Derek Jeter Research Paper

Black History Month is a very important one. My favorite person that we can celebrate this month is Hank Aaron. Hank is an incredible baseball player. He set glorious examples for all African Americans who wished to have an accomplished career in baseball. Hank Aaron is one of the best performers I know of.

Imagine being in the 1960s watching your 2 most favorite baseball teams play against each other in the world series. The score is 9-9, the game is tied,the bases are loaded and your favorite player is up to bat. You're sitting in the crowd on the edge of your seat wondering what is he gonna do. Will he hit a home run and win the world series, or will he strike out and disappoint His whole team? Baseball can be very complicated sometimes, but when you know more about a baseball team, famous player, and the equipment ,baseball won’t be complicated anymore .The New York Yankees were well-known in baseball during the 1960s, because of their popularity, the type of equipment they used, and their baseball players.

     Do you prefer a bases loaded double that clears the bases and involves an exciting play at home plate? Or a boring three-run homerun where the base runners trot around the bases, while the defense stands around with dazed looks on their faces? Do you prefer stolen bases, squeeze plays, and trying to move the base runners to make something happen; as opposed to a team waiting for someone to hit a homerun? If you answered “yes” then consider yourself a fan of “small ball.” The characteristic of a Designated Hitter is the major difference between Major League Baseball’s two leagues: The American League and the National League.

Several years ago, I was talking to my late grandpa who had gone to see Hall of Famer, Ken Griffey Jr. give a speech to some young children. After his speech, a dad stood up and asked “Mr. Griffey, you and I have something in common. I have been playing baseball all my life just like you. We are about the same age and we even come from the same hometown. The only difference between us is that you are a celebrated All- Star ballplayer, and I-- despite decades of hard work-- have never been able to play past college ball. This breaks my heart. I have dedicated my whole life to baseball, but to no avail. My spirit has been completely diminished by all the rejection and disappointment. I was wondering if you have any advice for me, but please do not just dismiss my question and tell me to persevere. I have heard that too many times and

Pete Rose should be allowed eligibility to be inducted to the Hall of Fame. Pete Rose was one of the greatest players to ever step onto a baseball diamond. “During his career as a player. Rose won two N.L. batting titles, had ten 200-hit seasons, was named N.L. Rookie of the Year in 1963, and league MVP in 1973.” (Katz and Kuenster 43) With these achievements Rose also tallied a Major League Baseball record of 4,256 hits, six National League pennants, three World Series Championships and seventeen all-star game selections in his illustrious career.

When you start your education at Sport and Medical Sciences Academy(SMSA) you are taught and are expected to follow the four core beliefs that shape our school and its environment. The four core beliefs are discipline, respect, dedication, and responsibility or how most students know it as D.R.D.R. However, SMSA students are not the only ones that abide by these rules and beliefs. A well-known athlete that is a great example of this is the New York Yankees shortstop, Derek Jeter. According to Jeter, his success did not come overnight. His biography displays all the hard work he went through to become the best and he started just at the age of eight with a goal of becoming a shortstop for the New York Yankees. Jeter inspires others to set their goals above and beyond, and if you work hard or believe in yourself that you can achieve anything you want.

Have you ever seen or noticed Mike Trout or Bryce Harper play.Well I have and it's incredible to watch them play. These two players were prospects since the age of 15. This is something Jon Paul Morosi said about the two, “Harper and Trout are fun to watch. They’re exciting players. The writers, the fans — everyone appreciates that. Those guys are going to be around for 15, 16 years. And it’s not just writers and fans. There are guys around the league watching them. I can see why they get the attention.” (Trout vs. Harper: Who ya got? 1) They were All Americans and the best players on there teams. So far in these players’ careers they have made a mark in the league and there greatness is still to come. They have also won many achievements and they have only been in the league for a couple seasons. Mike Trout is better than Bryce Harper because of his achievements, his career stats, and his mental games and attitude.

The man, the myth, the legend… Mariano Rivera, the best closing pitcher who ever played the game of baseball. Most of you might recognize him by his many nicknames given to him due to his dominant performance throughout his career. He was referred to as “The Great One, The Sandman, The Hammer of God, and Mo.” (Bleacher Report) Clearly, he was thought very highly of in the game of baseball. Coming from nothing, Mariano has really made a name for himself here in the states. He was once a struggling boy, who became a thriving athlete and a man. It was in his heart to fight for what he desired, and not to stop until he got it. However, contrary to what you may be thinking, Rivera was not only a man who dedicated his life to baseball, but he also dedicated his life to being a

Hank Aaron, byname of Henry Louis Aaron, (born February 5, 1934, Mobile, Alabama, U.S.), American professional baseball player who, during 23 seasons in the major leagues (1954–76), surpassed batting records set by some of the greatest hitters in the game, including Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and Stan Musial.

Derek Jeter was able to make his debut on May 29th, 1995. The very next year in his first full year in the majors, he hit ten home runs and had a .314 batting average. He helped the Yankees go to a World Series against the Atlanta Braves and win. In 1998, they also beat the Padres to win another World Series. And yet again in 1999, they go to another World Series and beat the Braves once again.

Introduction The rise and fall of Pete Rose has always been an interesting topic brought up in the world of baseball. However, I have never looked into for myself and have always been curious how he became a “king” of baseball during his time, and how he grew his legacy. Consequently, he fell after being caught for betting on his own team, receiving the penalty of being banned from the MLB for life. After researching this topic, I am excited to learn what all went down with this ordeal and how Pete Rose has tried to save face after being caught.

April 15, 1947 opening day for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets field thousands of fans were coming together for two reasons; one to see the Dodgers take on the Boston Braves and two to see Jackie Robinson play in his first major league game. Robinson was the first African American to play the major league, that day as he was leaving his home to go to the game, Robinson said to his wife “Just in case you have trouble picking me out, I’ll be wearing number 42”(Harney). He jokingly said this to his wife even though he would stand out in the white uniform compared to the other players. Jackie knew what kind of challenges he would face, but when he agreed to play for the Dodgers, he also agreed to Branch Rickey’s condition: that he not respond to

Imagine this. Your Hank Aaron the all time home run leader, and you just got the message that Barry Bonds has broken your record. Days later you find out that Bonds, the man who surpassed you has taken steroids. How do you feel? Angry, mad, or even disappointed? If so you have the right. There are players who cheated there way to success, and broke clean player’s records. So, what other way is there to punish them except to not let them in the Hall of Fame? Therefore, baseball players who took banned substances should not be allowed in the Hall of Fame.

In regards to athletes who are viewed as heroes, I feel Barry Bonds has to be somewhere near the top. I have been to several San Francisco Giants baseball games and everyone I have talked to at those games boasts about how great he was. Somehow the people who admire him are able to overlook the fact that he took performance-enhancing drugs to become an elite player and set baseball records. The Giants have even hired him to work with the current team and plan to retire his number. To me, this is a way of saying to the current members of the Giants, along with their fans, that is okay to cheat and take drugs because in time all will be forgiven. Players like Bonds who take drugs to cheat should be banned and have no business being around current

For prospects that are forced into the minor leagues for development, the road to the majors has proven a grueling process and the majority of players never make it to the major leagues. Extremely low salaries and bonuses in the minor leagues has become an ongoing, controversial topic between MLB commissioner Bud Selig and minor league players 17. A fast food worker makes between $15,000 and $18,000 a year, which is two or three times as large as minor league players’ average salary, so minor league players are forced to have multiple jobs throughout the year 18. The majority of minor league players lie below the federal poverty level and while MLB salaries are rapidly increasing, minor leagues salaries remain constant. The MLB receives exemptions