Monday, June 18, 2018

Carlos Martinez Writes Article About Improbable Rise From Poverty To Pro

Monday on The Players' Tribune, St. Louis Cardinals' ace Carlos Martinez opened up about his journey from poverty in the Dominican Republic to the big leagues. In a moving piece, Martinez describes pitching in front of his childhood heroes Pedro Martinez and David Ortiz in his hometown, nearly becoming a priest, questioning the purpose of his life, and living his dream as an MLB pitcher.

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