Tommy Pham

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/tommy-pham

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 Tommy Pham born?March 8, 1988
2. What is the MLB debut?Nine seasons after being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006
3. What is the vision correction?Successfully managed keratoconus with contact lenses, achieving 20/15 vision
4. What is Tommy Pham known for in baseball?Tommy Pham is a Major League Baseball outfielder who has played for many teams and had a standout season in 2017.
5. How did Tommy Pham overcome his eye problem?He used special contact lenses that gave him 20/15 vision, which helped him track the ball and keep playing.

Cornea: The transparent outer layer at the front of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.
Player Development: The process by which aspiring athletes are trained and coached to improve their skills and prepare for professional competition.
Statistical Milestones: Significant achievements in a sport measured by specific numerical targets or records.
Franchise: A professional sports team, often referring to the organization that owns and operates it.