Brett Gardner

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/brett-gardner

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Brett Gardner born?August 24, 1983
2. What is the career?Played 14 seasons (2008-2021) exclusively for the New York Yankees
3. Who is Brett Gardner?Brett Gardner is a fast baseball player who spent many years playing for the New York Yankees.
4. How did he become a professional baseball player?He started as a walk‑on at the College of Charleston, worked hard, was drafted by the Yankees in 2005, and made his major league debut in 2008.

Walk-on: A student athlete who tries out for a college sports team without being recruited or receiving a scholarship.
MLB Draft: An annual event where Major League Baseball teams select eligible amateur baseball players to sign professional contracts.
Clubhouse Leader: An experienced and respected player who influences team morale, provides guidance, and sets a positive example for teammates.