018: Jeff Suppan - 17-year MLB Veteran Pitcher - "Pitching was my prayer."
Virtuous Athlete
Jeff Suppan spent 17 seasons in Major League Baseball, playing for seven different organizations and three of those twice. In 2006, he was the NLCS MVP for the St. Louis Cardinals, on their way to a World Series Championship. Jeff became involved with Catholic Athletes for Christ in its early beginnings, went to Rome in 2005 to speak at a special Sports gathering at the Vatican, and was pivotal in growing the MLB Mass Ministry we have today. Jeff has a daughter in high school and an eighth-grade son, who are now his focus in retirement. He shares how he utilizes his MLB experience to help his children achieve greater success in sports and, more importantly, in their faith. Jeff is an amazing guy that I always enjoy sharing many laughs with, hearing his great stories, and coming to know Christ more through his friendship.