IT GAVE US A LITTLE BIT OF HOPE. STEPHEN: 275 WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT ADDRESSED TO NINE SENIORS. Congratulations class of 2020! That’s upsetting, but one star MLB player is trying to ease the pain a bit at his old high school. Christian Yelich sends heartfelt letter to seniors at his former high school. There’s a cliché in sports that goes, “Play Every Game As if it’s Your Last” For some of us that comes at 12, others it’s 18,20,22, and for the lucky ones much later. Christian Yelich: Career, Awards. I’m sure this probably isn’t how you envisioned your senior year coming to a close but this is just a small chapter of your life that’s just beginning!There’s a cliché in sports that goes, “Play Every Game As if it’s Your Last” For some of us that comes at 12, others it’s 18,20,22, and for the lucky ones much later. Got this email today from the best player in baseball, to forward to our seniors, if you are a senior in high school or college take a minute to read. WE APPRECIATE IT. He attended Westlake High School for elementary school. Best of luck in this next phase of life you’re prepared for anything that comes your way. >> JUST TO SHOW THAT MUCH RESPECT FOR US NINE KIDS, IT’S REALLY AWESOME. You’ve experienced things that most people go an entire lifetime without seeing, and each time coming out on the other end stronger! The New York Post’s Marc Berman reported this week that if Chris Paul ends up on the Knicks via trade, close friend Carmelo Anthony will likely want to f, Video: Braves’ Ozzie Albies commits baserunning blunder in Game 6, Video: Mookie Betts robs Marcell Ozuna with great catch against wall, Jeremy Pruitt addresses Tennessee quarterback situation after Jarrett Guarantano benching, Dan Mullen announces he tested positive for COVID-19 as part of Florida outbreak, Rajon Rondo almost retired after ill-fated stint with Mavericks. Yelich himself went to school there, and his message might help ease the pain for some seniors who didn’t get to play this year. >> AND PERSON. It’s fine because you’re going to go on to do great things in this world, things that have a way bigger impact than anything that can be done on a baseball field! Christian Yelich – Westlake Class of 2010. Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich sent out an inspiring message to senior baseball players at Westlake High School in Westlake Village, Ca. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. His high school played a key role in his development, so this is him paying that back a bit. There’s no doubt that the senior class at Westlake must appreciate getting a message from one of the best baseball players in the league right now offering them a bit of motivation and reassurance, and it’s a cool thing for him to have done.