Arizona Diamondback Willie Bloomquist Grateful to God and St. Rita

Interview with Trent Beattie of the Denver Catholic Register:

The 34-year-old Port Orchard, Wash., native says he’s not as talented as some other players who never made it to the majors. Why, then, is he there?

In part because of the intercession of St. Rita of Cascia, he says. After hitting a low point in the minor leagues, he began to ask for her prayers, and he made it through the often slow grind. Read full interview here.