery, setting, protagonist, antagonist and irony are just a few…

fame and acknowledgement, but not one of them has the skillset of Andrelton Simmons. We have seen Simmons hit the occasional 400 foot home run before, but when have we ever seen Bryce Harper make a diving play in the hole, get up and throw a 95MPH+ fastball across the diamond to get a speedy baserunner? We have also seen Andrelton Simmons steal bases with ease, but have we ever seen Lorenzo Cain slip while fielding but still manage to throw the ball from his rear 75MPH to nab the runner trying…

Rotator Cuff Tear The primary function of the rotator cuff is to allow you to raise your arms forward and away from your body up and over your head. It also enables us to perform movements like throwing and catching a ball. The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles in the shoulder, connecting the upper arm (humerus) to the shoulder blade (scapula). But in order for our rotator cuff to perform these tasks and movements, there are four muscles that must work together to achieve this.…