Kevin Kiermaier: Beating the Odds

by | Jan 9, 2017 | Baseball, Best Of | 5 comments

The road to greatness is never easy.

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Tuesday, June 10. 2010. It was supposed to be one of the best days of Kevin Kiermaier’s life.

It was the second day of the MLB Draft, when rounds 2-30 were being held. “I had two outstanding years in college and everyone was telling me I would probably go between the 8th and 15th round,” Kevin explained. “So I had everyone come over, my friends and family, and we were all waiting for my name to be called.”

But the night didn’t go as planned. “So the 8th round passes… the 10th… the 15th… nothing. I thought ‘Okay, not where I want to be but it’s alright,’ Kevin said. “But then we get to the 20th round… 25th… 30th… and my name never got called.”

It was an excruciating wait.

5 Comments

  1. Martin Quinonesmartin468
    Martin Quinonesmartin468 on January 11, 2017 at 7:27 AM

    Keep Grinding

  2. Wade
    Wade on January 11, 2017 at 7:27 PM

    Good read

  3. Joseph Lopez
    Joseph Lopez on January 12, 2017 at 12:46 PM

    I really wish i could get back to playing BaseBall but dont know where, I Miss It So Much, My Dream Was To Make It To The Big League And Play With The Stars I Will Love To Play And Meet But My Fav Is “Big Papi”(David Ortiz), But Stuff Happen That It Stopped My Dreams, I Wish One Day I Can Get Back On It💪😣.

    Sincerily, Joseph Lopez

  4. John Ward
    John Ward on January 14, 2017 at 5:27 PM

    Congratulations on making a team. Never,ever give up on your dreams. Happy New Year to you/yours truly

  5. Victor Ursan
    Victor Ursan on January 21, 2017 at 10:54 PM

    Great story, great example! Thank you for sharing.