Jack Paris, who just committed to Texas A&M baseball, follows in the family tradition.
Jack Paris (courtesy, PerfectGame.org)
People who know me know that I grew up in a sports family. And baseball is the #1 sport in my family. That said, I was the one who broke the mold and played football, and I also ran track.
My older brother, David, played baseball for the University of Texas under Coach Cliff Gustafson. I loved going to Austin to see him play at Dish-Falk Field. Later, David played minor league baseball for the Rio Grande Valley White Wings. He was a coach there, too. Before David’s time, my grandfather played baseball for the University of Houston. Later, he was drafted by MLB as a pitcher.
We’ve had two generations of high school pitchers. And, now, I’m pleased to say the number is three in the person of my nephew Jack Paris. I’m pleased to say that Jack will take his skills to the collegiate level at Texas A&M. Jack, at 6’3 and growing, can throw his fastball up to 86 mph.
I’m very proud of Jack. I’ve watched him grow into an outstanding young athlete, and he is also a person of character.
Congrats to Jack Paris! The family looks forward to him doing great things in College Station.
