| A | B |
| consecutive | one after the other |
| fielding | picking up a baseball and throwing it to the right player |
| first baseman | a baseball player who guards the area near first base |
| honor | to show special respect for |
| modest | not proud or boastful |
| shortstop | a baseball player who guards the area between second and third base |
| sportsmanship | acting fairly about winning or losing |
| career | what a person does for work |
| contract | a written agreement |
| demonstrated | showed clearly |
| eventually | after a while; finally |
| specializes | does a particular thing or activity |
| tireless | able to work a long time without stopping |
| worldwide | all over the world |
| amplifliers | machines that make sounds louder |
| blaring | making a loud noise |
| debut | a first performance in public |
| jazz | a type of music with a strong pattern of beats |
| murmur | a slow, steady sound |
| rhythm | music or beats that repeat in a regular pattern |
| strides | walks using long steps |