Mrs. Abrams' Virtual Language Arts Class

Road to the Majors

In Road to the Majors, Scott Blumenthal and Brett Hodus make a tremendous story about Jimmy and his struggles through baseball. As Jimmy is being robbed, he thinks of memories that he had in his childhood. He should just feel grateful that he ordered pizza one night. For that reason, he ended up saving his life. Finally, as Jimmy goes though many countless troubles, he keeps on getting at a higher point and achieving more in his life.
Jimmy Hanks was a very happy camper; he had just been invited to AA baseball. But, when he decided to celebrate he ran into a lot of trouble in his Florida condominium. He ordered pizza in hope for an amazing time, but no more than 10 minutes later, the doorbell sounded. To Jimmy's surprise, it wasn't the pizza guy, but instead, numerous robbers who attacked the young baseball stars. At this point in Jimmy's life he was thinking of the oddest memories considering the fact he was being robbed. This might be his only chance for survival.
Once again, Jimmy hears the sound of the doorbell, and sees the pizza guy waiting outside. When Jimmy finally gets up to answer the door he is ordered to just get the pizza, then close the door, but before he slams the door closed with frustration, he silently says the word, "HELP" to the stranger at the door. While Jimmy is being duct-taped to the floor, and in much pain, he remembers this time in High School and Collage baseball. "Jimmy, you truly are an amazing baseball player," those words motivated Jimmy to keep on going, despite having many troubles along the way. Being forced to move to a new school out of Jimmy's hometown of Ocean town was very difficult for Jimmy. Here he is bullied and no one, not even his baseball teammates, believe that the "surfer boy" knew anything worthwhile. After three lengthy years of hate, Jimmy finally gets some respect for baseball and gets a letter from the collage of his dreams. San Diego University wanted Jimmy, for he was a solid hitter, was exceedingly strong, and knew how to truly play America's Pastime! The first year of collage at the university was tough, very tough. Jimmy was never going to the out of state tournaments and barely ever got the chance to play. Then, one day, when he did get a chance, he made four errors in o new game, ouch! Finally, just as in High School, at Jimmy's last year, he is basically the captain of the team, and ends up winning the collage World Series.
"Now it is time for the fun part, the robbers announce that they are ready to execute Jimmy and his friends. But, right before Jimmy wished to say his final words, BAM, the door slams open and the cops are there. Now Jimmy and his friends are safe thanks to the pizza guy. All the while Jimmy is thinking of the time he was in A baseball. Single a baseball was know longer a sport played for enjoyment, Jimmy had to move on and eventually become a professional ball player. Learning rapidly, Jimmy now knew that that bus rides were extensive, and ball players, as old as twenty-eight were better than ever before.
This is where time meets reality, and Jimmy hears three words from the manager of his new professional team, "You're on deck." Throughout his life, Jimmy learns that nothing, not even baseball, is more important than the opportunity to live. He is more aware of reality, and has grown up in and around baseball and his memories.