Cru & A with baseball freshman Jackson Ryan

Cru & A with baseball freshman Jackson Ryan

Jackson Ryan was born with cerebral palsy, but that hasn't stopped him from playing collegiate baseball and it 
won't stop him from fulfilling his MLB dreams. Find out more about Jackson, his plans for the future and his life with cerebral palsy.


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 What is your career goal and why?    
My career goal is to be the general manager of a Major League Baseball team. It has always been my goal and my dream to be the general manager of a team. I have grown up in the game and when I get out of college, I want to be a GM.


   Why did you choose UMHB?   
I chose UMHB because of the baseball program and because it has my major. I always wanted to play college baseball and I am fortunate that UMHB gave me that chance. I also wanted to find a university where I could get a degree in sport management.


Tell us about life with cerebral palsy.
I was born with cerebral palsy and I just deal with it. It can be tough, but I just do the best that I can with it. I know it was harder on my parents since I had CP, but they always made sacrifices to help me see the best therapists that I could. One of the positives that has come out of life with cerebral palsy is that I can help other kids who are going through it. It has also helped me grow as a person because I know what hard work is.


Tell us about baseball. When did you start playing and what do you love about it? 
I started playing baseball when I was three years old. I have always grown up around baseball and I just love the game. I love everything about baseball. When I am about to go into a game, I want to be as focused as I possibly can be. If I can focus on getting people out, then I tend to do better in the games. 
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