I want to help create a world where future generations of baseball players don’t have to sacrifice authenticity or who they really are to play the game they love.” But today, you can’t find a single active baseball player who is out publicly. “Those are worlds where people like me are told they can’t belong. “I kept thinking about the little 14-year-old me, who was scared because I’m a baseball player who loved country music,” said Ruby. He said in an interview that he hopes he can help others feel confident to be themselves, especially in sports, CBS Sports reported.Īmerica is changing faster than ever! Add Changing America to your Facebook or Twitter feed to stay on top of the news. Ruby, 25, is an infielder in the Mavericks Independent Baseball League.
