By intentionally going out of my way to create a sense of belonging for other players, I felt more at home in the team myself. Leading people was what really made me tick, and that helped me tick the scoreboard over as well. My personal cause made sense and had meaning because it was firmly rooted in the team’s collective cause. My sphere of impact transcended what I was able to do with the bat or as a fielder, and I immediately fell in love with that responsibility.
