Astros' George Springer finds courage in his stutter to help others | SportsCenter | ESPN Stories
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- The Houston Astros sit with a comfortable lead in their division heading into September, playoff baseball clearly in their sights. One of the catalysts for their success is New Britain, Connecticut’s own George Springer. His power, speed and defensive prowess are something to be marveled. As Jen Lada reports, it is his courage, character and fearlessness that have truly made an impact in the lives of those who stutter.
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And look at him right now ! World Series Champion and the MVP!! That ohh boy Springer!
Oscar Saucedo yes enjoying a rigged WS that he should have not won thank hurricane Harvey
schmoove Smoove it factually wasn't rigged you're just upset that the Dodgers lost to a better team. You'll understand when you grow up kid
MTN 7 lmao I am grown I'm an adult . I'm sorry I'm not a sheep like you and know when sports are rigged. smh
schmoove Smoove Bro did you not see game 7?? The umps were saying the Astros were throwing balls when they were clearly throwing strikes. That happened atleast 4-5 times. And when the Dodgers were pitching. they were calling balls they were throwing strikes. They were doing that so the Astros wouldn't get EVEN MORE points on the dodgers to completely blow them out. If anything I thought the Astros were gonna lose cause The Dodgers paid off the umps to call bad plays. That explains why Jensen and Puig were SOOOOO sure that the Astros would lose game 7. This is coming from a DIE HARD Cardinals fan. I was neutral on either team. At first i swayed towards the dodgers cause Gurriel did that racist shit (which makes me think that the game was rigged even less since EVERYONE hated that man for the rest of the world series). But i started saying fuck the dodgers on game 7 when those umps started cheating.
schmoove Smoove the dodgers had a terrible ump, and the Astros came back being down like 3 times because they had more heart and never gave up. It wasn't rigged
I never even knew he had one
me neither
Same
ESPN Just wonderful, I been tryin to find out about "how to help stuttering adults" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Rincaas Stammify Blocker - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate got excellent success with it.
Guy below me is dumb same
Guy below me is dumb me either
Shout out to all My stutterers out their !!
nikes4444 !!!
used to have it as a child. overcame it. I barely remember it but I can relate.
nikes4444 at 19, sometimes i have a stutter... Not as much as i used too
nikes4444 !!!!!!!!!!!!
nikes4444 a a aye. Stuttering is the worst when your a in a class for speeches lol
Damn i really really wanted to hate this guy because he beat my dodgers. But What a cool guy. Hell of a ball player too.
He wore a Dodgers hat as a kid
Sameeeee
Danny Rivas man, your Dodgers are right there ready to win it all. Dodgers gave my Stros a tough fight. Nothing but respect for the Dodgers. Sign Astros fan
Dodgers are trash
Milo Mata your astros played a hell of a series all around. Great series. Happy for the astros and the city of Houston. I can't be mad.
Just picture that quiet kid in your class... then picture that kid hitting 4 Homers in a World Series game. Wow, what a beautiful sport!
Update-5
That's why baseball truly is thr great leveller. What a beautiful game indeed.
bang bang change-up
RedNova you really gotta be like that?
@@raishauntanner4206 it’s true though. Springer and Correa some of my favorite players but they cheated 😂
Little did he know when he was wearing that dodgers hat... he would one day beat them in the World Series..
Wow true
Houston Asterisks.
"beat them" cheating
L
what a good story and great role model.
@@MyDixie-Recked he’s talking about the speech impediment not baseball
@@MyDixie-Recked how about you grow up
I wasn't informed that Denzel Washington was his father.
Haaa! Right?
Haha I thought the same thing
Jake! Need my money Jake!
Clark Rodriguez facts
Good one 😂😂
As someone who also stutters I can relate so much, it all depends on who you surround yourself with. Congrats Astros!
Get Stoked Who Dat!
