By the time he (became / had become) a professorial baseball player, Sosa (played / had played) the game in the streets of San Pedro de Macoris. Many Dominicans, such as Sosa, found a way to make it to the major leagues, despite the fact they (faced / had faced) economics hardships while growing up.
Please answer me seriously, and do not tease me please.
Please answer me seriously, and do not tease me please.