Why I Like Baseball

             Do you know the names of all the teams in Major League Baseball (MLB)? If you guessed the Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Orioles, Devil Rays, Royals, White Sox, Twins, Indians, Tigers, Mariners, Athletics, Angels, Rangers, Braves, Phillies, Marlins, Expos, Mets, Astros, Cardinals, Cubs, Pirates, Reds, Brewers, Giants, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Rockies & Padres then you are correct! My job here is to tell you all about professional baseball. I'll tell you as much as I know about my favorite sport. Let me tell you about the main parts of America's favorite past-time. First, I've got some information about batting up my sleeve. In my other sleeve I have data about fielding, and I have loads of information about records, statistics, and the players that made them.
             Let's take the first swing and discuss batting. Batting is the art of swinging a piece of lumber, finely crafted into a hardwood bat and connecting against a leather covered ball thrown at a speed up to 100 miles per hour. Batting is offensive. When you are up to bat, it is your chance to earn some runs for your team, and get the game in gear. Let's run through some of my favorite batting tips. I like to call these tips my baseball hitting strategy guide. My first tip is that if you are facing a slow pitcher, you should stand normal in the batters box. If you are facing a fast pitcher, I would suggest standing farther back in the box. This gives you more time to swing the bat since you are farther away from the pitcher, and increases your chance to contact with the ball. These next two tips are also very helpful; when in the batter's box, and you see the pitch coming, you should swing level. If you swing at a downward angle, you will most likely miss, but if you happen to make contact, it won't go far. You shouldn't swing up either. If you do, chances are you will pop-up, and become an easy out.
             Now let's talk about the strategies of fielding in baseball. Fielding is a...

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