Get Stoked I stutter to...I hate it so much...I'm only 12...and it sucks
Agree, as someone who stutters, the most important thing to have is confidence, and hanging out with unsupportive, cruel people will definitely not help. Keep the kind, supportive people close, you'll need them.
Kinda can't control that when you're in school
He was my brothers roommate at Avon Old Farms. No joke.
Wyatt Allred fuck you
LUKE MAYE!!
That's awesome. Does your brother still keep in touch with him?
dope, I went to school with his sister and mom
Lisa Naomi Nah George is probably more focused on baseball than his high school roomate😂
His dad looks like Denzel Washington.
Conor Oades wtf I thought that too
And his mom looks like the cleaning lady
@Vino I'm not your "Bruh" and you can go ahead and learn english
@@jmart1393 bruh chill
J Mizzy ABSOLUTELY BLACKED
Such a humbling guy. Love my team!
Bry but you have a giants hat? Bandwagon?
George springer is the ultimate role model
He’s a role model to cheaters
“Just spit it out!” Said almost everyone to me growing up
I’m sorry, I can’t imagine what it’s like. I’ve seen a teacher tell a kid keep what he had to say together. Never been madder at someone
Great story, never gave much thought about the emotional impact of stuttering before.
I have a stutter. Had it since the 1st grade. I still remember the day it hit me. My mom even made fun of me cuz it came out of nowhere. But it's okay. It's gotten so much better people rarely recognize it. I'm in college now, thriving. I applaud mr. Springer!
Glad to hear your doing good👊
My speech teacher just showed me an article on his stutter. I am touched
Austin Truong same
Thanks for helping the children Mr. Springer!
I don’t understand how ppl can give this a thumbs down
Drew Rankin word
Drew Rankin Yankees fans
@@ryansmith5161 no
I gave it a thumbs down because of your comment. That's how easy it is. It's the press of a finger on a screen. (I didn't actually give it a thumbs down)
I’m a Yankees fan and I liked it.
As someone with a stutter this man is an inspiration and he’s one of favorite players
This sincerely made me cry. I didn't know George had a stutter and it's beautiful to know what he does to help others and how much he's grown and achieved since going through his struggle. Congratulations to the MVP and the World Series Champs, the Houston Astros!
ariana idek he wasn’t mvp
Sorry your right thinking of someone else
he won the 2017 World Series MVP Award.
Stop congratulating cheaters
@@MyDixie-Recked this post was made 3 years ago, i obviously didn't know that then lol
I just wanna give this dude a big bro hug, great guy.
He’s such a great player. He cares about kids and helps,
Thank you, for letting the world know about your stuttering impairment. To know a world class player like you, who also dealt with stuttering is so uplifting for me and others with the same issue!!
he won us the World Series. what a GOAT. i love you springer❤️
I'm in tears, thank God for humans like him. God bless you George!!
Anybody can overcome stuttering when you have Denzel Washington as your dad! His dad looking like John Q and he about to take over a hospital.
All jokes but this really is awesome coming from a fellow stutter and diehard Astros fan
Omg this made me laugh
Very inspirational! I am one who stutters and I never knew Springer also stuttered. He is such an inspiration to all people who stutter and I feel like I am not alone in the world. I too have dreams and Springer's dream became a reality. His stuttering did not prevent him from following his dreams and neither should mine.
Springer inspires me because I also have a stutter problem
I saw him speak at the astros parade right there at Houston city hall...i couldn't even tell he stuttered. He has come so far!! Houston loves you georgie!! Thank you for the win!! #mvp
GOAT
GAIGE your dumb day the guy below me is dumb
#yassss
You are so rude
I love stories like this
This just makes me like the guy even more, he has a ton of talent and the obstacles he had to overcome to get there just make him an even better ball player
This just made me respect him even more
This is a very cool piece from ESPN. Really makes me appreciate Springer and his ability to succeed even more.
