Here are some of the winning essays in the Boston Globe and John Hancock All-Star FanFest's "Write Field Baseball Short Story Contest."
The contest was open to students in grades 4-12. In all, 11 winners were selected in three grade divisions. There were more than 140 entries received in the contest, which was judged by members of the Boston Globe and Major League Baseball.
Three winners were named in grades 4-6, and four winners each were selected in grades 7-9 and 10-12. Winners have been invited to the John Hancock All-Star FanFest Monday to receive an autographed baseball by home run king Hank Aaron.
Season of the Sox
Katie Fortunato, Age 12, grades 4-6 division Plymouth
A girl who loves Tim Wakefield
Robyn Johnson, Age 13, grades 7-9 division Billerica
The Tale of the Green Monster
Dainel Pagano, Age 14, grades 7-9 division Boston
The Hurler
Phoebe Kosman, Age 15, grades 10-12 division West Barnstable, Mass.
How to Tell a True Championship Story
Jesse Hamilton, Age 16, grades 10-12 division Jamaica Plain
On Top of it All
Matt Hesketh, Age 12, grades 4-6 division Westwood
Cal Ripken essay
Philip Gary, Age 17, grades 10-12 division Washington D.C.
The Amazing Adventure of the Boston Red Sox
Christopher Berube, Age 12, grade 4-6 division Feeding Hills
Baseball
Nili Beth Goldstein, Age 17, grade 10-12 division Vineyard Haven
The Great Debate
Julie Grimes, Age 14, grade 7-9 division Milton
Dreams of Summer
Chris Salerno, Age 11, grade 4-6 division Wellesley
