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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
