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)