Baseball Star quits to join Priesthood
Playing a professional baseball is a dream come true for many Americans, but a northern Californian baseball prospect has quit it to become a Roman Catholic priest; leaving behind a very lucrative sport career. He plans to enter seminary this summer.
(Photo/Picture: Grant Desme Photo)
The 23-year-old outfielder was the Most Valuable Player in last year’s Arizona Fall League, where major league clubs send their top prospects each autumn, according to BBC News.
It could not have come at a better time for the US Catholics as it is the time when Catholic priests are in high demand in Western countries due to few faithfuls choosing the blessed profession.
He was quoted as saying that he had no regrets. He said, “I was doing well at baseball. But I really had to get down to the bottom of things – I love the game, but I aspire to higher things.”
“I wasn’t at peace where I was at. I have no regrets.”
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Posted: January 24th, 2010 under Salt & Light.
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