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Jon Peters, Author - Former baseball pitcher

Jon Peters, Author - Former baseball pitcher

FromSports Spectrum Podcast


Jon Peters, Author - Former baseball pitcher

FromSports Spectrum Podcast

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Jun 25, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Episode 121 Jon Peters was the first high school baseball player ever to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated. In 1989, he set a record with 53 consecutive wins by a high school pitcher. He finished his dominant 4-year career by going 54-1.  With dreams of making it to the Major Leagues, Jon accepted a scholarship to Texas A&M where injuries would end his baseball career. In his first book "When Life Grabs You By The Baseballs," Jon chronicles his journey from riches to rags and back to riches. Struggling to find value and happiness, Jon turned to alcohol, and eventually suicide. In the worst place of his life, Peters took a risk, reached out in desperation, and found a God that loved him and cared about him.  In this episode of the podcast, Jon Peters shares his story of struggle, fame, identity and success. A very vulnerable and transparent Peters tell us about being on the cover of Sports Illustrated, why baseball was his God, losing it all, and how he was able to find a life full of joy and peace in Christ.  For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com 
Released:
Jun 25, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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Hosted by former ESPN Senior Producer Jason Romano, Sports Spectrum is an interview driven podcast that features stories on the intersection of faith and sports.