HOME SWEET HOME
Well, our 2021 life-changing trip to the DR is over. We touched down at the Charlotte-Douglas Airport yesterday at 5:11. On one hand, it was so good to be home! It was great to see loved ones and friends, and to have Chick-fil-A and McDonald's. On the hand, we already...
Friday – July 16 – Justin Stewart
Justin Stewart, Catcher California University of Pennsylvania This is my third time here visiting the Dominican Republic and each time I come I have learned something new. It is my first trip with the Pride baseball team and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of...
Thursday – July 15 – Emmanuel Johnson
Emmanuel Johnson, Pitcher Liberty University This is my first year with the Pride and playing for Coach Hudak. When I first received the invitation to play I was hesitant. I had never done anything he had explained like going to the Dominican Republic and do ministry...
Wednesday – July 14 – Kody Trujillo
Kody Trujillo, Infielder Columbia International University I was a really late addition to the pride this summer and I can not thank the team enough for being so welcoming. I have never had an experience like this in my life, nor did I ever think I would be in a...
Tuesday – July 13 – Jordan Thurmond
Jordan Thurmond, IF/OF U of South Carolina-Sumter This is the second time that I have taken a trip with the Pride and Coach Hudak to the Dominican Republic. The first time I went was with a bunch of high school guys when I was 16, but this time I was able to go with...
Monday – July 12 – Jared Szabo
Jarod Szabo, Pitcher Georgia Southern University My name is Jared Szabo and this is my first year with the Piedmont Pride. I go to Georgia Southern University and I am majoring in Construction Engineering. I will be a junior in the classroom but actually a freshman on...
Sunday – July 11 – Reece Fields
Reece Fields, Pitcher North Greenville University This trip has been extremely eye opening for me. I had heard stories from previous players of what the Dominican Republic would look like, but I was still shocked when I saw the villages for the first time. They looked...
Saturday – July 10 – Ben Wetenhall
Ben Wetenhall, Infielder College of Charleston As we our in our last week here in the Dominican Republic, it makes me come to realize how blessed I am to be in this amazing country one more time. This morning, we woke up early (per usual) and headed to San Pedro de...
Friday – July 9 – Patrick Brogan
Patrick Brogan, Outfielder California University of Pennsylvania Today the team and I had an unforgettable experience as we got to play the St. Louis Cardinals Dominican Summer league squad. After driving through the streets of the Dominican Republic the past week it...
DAYS 5-8 IN THE DR
Our amazing and life-changing trip continues. The Dominican Republic is an unbelievable place filled with unbelievable people. We see the beauty of the country and the people every day. I must say that we also see the abject poverty every day as well. It is certainly...