12/13/12 Summary My letter to the Baseball Writers Association of America addresses the issue of the use of performance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball and the induction of accused players into the hall of fame. I argue that no player should be left out of the hall just because of steroids for several reasons. Unfortunately‚ steroids were a part of the culture of the game during the steroid era and it is about time that we accept that. Baseball is a competitive game in which you need
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Steroids in Baseball Over the past three decades use of steroids in baseball has been brought to light and has been the forefront of much discussion and controversy. Newspapers‚ Magazines‚ Sports works‚ and all types of mainstream media have been covering stories and rumors of players using performance enhancing substances. Steroid use in baseball has become so prevalent that even the United States government has had to step in and help with ongoing investigations to help control the epidemic
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It is often said the hardest thing to do in sports is hit a baseball. Hitting a round ball with a round bat is nearly impossible. How do hitters do it? Hitting is much more complex than making contact between the ball and the bat. Hitting is fundamental. One needs excellent hand-eye coordination. How does one hit a baseball? First off‚ one must have the proper batting stance. The proper stance is feet a little wider than shoulder width‚ knees bent and an almost straight upper body with both eyes
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the small television in my living room and I witnessed Mike Piazza hit a homerun in Shea Stadium. At that moment‚ I was hooked for life. The game of baseball is rich in history and full of legends‚ yet is still accessible to almost anyone on this planet. For me‚ baseball is more than a game; it’s a lifestyle. I began playing T-ball at the raw age of six years old and advanced to a new level of play every year. My passion for baseball flowed through my body more and more as I advanced to new levels
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"Baseball ’s a simple game. You hit the ball. You throw the ball. You catch the ball‚" said a well-respected baseball manager by the name of Casey Stengel. Mr. Stengel was a baseball man‚ not a mathematician nor a physicist. Physics and mathematics can be applied to the game of baseball on every pitch‚ and on every swing of the bat. To understand the physics of the game‚ it is first necessary to look at the center of the game‚ the ball. Section 1.09 of the Official Baseball Rules states that
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Wooden Baseball Bats vs. Aluminum Baseball Bats When you have the choice between a wooden baseball bat and an aluminum baseball bat‚ which one would you choose? Both are acceptable to play with… If you like tradition‚ the wooden bat is the one for you. If you like the lighter bat‚ the aluminum bat is for you. However‚ if you base your decision on which plays better‚ you’ll end up playing with the better of the two. Aluminum bats are obviously stronger than wooden bats. Wooden often break
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been present since the 1950’s. Did you know that Major League Baseball was the first sports organization to implement a comprehensive drug testing policy? This policy launched because of the findings of a bottled substance of androstendione a form of steroids in Mark McGwire’s locker. Unfortunately at this time Mark McGwire was in route to break the home run record. This paper will examine the cause and affects of Steroids in baseball‚ include interviews with players that have openly admitted using
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The number 42 is a revered number in Major League Baseball. It has been worn by many legends of the game including Jackie Robinson and Mariano Rivera. While both Mariano and Jackie played during totally different time periods in baseball‚ both left an eternal mark on the sport. There will never be another player who wears 42 because the MLB has retired the number across the league. Jackie Robinson was the first African American baseball player in the Major Leagues. Many other black legends
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If you believe in yourself‚ you can accomplish great things in your life. I had signed up to play baseball‚ just like any other year. It was a warm summer day‚ with a slight touch of a cool breeze. I gazed out the window of my dad’s car at the baseball fields at the sports complex‚ wondering which one I was going to play in. I walked out of my dad’s car‚ then carried my bat and glove to the field. “Oh boy‚ I really hope we win this game!” I thought to myself with a determination. I could smell the
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Analysis of Steroids in Baseball Introduction Steroids have apparently become extremely predominant throughout the years in Major League Baseball. Players have taken advantage of this illegal substance in the United States to increase their skills‚ speed‚ power‚ and abilities to overpass challenging competitors. This competition arises from teammates or even future prospects that may threaten to take their position. It is said that a large percentage of these professionals have been
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