Matt Will
Matt Will
real adversity heart
When I wrote "Lead Me," I had no idea that God was preparing me to lead my family through a season of great adversity. It was only a month after Pieces of a Real Heart was released that my wife, Sarah, and I found out that our son had a severe, life-threatening heart defect.
motivational sports adversity
We had a lot of adversity, but we found a way.
thinking
I think I forgot, more than I learned anything,
country team talking
I'm taking (the training) a little more seriously than I normally would to speed up the process. I don't care if people say I was a surprise pick. I feel like it's an honor and the people who made the decision to put me on the team know what they are talking about. To play for your country is something you can hold on to the rest of your life.
grateful men thinking
I had some tough times. Now that I look back on it, I'm very grateful for those times. I know now that I needed them. But at the time you think, 'Man, I wish I could just get to the major leagues!'
moving-forward simple want
I want to keep things simple and keep my energy focused on moving forward.
blessed athletic advantage
I feel like I've been blessed with some athletic ability and I'd like to take advantage of it.
college missing bigs
I'm not that big of a partier. I wasn't concerned about missing out on things in college.
football baseball college
A lot of people wanted me to play college football, but I wanted to get started playing pro baseball.
past games play
You have to look past the cool things and play the game. That's why you're here, to play the game.
team moving player
You get into pro ball and you realize all the guys were the best players on their teams. You have to keep moving forward.
excited right-now
I'm excited about where I am right now.
hard-work trying hard
I just go out every day and try to work hard.
attitude league get-better
I never really worried about stats in the minor leagues. I was more concerned with getting better and bringing a positive attitude every day.