Cardinal fans stood and gave him a 30 second standing ovation when he stepped up to the plate on 8 April. He almost cried. He deserved the cheers! Although this season he plays for the Brewers, his entire career was with the Cardinals.
His path was less traveled.
My interest in Kolten Wong started when I learned he grew up in Hawaii. At Kamehameha High School, he played football and baseball. He was co-winner of the Hawaii Baseball Player of the Year.
What motivated him? His hope drove him to play better.