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Jahmai Jones Honors Mom Through Team Korea Baseball
16 Feb
Summary
- Jones plays for Team Korea, honoring his mother's heritage.
- His father died when Jones was 13, leaving his mother to raise six children.
- He is set to compete in the World Baseball Classic in Japan.
Major League Baseball player Jahmai Jones is preparing to represent Team Korea in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. This deeply personal endeavor is a profound way for Jones to honor his mother and her South Korean heritage.
Jones's father died unexpectedly when Jahmai was just 13, leaving his mother to manage a household of six children alone. Her resilience and strength in raising the family have served as a constant inspiration for Jones throughout his life and career.
Jones, now 28 and a father himself, gained a new appreciation for his mother's sacrifices after experiencing parenthood. He made a concerted effort to be included in the Team Korea roster, a goal he shared with his mother.
He will travel to Japan for the tournament, where his mother and two sisters are expected to attend. Jones acknowledges that this experience will be one of the most significant of his baseball career.
