If you were a baseball fan in the 90’s, you may remember Terry Shumpert. Shumpert was a 2nd Round pick out of the University of Kentucky in the 1987 draft, selected by the Kansas City Royals. He made his major league debut in 1990 for the Royals, mostly in a utility infielder role. He played … Continue reading Terry Shumpert, Ty Blach, and Setting an Example
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Adam Haseley – All Glory to God
On June 4th, 2019, Adam Haseley made his major league debut for the Philadelphia Phillies. Haseley is a top prospect for the Phillies. He was drafted with the 8th overall draft pick in the first round of the 2017 amateur player draft. He entered the 2018 season as mlb.com's 6th rated Phillies prospect and improved … Continue reading Adam Haseley – All Glory to God
Slade Heathcott’s Inspiring Journey
On January 14, 2019, there was a small piece of baseball news. It wasn’t enough to push rumors of Bryce Harper and Manny Machado’s free agency off the front page. It was barely more than a footnote. Slade Heathcott announced his retirement from baseball. You might have missed Heathcott’s career. He only appeared in … Continue reading Slade Heathcott’s Inspiring Journey
Mike Dunn – The Long Road Home
Sometimes the road back home is a long and arduous one. Mike Dunn was born in Farmington, New Mexico. He spent the first 17 years of his life there, where he attended Piedra Vista High School. His journey away from home began in 2003 when he moved to Nevada for his senior year of high … Continue reading Mike Dunn – The Long Road Home
Memorial Day and the Greatest Sacrifice
Memorial Day is a special day. It's important to take some time out of our lives to give thanks to the brave men and women who have risked their lives and sacrificed so much to protect us and to ensure our freedom. Today we especially honor and remember those who have made the greatest sacrifice … Continue reading Memorial Day and the Greatest Sacrifice
Daniel Nava – The One Who Was Never Supposed to Make It
Daniel Nava was never supposed to be a star. He grew up near San Mateo, California, the home of NFL quarterback Tom Brady. Brady is a superstar. Nava’s sports career was never expected to amount to much of anything. He was never a prospect. He was never recruited to lead a College Baseball program. He … Continue reading Daniel Nava – The One Who Was Never Supposed to Make It
David Hess’ Major League Debut
You may not know much about David Hess. That might change soon. Since being selected in the 5th round of the 2014 draft, David Hess has been a minor league pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. Of course, being a minor league pitcher for the Orioles isn’t exactly a promising proposition. While the Oriole’s organization has … Continue reading David Hess’ Major League Debut
Jordy Mercer – Strength in the Midst of Change
When you go through a series of change, it can be a lot to handle; even if those changes are good ones. For Jordy Mercer, 2012 was a great example. As a kid growing up in Oklahoma, Mercer’s dream was to one day become a major league baseball player. In 2008, he was … Continue reading Jordy Mercer – Strength in the Midst of Change
Jackie Robinson: Turning the Other Cheek
Every year on April 15th Major League Baseball Celebrates Jackie Robinson Day. Every player on the field wears the number 42, as they celebrate the day in which Jackie Robinson played his first major league baseball game for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the color barrier back in 1947. Robinson’s story is well-known. There is, … Continue reading Jackie Robinson: Turning the Other Cheek
Steven Souza Jr. – The Importance of Teammates
It is not good for man to be alone. When God first created Adam in the garden, he was all alone. No spouse. No friends. No family. Our Triune God knew that we couldn’t live out our lives in His image if we had no one to love and care for. So God … Continue reading Steven Souza Jr. – The Importance of Teammates
A Lamp Unto My Cleats 