And one of those orphans is Dennis Kasumba, who is trying to escape that poverty and fulfill a lifelong dream of playing professional baseball. He explained what Kasumba’s life in Uganda is like and how his baseball coach, Paul Wafula changed his life. And Coach Wafula coaxed them out of that and brought them to the baseball field by giving him incentives, offering lunch... Coach Wafula played semi-pro baseball in Japan and Uganda and now shares his love for the sport with local players. Skalij said the hope that baseball gives the players is invaluable in their poor town.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 17, 2023 22:39 UTC