Super User Mobasser Posted June 30, 2022 Super User Posted June 30, 2022 Charleston Mo is a town of around five thousand folks located in the boot heel section of Missouri. I have a nephew named James Naile, who was born and raised there. James started little league baseball at an early age. He wanted to be a pitcher, like many boys. His first day of practice, he was told he was not strong enough to pitch, and became an outfielder. He stuck to his goal, eventually becoming a pitcher through high school, college, and minor league ball, playing for the Memphis Spurs. Just last week, James was called up to wear jersey# 68, pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals, in the major leagues. He's doing well so far. He's reached his lifelong goal, pitching in the majors for his #1 team, the Cardinals. Tenacity is a big thing in life. Setting a goal, then, sticking to it untill you've reached this goal. Set a goal, and don't give up. You might be amazed at what you can accomplish. I'm wishing James the very best in his major league career. 6 1 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted June 30, 2022 Global Moderator Posted June 30, 2022 Wow Is that not the coolest thing!! My nephew followed that same path all the way to the 7th pick overall in the MLB draft after breaking every hitting record at his Division 1 school. I know first hand the commitment, work and sacrifice it takes to reach the pinnacle of an athletes career. I wish James the absolute greatest of success and good health in his career. And to continue for many years to make himself and your family proud. Mike 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted June 30, 2022 Super User Posted June 30, 2022 That is really Tremendous ! Good for James. Thanks for sharing it. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 30, 2022 Super User Posted June 30, 2022 46 minutes ago, Mobasser said: ... and minor league ball, playing for the Memphis Spurs. Did you mean Memphis Redbirds? Quote
Super User Mobasser Posted June 30, 2022 Author Super User Posted June 30, 2022 1 hour ago, roadwarrior said: Did you mean Memphis Redbirds? Yes, I think that's correct Quote
Super User Tennessee Boy Posted June 30, 2022 Super User Posted June 30, 2022 Cool story. Congratulations James. 1 Quote
Super User DitchPanda Posted June 30, 2022 Super User Posted June 30, 2022 That's an awesome story...inspiring indeed. 1 Quote
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