Washington Nationals batboy embraced by team after coming out as gay
Like most 21 year olds, Spenser Clark has big dreams. However, unlike most 21 year olds, the aspiring baseball general manager already has one foot in the door and is building relationships within the game he someday hopes to influence through his decision-making and knowledge.
Clark currently serves as the Washington Nationals batboy, which allows him to be around the game he loves, and to experience the day-to-day goings on, all while soaking in the atmosphere in the ballpark, in the dugout and especially in the clubhouse. It's a dream scenario. One that affords Clark invaluable experience.
However, it's also put him in a uncomfortable position, as early in his tenure he was withholding a secret that in his mind threatened to hurt his acceptance and derail his plans: He's gay.
In general, that might not sound like a big deal. It shouldn't, anyway. And just the idea that many people will say it's not a big deal shows we've come a long way, and that we're more accepting as a society. However, given that Major League Baseball has never had an active player or coach come out as publicly gay, there's still an uneasy feeling that within that realm, a gay person could be rejected or shunned.
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