Why I Want To Be A Baseball Player

As a kid growing up I sparkled at the chance to shine in any sport. I particularly loved playing baseball and being known for making a great play of getting a big hit that turns the tides of the game. Every chance I would get to do something spectacular I would jump at the opportunity. I wanted so badly to be the one who was up to bat with two outs at the bottom of the last inning with winning runners on base. I seen those as golden opportunities and found them to be the most defining points of my baseball career growing up. I would have to say I didn’t like the outcome if it did not go in my favor. On one day during the prime of my baseball years I did what I had always wanted too, and that was to hit a walk off to win the game.

By hitting a walk off I knew it would bring the most pride and joy to me as a player. I would then stand proud and thankful for all the hard work that had paid off. During my many years from playing dixie youth baseball up until my high school years I had never been given this chance to win the game for my team. Although, this day soon came during this year’s second game against Union high school in the

I enjoyed the praise and cheers from my teammates that are like my brothers. They all contributed to my success and lifted my high as they knew that this moment I would never forget for the rest of my life. I honestly did not want to leave the field that night so I meandered and fooled around with everyone for the longest time after the game. After the game I met up with my mother and father as they seemed to look more proud than I was at the time. They talked to me and told me how great I have become over the years of hard work and dedication. They told me how much they loved me and to always remember this night so I will know how great I am. When they told me this it has stuck like glue with me until the day I