Photo by David Conde/Legends on Deck
We are excited to introduce a new feature on our growing site called, From A Players Eyes.
In every athlete, there lives a dream. The dream is to be the best you can be in your respective sport. Each dream has it’s own unique story – complete with the twists and turns and unexpected hardships. A select few make it to legend status, while others continue to follow their dreams, scratching and clawing for that one chance to prove their worth.
The story of success captures headlines, but what about the ball players on the minor league side? What about their stories?
When New York Yankees great Derek Jeter retired in 2014, he had the right idea when he decided to create a website where top athletes from all professional sports could connect directly with the fans and share their unique journey in their own words. It allowed us all to open the door and enter into their world.
Here at Legends on Deck, we take great pride in sharing the journeys of the players that are still working towards their dreams of playing Major League Baseball, while not forgetting about the players that never got the chance and had to leave the game they love behind. We decided to invite these players to share with the fans in their own words and on a more personal level, their experiences in the minor leagues and their stories on still chasing the dream.
For a growing list of ball players click here.
David Conde
David is the Founder and Co-Owner of Legends On Deck and Co-Host of the Legends On Deck Podcast. A lifelong sports fan with a special passion for the New York Mets and New York Knicks, David has spent more than a decade covering the sports he loves. From 2010 to 2014, he served as a Senior Editor for MetsMerized Online and Mets Minors, and in June 2014 fulfilled a lifelong dream by covering the New York Mets at Citi Field as a credentialed writer. As Legends On Deck has expanded beyond baseball, David has enjoyed diving into more sports, learning along the way and sharing those stories with readers and listeners. Married for over 27 years and the proud father of two adult sons, he continues to connect with sports fans through Legends On Deck, the podcast and social media.
