1. The Chance to Play Adam McGinty

2. Before the Bright Lights of the Majors

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

4. Choose to Empower

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

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

7. “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

8. Whiffle Ball Tournament

9. 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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