The Batter's Box (part 2)

Evan Gattis is the back up catcher for the Atlanta Braves.  He started the season in that role.  He wouldn't have had the opportunity without the off-season surgery of the Braves' starting catcher Brian McCann.  The Braves now have a good problem on their hands.  McCann is a multi-year All Star.  Gattis happens to have worked his way into the most valued batting position in the line up, fourth.  Gattis has already hit several home runs this season and seems to be on a streak.

Those who knew Gattis before he was a Brave didn't think this would happen.  Gattis was an outstanding high school baseball player.  When he didn't get drafted to play for Major League Baseball in 2004, he went into somewhat of a tailspin.  He moved around from job to job not even looking at baseball.  Encouraged by a family member, Gattis played college ball at a small school.  He was noticed by the Braves and drafted in 2010.  He was probably never thought to be more than a "fill-in" player.

Now when Evan steps into the batter's box each time at bat, thousands of fans have the highest confidence that this man will hit a homerun.  The great thing also is that Evan feels the same way.

Do you have confidence that you can get the job done?  Others have the highest confidence in you.  Don't think of failure.  Consider your opportunity and hit a homer.