Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman was asked about the role Jesus plays in his life. And his answer cuts straight to the thing most athletes never say out loud. "He's my Lord and Savior. Not only that, also my teacher. I try to study scripture each day and learn more about Jesus every day and kind of model my life after him. My performance in the game or whatever's happening isn't my identity. Rather, as a disciple of Jesus. That's the foundation of my life and it kind of makes me who I am." That one sentence deserves to sit for a moment. My performance in the game is not my identity. That is one of the hardest things for any athlete to actually believe. The entire sports world is built around performance. Your value is your numbers. Your worth is your contract. Your identity is your stats. And Tommy Edman looked at all of that and said: none of that is who I am. He is a disciple of Jesus. That is his identity. The baseball is just what he does. He also said something that reveals how he maintains that foundation. He studies scripture every day. Not weekly. Not when he feels like it. Every day. And he is actively trying to learn more about Jesus and model his life after Him. That is discipleship. That is not a Sunday morning posture. That is a daily practice of sitting at the feet of the teacher and asking to become more like Him. In a culture that attaches worth to performance and identity to achievement, Tommy Edman is building his life on something that does not move when the batting average drops. "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing" (John 15:5). Is your identity built on what you do or on who Jesus says you are? This is what it looks like when someone refuses to let their performance define them. Tommy Edman plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers, one of the most watched teams in baseball, and he said plainly that his identity has nothing to do with what happens on the field. He is a disciple of Jesus. That is it. That is who he is. And he studies scripture every day to stay rooted in that truth. Pray for Tommy Edman and pray that more athletes build their identity on Jesus instead of their jersey number.

Spent #worldsoftballday @NDsoftball field Winning 2!

Memorial Day grind at @FISTFootball 🇺🇸🏈 Putting in the work with Coach Sabo, sharpening my technique and dialing everything in for the season ahead. No days off when you’re chasing to be the best I can for my team @ReiverFootball Today we honor those who sacrificed for our freedom by giving maximum effort in everything we do. 💪 #MemorialDay #FistFootball #Football #StudentAthlete #OLine

Afternoon training session in the grass. Working my center techniques, refining my skills, and letting my feet connect with the earth. Getting stronger, more balanced, and more grounded as the season approaches. 🌱💪 #SeasonPrep #Training #Grounded #SkillWork

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"It's an honor. My grandpa grew up a Brooklyn Dodgers fan, so I know he's really excited to see me play." Chuckie Robinson speaks with @kirsten_watson after getting called up from OKC.

Good morning, It’s a new day! All I see is sunshine today! 🙌🏻

Chicago Bears legend Brian Urlacher spoke out against Illinois Democrats for giving billions of dollars to illegal immigrants, while the Bears now plan to move to Indiana because Illinois failed to pass a tax relief and stadium incentive bill. "They just don't care."

Knicks fans WAITED for the Spurs at their hotel and somebody threw something at Wemby and hit him THIS IS ACTUALLY INSANE MAN WTF

Knicks fans ATTACKED a Five Guys employee for being a Spurs fan 😳

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Had a great time at the @UofIllinois Football Camp! Measured in at 6’3”, 184 lbs, posted a 9’4” broad jump, and ran a 4.66 40-yard dash. Can’t wait to get back to Champaign! #ILL @BarryLunneyJr @artursitkowski4 @BretBielema @Eddie__Simpkins @CoachNeu @TerryHawthorne1 @CoachEmbleton @Recruit2Illini @PrepRedzoneIL @EDGYTIM @LemmingReport @QBHitList @coachPatRyan @QBUniverseQBU @AllenTrieu @GregSmithRivals @scottybscout @Bryan_Ault @CartdogBoyd

I would like to say thank you to my friends, coaches and teachers, and everyone at Carmel Catholic High School who has helped me grow both as a student-athlete and as a person. I enjoyed every moment over the past 2 years. I will be transferring to St.Francis H.S for the upcoming school year. 🔹#ALLIN ▫️ @EDGYTIM @sloche_o @PrepRedzoneIL @DeepDishFB @offsznbrand @SFHSFBWheaton @LemmingReport

Blessed to receive an offer from @IlliniFootball. @BretBielema @Coach_JLT @coachPatRyan @Recruit2Illini @ChiefOskee @EDGYTIM @TheUCReport @AllenTrieu @PrepRedzone @SidelinePreps @rivals @PrairieRidgeFB @PrepRedzoneIL

After a great conversation with Coach Wheatley, I am blessed to receive an offer from the University of Illinois! @CoachAsad21 @EDGYTIM @AllenTrieu @LemmingReport @TomLoy247 @CraigHaubert @SWiltfong_ @CoachCParker

Freddie Freeman on 2,500 hits: "It does mean a lot. There's always another to get to, but to step back and realize how long you have to play..it does mean a lot." Get closer to the action with SNLA , with the MLB app. 🔗: MLB.com/GetDodgers

"There ain't no doubt about me. I'll work 'til I can't anymore." Have a feeling #Illini fans are going to love 2027 QB Sladen Shack. "I'm a small town guy, growing up in the country. Football is all I eat, sleep and breath for my whole life. I'm going to work hard, I'm a competitor."

#AGTG Thank you Lord for everything that you’ve blessed with me, I thank my family for the sacrifices you’ve made, and thank you to the coaches that have helped me along the way! #Committed

I will be at the U of I Big Man Camp June 10th!!!@Recruit2Illini @BretBielema @Coach_BMiller @DunlapFootball