The Chance to Play

Adam McGinty

Before the Bright Lights of the Majors

Opportunities

"Keep a high GPA and high SAT scores, they stress that a lot,” (Houston Chronicle).

Choose to Empower

“Unlike football or basketball…success depends largely on his athleticism, baseball requires intense repetition” (Frias)

Struggling to Succeed

“non-athletic initiatives that teach teamwork, positive self-esteem and character development” (Cooper)

Giving Back

“But for all its rough edges, Ludlow is beginning to

support its team with a passion that is

pivotal to success”(Price)

Building Something Great

Whiffle Ball Tournament

Acknowledgements

• Mrs. O’neill for being a great mentor and helping me through every step of my hands on project.

• Mrs. Ward for editing and reviewing both of my research products

• Scott Axel for editing my second research product

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