"Eventually my mom comes down to see what's wrong. And man ... I started crying so hard. 'Why am I like this??' I asked her. 'Why do I suck?? Why can't I just enjoy baseball like I used to???'"
"I'll never forget my mom's response. She was like, 'Ernie.... let's be honest. You could be done playing baseball tomorrow. I mean, I hope not. It could happen, though, right?? So why not enjoy it???"
Ernie Clement shares his heartfelt experiences as a lifelong baseball fan and player. He recalls his childhood memories of playing whiffle ball and his aspirations to play professionally. After facing struggles in the majors, a pivotal conversation with his mother during a family gathering helped him regain perspective. She encouraged him to enjoy the game, reminding him that his baseball career could end unexpectedly. This moment became a turning point for Clement, shaping his outlook on the sport and his connection to the Toronto Blue Jays.
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