D-Backs Prospect Will Mabrey: Faith Through Loss, Injury, and Pain

Most athletes spend their lives chasing performance, but Will Mabrey discovered a deeper purpose through faith. A former Tennessee Volunteers pitcher and current Arizona Diamondbacks prospect, Will shares how setbacks—including missing high school baseball, a devastating family loss, and a career-threatening injury—strengthened his relationship with Christ.In this episode, Will opens up about going from being around faith to fully surrendering his life to Jesus in 2025, and how that decision transformed everything. He talks about redefining his identity beyond the game, and learning to trust God through every high and low. He shares the daily habits that anchor him—prayer, scripture, and community—and shares the importance of reflecting Christ to others—especially in difficult seasons. He also reminds anyone walking through pain that they are not alone. His story is a powerful reminder that true success isn’t found in results, but in living with purpose, faith, and peace in Christ through every season. If you're ready to redefine what success truly means and walk confidently through trials, this episode is your next step.If this episode encouraged you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with a teammate or someone who needs it.Follow Identity Sports for more content on faith, identity, and competition.Stay connected: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/identitysports_official/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IdentitySports⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@identitysports⁠ Check out ⁠https://www.identitysports.com/⁠ for more information.Follow Will on social media: https://www.instagram.com/willmabrey41Have questions, topic ideas, or want to connect? Reach out through social media or the website—we’d love to hear from you.Help more athletes discover their true identity in Christ by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing the podcast.