Persuasive Essay On Professional Baseball

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Baseball has been in my life since I was a little boy. I've been playing since I could walk and haven't missed a season yet. I've been to many minor league games that are not professional but players in these leagues can become professional over time. I feel as if I am very capable of going far with it. I'd like to play all the way throughout college and hope I get noticed by a scout. Once I'm done with college if I haven't been drafted into the MLB then I'd probably try to play for the minor leagues in hopes of being noticed there. Ultimately my dream is to be drafted into the MLB and play professional baseball.
Baseball dates back all the way to the late 1830's. It is thought to be originated from a game called rounders. Also, there is many …show more content…

In this field of work, there are many tasks that you'll need to be able to do. First you need to be able to improve your skills by practicing. Second you will need to be able to keep all equipment in good condition. Next stay in the best physical condition by training, exercising, and dieting. Then you have to be able to listen to coaches about tactics and strategies. Also, you'll need to be able to follow all rules that apply to your field. In this field of work, you will need to understand that injury is a possibility and that it happens to athletes all the time. Next being able to work well with others is a must if you plan on becoming a professional athlete. Lastly you will have to be able to recognize strengths and or weaknesses after an event or game (Bureau of Labor Statistics …show more content…

There is quite a few for being a professional athlete. First the benefit of having a high salary of working your way up to a higher salary. So, what this means is that your original pay will probably already be higher than most peoples in this field and then on top of that you have the opportunity to make even more than you start out with. Next, you'll have access to the best medical that there is now a-days. Either your team could have their very own athletic trainer/injury crew, or you'll already be able to afford top-notch care because of the money you're making. Also, if you're in public and having a good time you can be crazy as you want to be. So, of course they're things that you are not allowed to do on public television however, if you were to do something bad and be fined chances are you will already have enough money to pay for the cost(s) and then be able to move on in life. Then you'll have other money-making opportunities that arise before you such as being able to get sponsored by big sports brands such as Nike, Adidas, or even Under Armour. Many other things may come out of this for example you might eventually be able to have your own name clothing run through one of those sponsorships or maybe even having your own shoe made and sold by that company. If you were to get your own shoe and sign a contract about who gets how much

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