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By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged
ARLINGTON, Texas — In the fourth grade, I discovered Topps baseball cards.
I’d chew the crunchy bubble gum inside each 20-cent pack and memorize the stats of all my favorite players.
Nearly half a century later, I remain passionate about Major League Baseball.
In recent years, my love for the game has inspired me to delve into the trend of MLB teams hosting faith days.
In 2023, I traveled to Southern California to cover back-to-back Christian themes at Petco Park in San Diego and Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The next year, I wrote a column about the Baltimore Orioles’ first faith night.
Last year, I explored the history and appeal of Home Plate Detroit, which each year brings together Christian fans of the Tigers.
In my latest story, published by Religion Unplugged today, I detail why the Texas Rangers’ latest Faith and Family Day drew extra attention.
A relevant chunk of that report:
This column appears in the online magazine Religion Unplugged.
Photo courtesy of the Texas Rangers
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 