#024 - Jim "The Rookie" Morris - The Unconventional Path To The Top Of Major League Baseball

Former MLB pitcher Jim Morris overcame incredible odds to achieve his big league dreams. Jim shares his inspirational story from facing a difficult childhood, to giving up on baseball, to making an unlikely comeback at age 35 and pitching in the majors. However, Jim's journey didn't end there. He endured a series of debilitating injuries and health issues, including Parkinson's disease and CTE, while also overcoming alcoholism and substance abuse. Jim's path to healing and his resilience in the face of adversity will leave you motivated to chase your own dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem.Timestamps:00:00 Environment of Baseball03:00 Sports as a Coping Mechanism: Finding Solace and Success17:57 Switching Identities: Athlete to Coach & Teacher26:24 A Second Chance at a Dream34:22 Making Major League Debut at 3539:09 A Faith-Based Path45:20 Turning Jim Morris' Story into 'The Rookie'50:56 Dealing with Physical Ailments52:51 A Miraculous Healing01:01:07 Faith and Control01:06:10 Making Fun of Life01:09:55 Encouraging Others to Keep GoingSend us Fan MailThank you so much for listening. I truly appreciate your time and support. Let me know what you thought of the episode and what you would like to see in the future. Any feedback would be awesome. Don't forget to subscribe for more exciting content on YouTube, and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or whatever platform you are listening on. Connect with me below:Instagram: Tim DoyleYoutube: Soulture