They are the boys of summer, and in the midst of a championship series.
With every win Goldeyes rack up, the team also steals more of the sports spotlight in Winnipeg.
Price Kendall isn’t used to this type of affection. His off season job is working with at risk kids in California.
“Really just try to be some what of a back bone and a support system for the kids to try and help them make better decisions for the rest of their life,” said Kendall, an infielder with the team.
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Despite a grueling schedule, the American Association doesn’t pay like the big leagues.
Rookies make $800 a month and veteran players can earn upwards of $3,000.
“It is still nothing like what a Bomber would make or a Jets player,” said Ace Walker, who is retiring at the end of this season.
So when he’s not pitching, Walker is painting. It’s a passion of his since he was little.
“I’d be out playing baseball until it got dark and when it got dark I’d start drawing ninja turtles or making big posters out of my baseball cards,” said Walker.
Living full time in Winnipeg, Amos Ramon took bundling up for the winter a step further. He works for a fur website.
“I didn’t think fur was still in but it is and its good stuff,” said Ramon.
Wearing a uniform is second nature for Brian Beuning. His other career is a Minnesota state trooper.
“I took a lot of vacation and compensation time initially,” said the Pitcher. “That started to run out. Fortunately my son was born so now I am on family medical leave.”
While they aren’t getting rich, the players can say they spend their summer following their childhood dream.
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