Brian Roberts
Posted by: Bradley McDonald
Here's a nice article on Brian Roberts, the Orioles' second baseman who has emerged as one of the top hitters in the American League this year. The article explains how he deals with his newfound fame and how he keeps everything in perspective.
Baseball is not the only thing in Roberts' life anymore. A devout Christian, Roberts, along with a couple of teammates, attend "chapel" before Sunday afternoon games.
Roberts, who is single, devotes a lot of time to charitable pursuits, usually making at least one appearance per homestand. Last week, he teamed up with Sharpie at Highlandtown Middle School to host a program that donated $10,000 of funds and supplies to the school. Wearing a black fleece and jeans and barely distinguishing himself from some of the students, Roberts played catch with the kids, signed autographs and urged them to continue their education.
"My life is not baseball," Roberts said. "It used to be if I went 0-for-4, it was the end of the world. But I know there are so many more important things in life."
HEY!
THIS ARTICLE PROVES THAT BRIAN IS MORE THAN A BASBEALL PLAYER, HE IS JUST A GOOD GUY, AWESOME ARTICLE I PLAN TO TELL MY FRIENDS
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Anonymous |
Mon Jun 13, 01:12:00 PM 2005
I AGREE, BRIAN ROBERTS IS A GREAT ROLE MODEL FOR YOUNG FANS. IT IS GREAT THAT SOMEONE HIS AGE AND IN HIS POSITION OPENLY EXPRESSES HIS PERSONAL BELIEFS. EVEN IF HE WASN'T DOING GREAT IN BASEBALL, I WOULD STILL BE A BIG FAN. WE NEED MORE GOOD ATHELETES LIKE HIM.
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Anonymous |
Wed Jun 15, 08:47:00 PM 2005
Brian Roberts is an amazing person. He doesn't let baseball go to his head and he does so much with the community. Spending a lot of his time with children who are sick or even spending time with ones who are just having fun is great. He is so down to earth and respectable. I know he will continue to do these things even after his baseball career is over and these are the kinds of people you want in your community.
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Thu Aug 09, 01:24:00 PM 2007