Describe Your Relationship with God.
I grew up going to church and Sunday school at our Catholic
Church (Saint Anthony’s) every Sunday. I believe I had a relationship with God
as a kid, as I prayed and talked to him daily, but I believe I truly started my
walk with him my freshman year of college at age 18. My freshman year at Saint
Leo I met John Zeller, our Team Chaplin, and he had a huge influence on me
spiritually. He challenged me to give myself up to Christ and truly follow Him.
I believe it was at this point that I fully (100%) gave my life to Christ and
let Him take the wheel. It also helped that last summer I got the chance to
play with the Niagara Power (FCA Baseball team in Niagara Falls). I got to meet
so many great Christian baseball players who helped me grow in Christ. I was
surrounded with great Christian guys all summer and I could not have asked for
a better summer last summer.
How Important Has
God Been to Your Success Both As An Athlete?
I can honestly say that without God I would not be the
baseball player I am today. He hasgiven me the talent and strength to play the
game of baseball. Baseball is a very difficult game and it takes a lot of hard
work to be successful at it. God has blessed me with some baseball talent and I
feel it is my job to glorify Him through the game of baseball. Each time I take
the field I tell Him how thankful I am for getting to play the game I love and
I just ask that I am able to glorify him with all I do and not take the credit
but give Him all the glory. Off the baseball field I try to give back to others
and be the best role model I can. One thing I really enjoy doing is working
baseball camps. I believe God is truly working in my life because he has given
me many opportunities to work with kids. I have worked many baseball camps over
the years and each time I take it as an opportunity to make a positive effect
on someone’s life. One of the best camps I have ever been a part of is a
baseball camp from last summer put on by my summer team. Last summer I played
for the Niagara Power (a summer college baseball team sponsored by FCA). We put
on a three day camp for the kids in the area. Not only did we teach them the
game of baseball but we spent time with the kids teaching them the importance
of God and how he lives in each one of us. I was so happy to be able to work
with these kids and I actually saw how they changed in just a three day period.
It was a great experience getting to spread the word and teach the game of
baseball to the youth.
Do You Have Any
Favorite Bible Verses?
Colossians 3:23
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your
heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters”
John 3:30
“He must become greater; I must become less."
What Are Your
Ambitions for the Future?
Well I know God has great plans for me, it could be playing
baseball or something completely different. I really hope to stay around the
game of baseball, either as a player, coach, GM, or really anything just
because I love the game. But, I would like to continue to make a difference in
people’s lives. I really enjoy working with others and helping them out. My Dad
taught me that it is important to give back to the ones who have helped you. I
grew up with not many troubles or worries in my life and I thank God, my
family, and friends for that. I try my best to give back and help the community
I grew up in because those were the people who helped and spent time with me
when I was younger. So overall, I do not know what I will be doing in the
future. I can only pray that I will be making a difference in the lives of
others and being a person that others can look up to.
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