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'We live in a broken world': Cincinnati Reds' Jake Fraley says 'walking with Jesus' helped during daughter's cancer battle



Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley got off to a hot start for the 2024 MLB season despite a troublesome offseason that saw his daughter battling cancer.

Fraley earned himself a new contract worth $2.15 million after putting up career-high numbers in home runs and runs batted in for 2023, but much of his focus heading into the new season has been undoubtedly with his family.

"Cincinnati Reds fans have been praying for your family and sending well wishes to your 5-year-old daughter Avery, who is in remission," WLWT's Olivia Ray told Fraley.

"Praise Jesus," Fraley interrupted.

"It's wonderful news," Ray continued. "A new perspective I'm sure for you this offseason and this past year. How are you walking into this season with everything that your family has been through?" the reported asked.

"Walking with Jesus. Simple as that," Fraley replied. "We’re going through the most challenging part that we’ve ever had to as a family. But to be able to understand who my Father is and how much He loves me and the fact that He can provide a true peace and a true joy and a true happiness that can only come from Him."

"We live in a broken world," the 28-year-old continued. "We live in a world that, unfortunately, has a lot of disease. It has sickness. It has a lot of awful things that happen to a lot of good people … but praise the Lord that we have a Savior that died on the cross for us and is allowing for a way for us to be able to still live with — like I said — that true joy, true peace, true happiness, no matter what circumstance you’re going through."

Rake Fraley begins his year 2-for-2.\n\nI caught up with @jfral_23 pregame - who told me his daughter, Avery, is in remission AND in the stands today. \u2665\ufe0f\n\nJake's 5-year-old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia during the #Reds playoff hunt last season. | @WLWT
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Just after the 2024 season started, Fraley announced that he and his wife had teamed up with a nonprofit to aimed at fighting sex trafficking, to which they would donate money for each homerun Fraley hits.

"My wife and I have teamed up with [This Mission] to join their mission in advancing the gospel while fighting sex trafficking and the sexual exploitation of minors[.] We’ll be donating $500 per homerun I hit this year and I encourage everyone to check them out & donate when you can!" Fraley wrote on X.

The charity's mission statement said that the organization "mobilizes believers on the mission field" and provides support for "organizations actively fighting sex trafficking and sexual exploitation."

My wife and I have teamed up with @this_mission to join their mission in advancing the gospel while fighting sex trafficking and the sexual exploitation of minors\nWe\u2019ll be donating $500 per homerun I hit this year and I encourage everyone to check them out & donate when you can!
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After explaining that his daughter is now in a much better physical state, Fraley was asked about his expectations for the new season.

"I think we're just going to be here for each other," he predicted.

Fraley also emphasized "daily execution" as his preferred thought process as opposed to worrying about overarching expectations. The day-to-day process requires discipline, he noted, and the ability to push a set of defined goals to the back of his mind.

"I think expectations kind of cloud what we want to do in the present moment," the player concluded.

Fraley hails from Frederick, Maryland, and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2016.

Jake Fraley and his family participated in the Easter Egg Hunt at Great American Ball Park on Kids Opening Day, following the game. \n\n\ud83d\udc30\ud83e\udd5a\n\n@jfral_23 | @Reds
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Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tom Browning dead at 62



Former Major League Baseball player Tom Browning, who pitched a perfect game in 1988 while playing for the Cincinnati Reds, is dead at the age of 62 years old.

According to a Boone County Sheriff's Office press release, authorities responded to the man's home in Kentucky on Monday due to a report of a man discovered not breathing.

"Upon arrival, deputies located a 62-year-old man, later identified as Thomas L. Browning, unresponsive on a couch inside of the home," the release noted. "No foul play is suspected in connection with Mr. Browning's death."

\u201cSheriff Michael A. Helmig reports the death of former Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Tom Browning.\u201d
— Boone County Sheriff\u2019s Office (@Boone County Sheriff\u2019s Office) 1671482606

Browning's wife had passed away earlier this year in March, according to Cincinnati.com. On December 14, Tom Browning had pled guilty to a misdemeanor drunk driving charge, the outlet reported, citing court records.

According to MLB.com, Browning experienced a fractured bone while pitching in 1994 — video footage of the dramatic incident shows the athlete collapse to the ground after throwing the ball. His baseball career concluded with the Kansas City Royals in 1995 — MLB.com indicated that he had to retire due to breaking the same bone.

"The entire Reds family is stunned and deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Browning," a Reds press release noted. "Affectionately referred to as 'Mr. Perfect,' Tom was a true Red who after his playing days made the Cincinnati area his home and remained heavily involved with the organization."

"A fan favorite, the Reds Hall of Famer touched fans' hearts at team events, Reds Hall of Fame festivities and Reds Community Fund activities," the team noted. "We join Reds Country in mourning the loss of one [of] our all-time greats, who created so many memories and magical moments for us all. Our deepest condolences to Tom's family during this difficult time."

\u201cThe Reds are saddened to learn of the passing of former pitcher Tom Browning.\u201d
— Cincinnati Reds (@Cincinnati Reds) 1671484634