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- Aaron Judge (New York Yankees) “God gave you the talent, so always give Him the glory! Never forget that God gave you this opportunity!” You can watch HIS Radio’s feature about Judge’s Christian faith here
- Freddie Freeman (Los Angeles Dodgers) “Anything the Lord lets me do, I do it. I pray before every game, I do everything I can for Him.” “I just make sure I put God first and not let temptations get in front of me.”
- Paul Goldschmidt (St. Louis Cardinals) “As I’ve realized more and more how sinful I am and honestly we all are at certain times, you appreciate that grace and forgiveness more and how perfect Jesus was.
- J.T. Realmuto (Philadelphia Phillies) “My favorite bible verse my whole life has been James 4:7; ‘So humble yourselves before God, resist the devil and he will flee from you’.
5 days ago · At the age of just two years old, Byrd suspected something was up when her son Christian began to share 'vivid memories' of his life as a baseball player from the 1920s and '30s. During an interview with Inside Edition she recalled the moment Christian got emotional when he saw an old photo of a 'former teammate'.
Feb 13, 2024 · Baseball is a game of intricacies and traditions, and for some players, it goes beyond the physical competition. Christian baseball players often speak of their spiritual practices affecting their performance and mindset on the field. For them, faith provides a foundation of discipline, patience, and humility—qualities that mirror the very ...
- Clayton Kershaw
- Mariano Rivera
- Ben Zobrist
- R.A. Dickey
- Jackie Robinson
- Albert Pujols
- Dansby Swanson
- Brian Dozier
- Pedro Martinez
- Andrew Mccutchen - Christian Baseball Players
Many of the Christian baseball players on our list have made a name for themselves at the pitching mound, but few have had the number of honors bestowed on them as Clayton Kershaw. Still actively on an MLB roster, the Los Angeles Dodger has so far made seven appearances as an All-Star as well as won three Cy Young Awards, a Golden Glove, and been t...
Another Christian pitcher who has experienced success in the Majors is Panamanian Mariano Rivera. In fact, Rivera has nearly double the All-Star appearances as Kershaw in addition to five World Series titles and a World Series MVP honor. The now-retired relief pitcher spent 19 seasons with the New York Yankees and has used that impressive career to...
A rare feat in major league sports is to win a championship in two consecutive years while playing for two different teams. Ben Zobrist was able to enjoy that honor after claiming the title in 2015 with the Kansas City Royals and again in 2016 with the Chicago Cubs. Zobrist is an outspoken Christian who has appeared at a number of faith events, inc...
While some pitchers like Mariano Rivera enjoy long careers in one city, others might play for a half-dozen teams over the the course of 16 years. That’s the story of R.A. Dickey, who bounced back and forth between the minors and Majors but found ultimate success after perfecting his knuckleball in the mid-00s. Dickey had his best year in 2012 when ...
Even if you don’t follow the game of baseball, you probably know all about Jackie Robinson and how he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. This is far from his only success in baseball, however, as Robinson also won Rookie of the Year, was named an All-Star six years in a row, won a World Series, and was honored the National League MVP...
We’ve talked about plenty of Christian baseball players who are pitchers, but how about someone who really knows how to hit? Albert Pujols has had a long career playing for the St. Louis Cardinals as well as the Los Angeles Angels, during which time he has been named the Silver Slugger six times, made ten All-Star Appearances, won two World Series,...
From seasoned veterans and icons of history, let’s transition to a fresh face in the MLB. Dansby Swanson has been shortstop for the Atlanta Braves since 2016, after a short stop with minor league affiliates for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta. The young player got his college ball in at Vanderbilt University before getting drafted in 2015. In ...
Another one of the newer Christian baseball players out there today is Brian Dozier, who joined the league in 2012. Selected by the Minnesota Twins in that year, Dozier has gone on to play a season for the Los Angeles Dodgers and is, as of this writing, under contract with the Washington Nationals. The second baseman was an All-Star in 2015 and was...
Pedro Martinezwas something of a journeyman during his 17 years in the MLB. The Dominican pitcher played for five teams, most notably the Boston Red Sox from 1998 to 2004, the last year of which was when the team finally ended its 86-year World Series drought. Martinez nabbed three Cy Young Awards, five titles of MLB ERA leader, and was an All-Star...
Let’s look at the outfield and take note of Andrew McCutchen. The son of a minister played eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates before enduring a carousel of teams during 2018. Briefly appearing with the San Francisco Giants and the New York Yankees, McCutchen signed a new deal with the Philadelphia Phillies for the 2019 season. His accomplish...
Mar 3, 2017 · 10 MLB Players You Didn't Know Were Christian. With Major League Baseball's spring training now officially underway and the World Baseball Classic set to start next week, Associated Press sportswriter and author Rob Maaddi has released a new book, titled Baseball Faith: 52 MLB Stars Reflect on Their Faith. The book, which provides a platform ...
Bio. 2022 (Junior): Heart Second Team All-Conference...appeared in 20 games all in relief...finished with a 4-2 record with six saves and a 0.96 ERA over 47.0 innings pitched...struck out 13.40 batters per nine innings as opposing hitters batted for a .193 average against...earened Heart Pitcher of the Week on Feb. 28 following a weekend where ...
Bio. 2023 (Senior): Heart Honorable Mention All-Conference...Heart Gold Glove Award Winner...appeared and started 13 games on the mound...finished with a 7-3 recorded and a 4.70 ERA over a team-high 76.2 innings pitched...recorded a team-high 104 strikeouts for a 12.24 K/9 average as opposing hitters finished with a .248 batting average against ...
