Bat hits ball…kabam!
Soaring through the air…woosha!
“Run home!” the crowd…raahhs!

(originally published in Baseball Ink Vol. 2, No. 1 – June 2001)

5. The fans get to go on to the field to catch balls during batting practice.

4. The fans get to run on to the field if their team wins.

3. Everyone gets an autographed cap at the end of the game.

2. The opposing team has to get a wedgie if they lose.

1. They could have better tacos.

(originally published in Baseball Ink Vol. 1, No. 4 – March 2001)

By Ryan, age 10

I like going to batting practice at the game. It gives me a chance to see what crazy contraptions people have come up with to get the ball.

I like to see how well the players hit the ball. It may not seem like it, but most swings miss during the actual game.

I like batting practice because the players aren’t as nervous about losing the game or having tons of fans criticize them, so they hit more balls into the seats.

(originally published in Baseball Ink Vol. 1, No. 2 – September 2000)

By Ryan

Baseball is an American sport which has fame and legend of all sort.
All of the time you will hear about it, so when you do, don’t retort it.
Sometimes it is such a wonderful sport.
Excellent behavior is required.
Baseball can make many people become inspired.
At any time you should not be tired.
Losers are not made fun of.
Living in America is just as good as wearing a baseball glove.

(originally published in Baseball Ink Vol. 1, No. 1 – June 2000)