Cardinals’ Kyle Gibson explains his Christian faith [Video]

Major League Baseball pitcher Kyle Gibson revealed that his first baseball injury led him to becoming a devout Christian.

“I was born in a Christian home in Greenfield, Indiana, and a lot of my childhood is filled with memories of going to church,” Gibson explained.

The pitcher has played in the majors since 2013, beginning his career with the Minnesota Twins. It has been a long road, however.

Gibson was drafted out of high school by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 36th round of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft. It would be seven years until he busted into the MLB after playing in minor leagues in Florida, Arizona, and more.

His Christian faith, though, was always part of his career path.

“I don’t remember a time not going to church. From October through March, every Sunday we were in church. From March to October we were always playing baseball. …