1. Choose a current or former Braves player who is NOT currently in the Baseball Hall of Fame (You can’t profile the following players/managers: Bobby Cox, Chipper Jones, Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, Phil Niekro, John Smoltz)
2. Research that player and make a poster, PPT or Sway to persuade an audience as to why this player should be a future candidate for the Hall of Fame.
Include the following 5 Elements in your project.
1. BIOGRAPHY: The information you present should include the following:
a. Biography: Where is the player born, how old are they? How did they get drafted to Major League Baseball? What other teams have they played for? Where they drafted out of high school? College? How long have they played for the Braves. Here are some places you look for player information:
c. (search by year) http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/history/players.jsp
d. (Below: “All time greats”—but be careful NOT to chose a current Hall of Famer) https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/atlanta-braves-all-time-greats-roster-091216
2. POSITION & STATISTICS: Player Information: What position does this player play? Do they play any alternative positions? What are this player’s statistics? Here are some places you can look for information on statistics.
3. QUOTATIONS: You must include 2 quotes that you highlight and explain why these quotes show how this player, his philosophy of life, the game, or worldview make him a “Hall of Fame” quality player. This means, the quotes should show how this player is not just a good ball player, but a quality human being, too.
a. The first quote should be one that the PLAYER has said
b. The second quote should be one ABOUT the PLAYER
4. IMAGES: you should include at least 2 illustrations or photographs that depict this player. ONE image or illustration must be an action image.
5. PARAGRAPH: Finally, write a paragraph that explains why you chose this player, and why you are nominating them for the Hall of Fame.
