PICTURE FROM:
http://djclanc4shizl.blogspot.com/2008_08_24_archive.html
Maybe it was just me, but this is what Pedroia looked like while he was clubbing pitch after pitch into and over the outfield walla during the Sox-Rays series. Personally, it was incredible that they continued to pitch to him. He was killing it.
I meant to cite Pedroia's story at that time, as well as that of Cubs farmhand Matthew Cerda. Both are great stories of the "little" guy succeeding in the land of the "giants" and doing it the right way in spite of the obstacles.
Pedroia wins the AL MVP and Cerda ends up realizing his dream of playing professionally.
MATTHEW CERDA'S STORY HIGHLIGHTED BY ESPN:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=cerda&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab2pos1
Guys of average size, with above average heart who succeed by doing things the right way. They should be the examples to kids and parents when the discussion turns to how to succeed against opponents who may not be doing things the right way.
Cerda competed against the Little League team from the Bronx led by Danny Almonte. The ESPN story highlights that while Cerda may have been "cheated", he persevered and continued to work and compete the right way. In the end, he was the one who came out on top. Kudos to both Dustin Pedroia and Matthew Cerda for the examples they have set for kids.
MATTHEW CERDA: FROM LITTLE LEAGUE TO HIGH SCHOOL - DRAFTED BY CUBS 2008
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