A catcher’s mask pendant hangs at the bottom of a gold chain around Jorge Alfaro’s neck.
The small charm, which is normally concealed behind Alfaro’s shirt, was a gift from his father almost three years ago and serves as a reminder of his journey to where he is now.
Of the initial self-doubt rivaled by a drive to succeed.
Of the challenge of learning a new position while playing the game he grew up with back in Colombia.
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Of the eight-year climb through the minor leagues, knowing his dream was so close yet still so far away while expectations loomed around him.