Bubba Trammell
New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Detroit Tigers

Outfielder

6 feet

220 pounds


"Anyone who plays baseball understands how tough this game can be. There are so many ups and downs, it's tough to keep your perspective. What helps me a lot is that I put my trust in the Lord. Once I do that it puts baseball in perspective. The ironic thing is, once you stop dwelling on the game and put your focus on the Lord, you start playing better.

When I was early in my minor-league career I was fortunate to come in contact with John Venlet, who ran the Baseball Chapel program at Lakeland. He helped bring me to the Lord, and knowing that I have God in my life, has helped me tremendously.

Like anybody in this world, I have my struggles. But I find that these troubles can actually bring me closer to God. I have found that the difficulties that I've experienced in my career can wear me down if I let them. But once I realized that baseball wasn't the most important thing, but Christ, it helped lighten my burden. That's why Philippians 4:13 is my favorite verse.

"I can do all things in Christ which strengthened me."

It inspires me a lot through the difficulties that this game and life have to offer."

Do you have your ups and down and struggles like Bubba Trammell? There is help for you, someone to lighten your burden. His name is Jesus. To meet Him, click here.

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