Yes, the verb agrees with the subject in the given sentence.
Answer: Option A
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The sentence can be assumed that it is in past tense. The past tense for the word put is ‘put’ only.
The subject, be it singular or plural can be added next to this verb and it will continue to agree by being grammatically correct.
They refer to a plural subject. Balls refer to a plural object. The verb continues to be unchanged and it is grammatically correct and the verb agrees with the subject.
Because when writing an introductory paragraph you suppose to have some biographic about the person and the year he/she was born. B is the best option there. I hope this help.