Connor Jones: Giving Back with Groundouts

In “Giving Back with Groundouts” I have chosen to partner with the Theodore Madison Foundation. The Theodore Madison Foundation is close to me on several different levels. The founders have been friends of mine dating back to high school, but it’s not who founded it, it’s why they founded it. The foundation was created in honor of Kevin Husum.

Kevin and I became close in college, and even played against each other when I pitched at Virginia, and he played at James Madison University. Kevin tragically, abruptly, and unexpectedly passed away during the summer of 2016 when he was on a lake back home with his friends. Kevin jumped into the water to catch a football and never resurfaced. Kevin’s sudden death struck all of his friends to the core and still does to this day.

The Theodore Madison Foundation reflects the same passion Kevin had for his own life, in their mission, to “uplift youth by getting them physically active by providing resources and opportunities to participate in sport and recreation.”

JOIN ME IN SUPPORTING DESERVING YOUTH STAY IN THE GAME BY PLEDGING FOR EVERY GROUND BALL OUT I ROLL THIS SEASON.

I’ve chosen to help honor Kevin’s life and the mission of the foundation in “Giving Back with Groundouts”. Somehow I have developed an uncanny ability to induce groundballs as a pitcher. Over the past two seasons, I have ranked one of the best in all of professional baseball in groundout to fly out ratio. Therefore, as opposed to strikeouts, let’s have some fun with this. I have decided to pledge $15 per groundout this season to give to the Theodore Madison Foundation. My goal is to raise $10,000 to help provide the youth with the resources and opportunities needed to participate in sport and recreation. I please ask and challenge anyone to help by donating or pledging with me, any amount makes a difference! Thank you!