A Pitch for Human Understanding in the Face of Tragedy The sudden loss of Braydon Fisher's father has cast a poignant shadow over Major League Baseball.
The Toronto Blue Jays pitcher returned to the team after being placed on bereavement leave, and his words upon rejoining humanized an aspect of sports that is often glossed over.
Fisher described the "hardest days" as a reminder that even at the pinnacle of success, family remains the bedrock of support.