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Top Ten Reasons Why I Love Baseball

1 The Ultimate ChallengeHitting a round ballview the events of the game through the
with a round bat. The feeling I would getcorner of my eye. Either way is ok with me.4
when I hit the ball. Just think of a babyI am amazed by what Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig
that is crying for food. When that baby getsaccomplished in their careers.I look at old
her bottle the first thing you hear is thatfilm footage, or read about either The Babe
ahhhhh sound. Oh that ah. When I hit a ballor Larripin Lou and always feel awed by the
perfectly I would have that ahhhhh.2 I callbig numbers they both put on the board. From
it Contentment at a high level.I played allhome runs to RBIs to batting average to runs
the time when I was a kid. Some of myscored, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig achieved
favorite memories were from the diamond. Whenover and over again.5 Double my pleasure.I
I hit two home runs in one game off the starcould play baseball and get a tan at the same
pitcher form our High School team. I roundedtime.6 My sons played and my daughter still
the bases in full view of our High Schoolplays.I have had the pleasure of sharing
coach. I was glowing. When I hit a gamejoyous moments with my children. Times that I
ending home run off Jay Klein.He thought Iwill not forget. Like when my daughter got
could only hit singles. Rounding the bases ofthe game winning hit against Fair Lawn High
redemption was a another special moment forSchool last year. We won 1-0. I was jumping
me. When I broke up two no hitters from theup and down. I was so excited. I was so happy
star, city league pitcher. I felt like I hadshe delivered.7 I love all of the
made the grade, and that was awesome.3 Easystatistics.Did you ever see so many stats?
watchingI can sit in my favorite chair andRuns, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home
root for Derek Jeter to hit one up the gap.runs, stolen bases etc..... Comparing eras,
Holding my breath with every pitch deliveredor comparing players.
to him. Or, I can sit and read the paper and



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