Stories like these always get me. Great guy, great mentor and great ambassador for the game of baseball and for kids everywhere with a stutter. Congrats George :)
Who else is watching in 2019 while the astros are in the WS again!!
Billy Bob N A T S NATS NATS NATS WOO
Billy Bob ehhh rn it's 2-0 nats
You mean we finna come back
@@parm7386 2-2 now
@@parm7386 3-2 stros
What an awesome guy, a true leader in high school, a leader in college, and a unforgettable leader that will always be remembered here in Houston Texas. He is absolutely one of the biggest reasons the Houston Astros won the world series. Something that no one could have ever predicted, talk about leadership at the highest level. This guy is a superstar all around, he deserves nothing but the best and that is exactly what he is achieving in life so far. Wear your new ring with pride my man, no one can take that away from you. History has been made in such an amazing way and during such an amazing time in Houston. What a story
Definitely took after his dad!!!
I love Springer and his stuttering it made him who he is right now! A GOAT!!
During the World Series I talked shit about him but I didn’t know he had a stuttering problem and learning from this on how he got to where he is I regret or hate myself on hating him. Lessons in life is you should never make fun of people for who they are because later in the future they can become more successful than you.
I really enjoyed this video. As someone who stutters, it is hard to describe the frustration when the words just won't come out. Now, I am 23 and still stutter. I've learned to control it better, but it is still there and always will be. Thank you George for being such a great ambassador for those who struggle to speak for themselves.
I Stutter Sometimes in Life Which Makes Me Tough to Understand of What I'm Trying to Say!
This makes me not hate him after he beat my dodgers
Jaykob Hernandez me too buddy, me too, i said fuck u springer but now i see this, and i cant hate him
Fuck him still go dodgers. Big fucking deal he had a stutter, it's not like he had cancer.
Armen Yelian So much hate in your heart... Good luck in your endeavors brother.
Jaykob Hernandez I agree at first i was like fuck him all these homers hes cocky hut this really opened my eyes and Altuve too they are genuinely good people
Thanks bud, my endeavors are going just fine!
Wholesome af a lot of respect gained for this man and can’t wait to see him tear it up for the Jays even more 💙💙
Another inspirational Player ! We love you ! You boys are representing our Houston so beautifully I’m so proud of each of them #houstonproud #houstonstrong
Thank you for posting this video, it is both educational and awe inspiring. I am a lifelong San Francisco Giants fan, but I am a tremendous admirer of this young man George Springer. What dedication and perseverance he displays. I’m not ashamed to say that as a young boy I was given speech therapy, which thankfully helped me immensely. It’s very clear to see that George is a good person and he gives back, especially to the kids who are beginning their own journeys. I applaud him for what he is doing. I will root for him and his ball club this Fall. Maybe his team can make it to and win the World Series. Good luck George.
I didn’t even know he had a stutter. I respected him before this video and I respect him even more now
I stutter too. People like you are inspirations that will bring stutterers out of their cocoon. Thank you!
I’m a dodger fan but I respect the hell out of springer. Great man
From someone who struggled with a harsh stutter/stammer for years, this means a lot
I’m a NY Yankee fan. I would take him on my team any day.
I have a stutter as well. It makes me feel relieved and happy that someone I look up has struggled with the same thing I have. I’m growing out of it tho and I’m glad I am.
My stutter has made me really good at knowing synonyms to avoid words I struggle on
Thanks man you've inspired me, don't care about all that stuff about astros, im just thankful to you
I know this feeling, it’s terrible. Anyone who bully’s is a monster!
This is why he is my favorite player on my favorite team
Awesome story, mad respect for you George. Glad you won the crown
That’s why I love George Springer!!!
This is inspiring. I lived through the same issues and insecurities over my stuttering.
Thanks to his parents for standing up and making a change in his life for him to be himself and gain that confidence.
Awesome story. Respect....
