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1203bm Original Compare and Contrast Essay

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TOPIC: Derek Jeter vs Alex Rodriguez 

 

Introductory Paragraph Hook: Who is better, Derek Jeter or Alex Rodriguez?
Background Information: Derek Jeter is the Yankees' star shortstop, Alex Rodriguez is the Yankees' Home Run-hitting 3rd baseman. Derek Jeter grew up a Yankee fan and has been a Yankee his whole career. Alex Rodriguez on the other hand grew up a Mets fan and has played for three different teams throughout his career.
Two Items to be Compared: Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez
Thesis: Although both are famous players, they both are so different.

 

First Item/Topic Sentence: Derek Jeter is a one of the best baseball players to ever live.
First Point of Comparison: Stats
Example: Derek Jeter has over 3,000 hits. He also has a better batting average, less strikeouts, and a better on-base percentage. 
Second Point of Comparison: Awards and Achievements
Example: Derek Jeter has won 5 gold gloves, made 12 all star games, 5 time world series champion, 4 time silver slugger award,2 time AL Hank Aaron award, AL rookie of the year, All star game MVP, World Series MVP, Roberto Clemente award, Yankees team captain, New York Yankees career hits record, and the New York Yankees career stolen bases record.
Third Point of Comparison: Fan base

Example: Derek Jeter has to have the biggest fan base in all of baseball. He is practically the king of New York. He has played for the Yankees for his whole career, people love him. He's a classy guy. Plus, what's not to love about him.

Closing Sentence: Derek Jeter doesn't have the stats, but he does have the awards to show he is a great baseball player.

 

Second Item/Topic Sentence: Alex Rodriguez is one of the biggest sluggers in baseball.
First Point of Comparison: Stats 
Example: Alex Rodriguez has many more home runs, higher slugging percentage, on base percentage, and RBIs than Jeter
Second Point of Comparison: Awards and Achievements
Example: Alex Rodriguez is a 14 time all-star, 10 time silver slugger award winner, 4 time AL Hank Aaron award winner, 3 time AL MVP, 2 time Gold Glove Award, and a World Series Champion. A-rod is the youngest person to hit 500 and 600 home runs.
Third Point of Comparison: Fan Base
Example: After a few seasons in New York, A-rod has become an exceptionally outstanding third-baseman and home-run hitter. A-rod is the guy that everybody loves to hate if your not a Yankees fan that is. 
Closing Sentence: A-rod has become a star with his stats and his awards. He has shown that he's a great player.

 

Conclusion Topic Sentence: Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez are two great baseball players and the both have the stats and awards to prove it. 
Other Point of View Acknowledged:
Summary Sentence:
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