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Every once in a while, we are reminded how powerful baseball can be in so many ways, in so many places. That's the case thanks to Bradfo's conversation with the first Brazilian-born Division 1 college baseball player and veteran of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Caio Araujo. The pitcher tells his inspiring story of falling in love with baseball as a young boy in Brazil, overcoming a horrific eye injury and landing on the same field of the likes of Aaron Judge thanks to an unexpected journey to the WBC. It's also a great lesson when it comes to not giving up your dream, both as a youngster and into adulthood. It's a story of inspiration and education. It's time for you to meet the pride of Brazilian baseball, Caio Araujo.