(Episode 190) "The Rookie" Jim Morris.

Send us Fan MailJim Morris always dreamed of being a major league baseball player. When he got drafted in the first round in 1984, that dream felt close to becoming a reality. Unfortunately, a series of injuries forced him into early retirement. Instead, Morris got married, started a family, and got his college degree. Shortly after, he became a high school science teacher and baseball coach in West Texas.One day, while giving a speech to his high school team about pursuing their dreams, a player challenged Jim to go after his own. So they made a bet, if the team won the District Championship, he would try out for the majors.The team did their job. Now it was time for him to do his.The 35-year-old Morris wasn’t very sure of himself at the try-out. When he saw the scout shaking the radar gun, he was worried his fastball didn’t even register. But soon he learned the truth. He was bringing it. Hard. 98 miles-per-hour to be exact.Three months later, Jim Morris was toeing the rubber for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, finally living his major league dream.Disney quickly turned Jim’s incredible story into a feature film, The Rookie, starring Dennis Quaid. And the rest is history.Today, Jim Morris is a renowned motivational speaker, sharing his journey with audiences across the globe.Meet: Jim Morris.Welcome to Monday Morning Critic Podcast!Instagram: Monday Morning CriticTwitter: @mdmcriticFacebook: Monday Morning Critic PodcastEmail: [email protected]: www.mmcpodcast.com  Support the show