...vision. These men were my role models. They were my favorite athletes in baseball, and they inspired me to play. I told myself, “Brad one day you wi... ...player just like them.” When I was in tee-ball my dream was to play in the majors. The first time I played baseball, I was six years old. I remember b... ...as in tee-ball my dream was to play in the majors. The first time I played baseball, I was six years old. I remember being only as tall as the tee. No... ...the ball and ran it to second base. This behavior continued throughout the season. Y et when my team won, I remember my parents cheering me on and the... ...he game. T wo years passed, and it was time for me to move up to the minor league. It was terrifying at first, considering that I was one of the small... ...ifying at first, considering that I was one of the smallest players in the league and my coach was now pitching the ball to us. When it was my turn to... ...he coach just shrugged and told me to “Get them next time.” Throughout the season, I played a new position—second base. It was difficult because I had... ... class family, in Medford, Wisconsin. Drinking alcohol was accepted by the majority of the people. When I was seven years old I moved to Milford, Penn... .... Beginning sentences with “so” sounds very immature. 22 Best of Four I N 1995 I STARTED my high school career at Don Bosco Prep, an all boys’ school...