Another Bonds joins Giants organization: Peyton is drafted by same team Barry and Bobby played for
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EN: To show that an action happened in the past, we add '-ed' to regular verbs. For example, 'draft' becomes 'drafted'.
The team signed a new player yesterday.
EN: In American sports, the 'draft' is an annual event where professional teams select eligible amateur players, usually from colleges or high schools, to join their organization.
EN: Passive Voice (was/were + past participle) is used when the action is done to the subject. In this sentence, 'He' did not pick anyone; instead, he was the one who was chosen.
The window was broken by the wind.
EN: In North American professional sports, the 'amateur draft' (especially in Major League Baseball) is an annual event where teams select eligible amateur players, particularly from high schools and universities, to join their organizations. Being picked in the third round is a significant achievement, indicating the player is highly valued.
EN: Use 'from' to show where someone comes from, such as their hometown, country, or school.
She is a teacher from Canada.
EN: In US sports, college baseball (like playing for Rutgers University) is a major pathway for players to get drafted into Major League Baseball (MLB).
EN: We use 'where' to connect a place (like 'organization' or 'house') with a clause that describes what happens or happened in that place.
This is the school where I studied English.
EN: In American sports, 'organization' is often used as a synonym for a professional sports franchise (like the San Francisco Giants), encompassing the major league team, minor league affiliates, and front office.
EN: Use an apostrophe followed by 's' ('s) after a person's name to show that they own or are related to something.
Mary's brother is a doctor.
EN: Barry Bonds is one of the most famous and controversial figures in baseball history, holding the record for the most career home runs (762) in Major League Baseball.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe actions that were completed in the past. For the irregular verb 'hit', the past tense form remains 'hit'.
He hit a home run in yesterday's game.
EN: Barry Bonds is one of the most famous and controversial figures in baseball history. His record of 762 career home runs is the highest in Major League Baseball (MLB) history, though his achievements are often debated due to allegations of using performance-enhancing drugs.
EN: Use 'the most + noun' to show the highest amount or number of something. Adding 'ever' after the noun emphasizes that it is the highest in all of history.
He has the most points ever in this game.
EN: Barry Bonds is one of the most famous and controversial figures in baseball history. His record of 762 career home runs is the highest in Major League Baseball (MLB) history, though it remains a subject of debate among fans due to the era's association with performance-enhancing drugs.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. For regular verbs, we add '-ed' (e.g., play -> played). For irregular verbs like 'win', the form changes completely to 'won'.
She won the tennis match yesterday.
EN: "Most Valuable Player" (MVP) is a highly prestigious award given to the best-performing player in a sports league or tournament. In Major League Baseball (MLB), winning seven MVP awards is an extraordinary and unmatched achievement, held by Barry Bonds.
EN: The word 'also' is used to show that something is the same or in addition to. It usually goes before the main verb (like 'played') but after the verb 'to be' (am, is, are, was, were).
My brother also likes baseball.
EN: The Bonds family is one of the most famous dynasties in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Bobby Bonds (Peyton's grandfather) was a star player, and Barry Bonds (Peyton's uncle) is the all-time home run leader. Both spent significant parts of their careers playing for the San Francisco Giants, making Peyton's draft by the same team a historic family connection.
EN: Use the pattern 'at [height/weight]' to specify a person's exact physical measurements.
He is very strong at 200 pounds.
EN: In the United States, height is commonly measured in feet and inches rather than centimeters. Six feet five inches is approximately 196 centimeters, which is exceptionally tall, especially suitable for professional athletes in baseball and basketball.
EN: The verb 'weigh' is used to state how heavy someone or something is. It is a linking-like action verb that is directly followed by a measurement (number + unit of weight) without needing a preposition like 'at' or 'with'.
She weighs 120 pounds.
EN: In the United States, body weight is commonly measured in 'pounds' (lbs) rather than kilograms (kg). One pound is approximately equal to 0.45 kilograms, so 230 pounds is about 104 kilograms, which is a typical strong build for an American baseball player of his height.
EN: We use the past simple tense (e.g., 'hit') to talk about completed actions or statistics from a specific time in the past, such as 'last season'. Note that 'hit' is an irregular verb whose past tense form is also 'hit'.
Last year she played for the school team.
EN: In baseball statistics, a batting average like '.352' is read as 'three fifty-two' or 'three hundred fifty-two' rather than 'point three five two'. A batting average over .300 is considered excellent in baseball.
EN: Using 'and' to connect two past actions. When the subject ('He') does two things, we can use 'and' to join the verbs ('hit' and 'stole') without repeating the subject.
She played tennis and swam in the pool.
EN: In baseball, 'home runs' and 'stolen bases' represent two different key skills: power hitting and speed. A player who can do both well is highly valued in Major League Baseball.
EN: The past simple tense of 'have' is 'had'. It is used to describe actions, states, or experiences that happened and finished in the past.
We had a great time at the party yesterday.
EN: In sports, 'having a good year' refers to a player performing exceptionally well throughout the season, which is crucial for draft prospects like Peyton Bonds.
EN: The past simple tense of 'happen' is 'happened'. We use it to talk about events that occurred and were completed at a specific time in the past.
The concert happened last night.
EN: The 'amateur draft' in North American sports (like MLB baseball) is an annual event where professional teams select eligible amateur players, primarily from high schools and colleges, to join their organizations.
EN: The passive voice (be + past participle) is used when the action is done to the subject. Here, 'were drafted' means the players did not do the drafting; instead, the teams selected them.
The letters were written by the students.
EN: In North American professional sports (like MLB, NBA, and NFL), the 'draft' is an annual event where teams select eligible active players, typically from colleges or high schools. Having a 'famous family' in sports often refers to 'legacy players' whose parents or relatives were also successful professional athletes.
EN: In English, we use the past tense (verb + -ed) to talk about actions that happened and finished in the past. The verb 'pick' becomes 'picked' to show the action is completed.
The team picked a new player yesterday.
EN: The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, competing in Major League Baseball (MLB). In the MLB draft, teams take turns selecting eligible amateur players, often focusing on talented prospects with athletic family backgrounds.
EN: Use 'for' to show which team or organization someone works for or is associated with.
She is a player for the national team.
EN: The Detroit Tigers are a famous professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, competing in Major League Baseball (MLB). In American sports culture, having a family member who is a coach or former player often highlights a strong athletic lineage.
EN: The sentence uses the Simple Past Tense (verb + -ed) to describe a completed action that happened in the past (during the draft).
The team signed the player yesterday.
EN: The 'Milwaukee Brewers' are a Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The term 'drafted' refers to the annual MLB First-Year Player Draft, where teams select eligible amateur players.
EN: Passive Voice (was/were + past participle) is used when the action is done to the subject. In this sentence, 'was drafted' means someone else (the team) chose Brady.
The baseball was caught by the player.
EN: In American professional sports leagues like Major League Baseball (MLB), the 'draft' is an annual event where teams select eligible amateur players. It is common for athletic talent to run in families, with siblings or children of former players also being drafted.
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Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
A hit in baseball that enables the batter to make a complete circuit of the bases and score a run.
An award given to the best-performing player in a sport or league during a season.
To advance to the next base in baseball while the pitcher is delivering the pitch.