Paul

Height

6'2

Weight

225

Birthdate

September 10, 1987

Birthplace

Wilmington, DE

ABOUT

Paul Edward Goldschmidt (born September 10, 1987) is an all-star major league baseball player. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, St. Louis Cardinals and now is with the New York Yankees. He has also represented the United States in international competition.

Lightly recruited out of The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, Texas, Goldschmidt played for the Texas State Bobcats, and was selected by the Diamondbacks in the eighth round of the 2009 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with them in 2011, and they traded him to the Cardinals during the 2018–19 offseason.

A seven-time MLB All-Star, Goldschmidt won the National League (NL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 2022. He has also won two Hank Aaron Awards, four Gold Glove Awards, and five Silver Slugger Awards, the latter of which is the most among first baseman. While leading the NL in home runs and runs batted in (RBI) in 2013, Goldschmidt won each of an All-Star selection, Hank Aaron, Gold Glove, and Silver Slugger Awards for the first time. He also has twice finished runner-up for the NL MVP Award, in 2013 and 2015.

Paul

Goldschmidt

Diamondbacks, Cardinals & Yankees

Paul

Goldschmidt

: Off the Field

When did you first meet Christ and who pointed you to Him?

2014. Loving, Christ following teammates who loved me for who I was and then eventually being open to reading and learning about who Jesus is and what He is truly like.

What challenges has your faith help you overcome?

The biggest challenge is not getting distracted from God and Jesus. His Truth and Wisdom is the greatest of all time but I can get distracted by everything else. That’s why it’s important to be surrounded by loving Jesus following people and the Word of God.

What is your favorite bible verse and why?

Matt 9:13. I love how it encompasses both the Old and New Testament, and it shows God’s true character and love for His people.

What would you say to someone who’s on the fence about believing in Jesus?

In my opinion- the evidence is there to support Jesus’s claims as Messiah and His Resurrection. I would take time to give full attention to what Jesus claimed, pray and ask God to give you an answer, and independently research what the Bible says about God and Jesus.

How do you stay grounded in your identity as a man of God?

I need constant reminders, which I can get in prayer, reading the Bible, words from friends/family, and other ways.

What us your favorite food and music?

I love hamburgers and I listen mostly to Christian and Country music

Do you have a pre-game ritual or routine?

Routine is very important to me, but I can adjust it when needed. I try to do everything possible to prepare so I can perform in the game.

What is a fun fact about you fans might not know?

I love to cook and read.

What advice would you give a younger athlete about faith and sports?

There is a lot of distractions out there, but it’s important to stay focused on the most important things in your life.

What does living out your faith in professional sports look like?

It is very similar to any job. Although there more public exposure, it really is no different than anything else. We need to treat others how we wanted to be treated and live by the Wisdom of God. Our relationships and behavior will tell more about our faith than anything else.

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