Story Analysis: Baseball In April By Gary Soto

Baseball In April When you love something would you give up if there was a tiny obstacle in your way? I know I wouldn't. In the short narrative “Baseball in April” in the book Baseball In April by Gary Soto, a boy named Jesse is determined to get better at baseball, a sport that both his brother and him love. Even though Jesse isn’t that good he sticks with the game and overcomes all the challenges he faced. In this story Jesse shows you to Never give up at something you love.

In the beginning of the story Jesse practiced with his brother for the little league team until the day of the tryouts. When he got to the tryouts Jesse didn’t lose hope and kept doing his best. Jesse didn’t make the team that year, but he wasn’t going to give up either. Instead Jesse finds an alternative option. For example when “Pete, a friend from school, told them about a team of kids from their school that practiced at Hobo Park near downtown.” After school that day they both rushed down to get some practice. This shows that even though he didn’t make the team Jesse still didn’t give up at the sport he loved, he was determined to get better.
Even though the Red Caps were whipping their team 16-9! Jesse still didn’t lose hope. He swung as hard as he could and encouraged his teammates. For example when he cheered his pitcher on “Come on, you can do it. Jesse told Elias.” Jesse even let a low ball hit his shin so he could get on base. After that he made it all the way to 3rd base! This shows that even at the hard and challenging times Jesse did not give up at what he