By Ashley Michaels
Join John Mincone, on his unique and amazing path to the Bigs. The path to success isn’t always easy, but it is a journey that is to never be forgotten and one that builds both character and strength. This couldn’t be truer in the case of Minor League pitcher John Mincone. Born July 23, 1989, this 6’2”, 215 lb. lefty has experienced more in his 20 years than most do in a lifetime. His path has taken him from his backyard all the way to Mesa, Arizona as a part of the Chicago Cubs organization, with a few significant “character and strength building” stops along the way. Ben Stein said, “The indispen‑ sible first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want to do,” and at a young age, John Mincone did just that.
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