Very isolating when you can hold a conversation. Very courageous man
This dude is awesome
George is an amazing person and ballplayer. So greatful for his contribution to SAY. Him as a person is helping my friend boost his confidence. Love you Springer.
Be careful who you pick on in middle school because some day they could be a f*cking World Series MVP like this guy
Having a stutter is the most frustrating thing. I had it as a kid but now, not having it no were near as bad, I still catch myself struggling on certain situations even at work. I love the fact this man is doing this in my city that I love so much helping out these kids. Not only was he drafted in to the league but he was able to become one of the best and manage to handle all the media with a stutter.
What a great role model
I now have the upmost respect george springer. U have to have so much confidence to go out and be confident speaking with a stutter. U should never be bullied for something you can’t control. Just a legend man
0:53 nice hat choice
Bro how'd i missed that lol. Even more respect
he knew, congrats George
Kindathiskindathay omg 😂
I'm dead asf 😂😂
HAHA I SAW THAT
We love George on and off the field with or without stutter hits or no hits
Springer was just my favorite player before the WS even when he struggled in the playoffs. Now he the GOAT for me.
This guy is so inspiring
Springer is ma-ma-ma-ma my nigga! GO STROS
Ivrezyizcold i like this in a non-bullying way 😂
Ivrezyizcold 😂😂😂😂
Ivrezyizcold ok you your just takin the piss😂😂
Ivrezyizcold bruh lmaoo I’m dying laughing at this
This really hit home. I’ve been battling this my entire life. All the way to being interviewed during my days playing football in high school, college and my short professional career to my job now dealing with customers on a daily basis and teaching our apprentices in the evening. Hats off to this guys for putting himself out there because a lot of people who have this problem don’t want to be heard. Much respect.
0:02 well that aged well
Congrats on the victory George! You killed it man! You got the support of an entire country. Heroes don’t always wear capes
Earl Sweatshirt and George Springer both had a stuttering issue and now they're amongst the best in their respective crafts
#respect
Earl aint shit in the rap game.
I’m a kid that goes to SAY. I’ve been going for 6 years now and he is a real inspiration to all of the kids there. He’s really out here
Now he’s a World Series MVP
I too have a stuttering issues and seeing this is amazing how he overcame it and became the man he is much respect
I have the same problem. Go Astros!!
I’m a Twins fan... but this man. He got me. Man he’s so inspirational. He’s been through so much.... and look where he is now:)
0:53 Hes wearing a Dodgers cap!
New York Sports Has 54 Championships and
Even tho he’s an Astro, Springer is a pretty awesome guy.
Never had a stutter as a kid, started to get it when i got in my mid 20's. Only comes with certain words.
No clue why, but a good stutter sympathy video really pulls my heart strings... Every single time.
He’s one of the coolest players in the mlb
Never knew this about him but always liked him definitely have a lot more respect for him after seeing this
Life is funny like that, he gets bullied in high school for this and here is his top of his game, making millions in the majors.
George wins... you the man Springer Dinger! 💪🏻
MVP man, much respect
I want to hate him because he beat my Yankees... But I can't he is a great person and an amazing ball player
Scrakkle thanks, finally someone who is a not a jerk about opinion
I totally agree I’m an Astros fan but the Yankees are a great team
@@drivethrufilmzz cheated
He’s also a cheater
So happy he won! And played well!
Those people who bullied him be feelin pretty low rn.
Those people are probably still living at home with their parents
No those people bullied a cheater
happy for him
Great story
Awe! I like him even more now! 🖤⚾️ proud that he's on our team and is the MVP!
Who in 2019 watching him do homeruns in world series
My heart! Been a Astros fan my entire life, and I am so proud that this guy is on our team. Heck of a ball player! Go 'Stros!
coming from a Dodger fan respect to Springer for showing up this world series unlike our guys smh
Big Baller Brand Nation Well they did show up for 6 out of 7 games. 😜
Sometimes, speaking doesn't always convey the messege that you want. A genuine smile speaks for itself.