I almost feel guilty. The physical toll is tremendous. Im exhausted and I only played nine innings.

Living the Christian life is also challenging but for different reasons. The same desire to do well exists - to live a consistent life that honors and pleases the Lord. The big difference is that God isn't evaluating my actions and basing His love on how well I 'perform'. His love for me is unconditional. Even when I mess up He doesn't threaten to trade me off His team.

If you gave me a choice between being married and being a baseball player, that's a no-brainer. I would be married any day. I just love it.

One-run games can go either way, and most of the time they do.

When I started to play consistently and produce consistently, that's when I knew that I could compete and do well in the big leagues.

They were chanting my name, but I don't know why. My name is on the back of my uniform. So, it's nice to know they can read.

Obviously, the only reason I'm where I am is because God has gifted me and He has seen fit to put me where I am. I have to honor that by using my influence and my status on the team and in the game of baseball for good and to His purpose.