Baseball in America Tour - Clarification

"I wasn’t just chasing baseball; I was chasing freedom and living authentically, even if some people didn’t get it. That’s what mattered to me most."

2014 - Sami, Me, Dad

Ten years ago, I was getting interviewed quite a bit, and while I liked the attention, I wasn’t entirely comfortable with it. I was still figuring out how to talk on camera and control my nervous gestures. Watching myself on TV made me feel self-conscious about everything from my head shape to my gut. It was funny but also kind of revealing about my insecurities. The media mostly focused on the emotional side of my story, especially regarding my dad, but for me, it wasn’t just about baseball—it was about freedom, finding less stress, and doing something I was passionate about. Even though some people didn’t get it, I knew I was living a dream, following my authentic self, and that’s what mattered to me most.

Originally Posted on June 25, 2014

I have been interviewed quite a bit lately—Milwaukee, Austin, and two Omaha stations. I w…