Last week, former first-overall pick for the Houston Astros, Mark Appel joined Twitter to share some important life lessons he learned in his journey from star-prospect to “Biggest Bust in MLB History” to his latest shot at redeeming his baseball career.
He highlights the importance of being realistic with yourself, building strong relationships and maintaining proper mental health. He was met with words of encouragement from Lance McCullers Jr, Marcus Stroman and many other folks that he had an impact on throughout his journey.
According to Athletes for Hope, a non-profit organization specializing in mental health awareness and support for athletes across all levels, approximately 46.