Justin’s Story
For Justin Jackson, baseball was more than just a game, it was a dream that fueled his every move. From childhood aspirations of making it to the big leagues to the relentless grind of professional baseball, Dreams Fuel Greatness captures Justin’s journey, one of sacrifice, determination, and unwavering belief.
But his story doesn’t end with his playing career. Now, he’s stepping up to inspire the next generation, using his experiences to encourage young athletes of color to chase their dreams in a sport where their presence is fading. Through this short film, Justin shines a light on the dedication it takes to succeed and the importance of representation in baseball.
Who is Involved
We want to thank whose who support this project. Here is how they dreamed growing up.
“Man, when I was like eight or nine years old, watching Ken Griffey Jr. I mean playing the video games. He was all over ESPN, hat backwards. Everybody wanted to be like him, including myself. I wore 24 in Little League.
Everybody wanted to be the kid. But at eight or nine is when I decided that I wanted to be a professional baseball player. I wanted to be drafted.”
CJ Beatty – Sports and Life Motivation
The reason why I started to even play baseball is because of my dad, honestly. He played professionally for almost 10 years and it was just my way at a young age just to be around my dad.
I loved every second being around him and I looked up to him. He was my role model. Seeing all your idols you play on a video game. I just wanted to be just like my dad and I think that’s where it started.
Dwight Smith Jr. – Professional Baseball Player
