Most Of Us Weren’t Born On Third Base On This Field

We came in through the back gate, glove in hand, hoping to earn our way onto the field.

And we saw it early:

Some players start every game.

Not because of skill—but because they’re the coach’s kid.

Others believe they hit a triple…

not realizing they were born already standing on third.

It’s not envy. It’s reality.

And it shaped how we approach my our game.

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3 biggest obstacles?

⚾ Staying motivated while sitting on the bench, even when we knew our pitch had more fire.

⚾ Learning not to take it personally when the rules weren’t written for us.

⚾ Keeping our integrity intact

in a system where calling it out could cost us the whole season.

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The unexpected lessons?

⚾ Silence isn’t weakness—it’s discipline. We were still growing, even when no one was watching.

⚾ Favoritism doesn’t change our talent. What we build in the shadows becomes our edge.

⚾ The best players don’t just play harder—they play smarter. Vision matters more than politics.

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Our turning point?

We stopped waiting for a fair shot

and started scouting for a better league.

One where ganas mattered.

Where presence meant more than privilege.

Where the question wasn’t “Who do you know?” but “What can you do?”

Eso cambia todo.

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Some of us may still be there:

Practicing your swing in silence.

Feeling overlooked. Wondering if it’s even worth it anymore.

But hear this:

Your struggle doesn’t disqualify you—it deepens your game.

You’re not broken.

You’re building.

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One thing you can do today:

Stop asking, “Why not me?”

Start asking, “Where is my field?”

Then start throwing.

Even if no one’s watching yet.

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You’re not just a player.

You’re becoming the kind of teammate—

and leader—

you once wished for.

And if you ever want to talk through that next pitch…

Aquí estoy.

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