David Jablonski: ‘A drive to be good’ — Hard work pays off as Springfield native reaches big leagues

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Darren Himsworth coached Ben Ross long before he reached the big leagues with the Minnesota Twins and remembers one key ingredient that lay the foundation for future success. “The biggest thing was that he worked his tail off,” Himsworth said. The coach and player crossed paths with the Miami Valley Prospects, a summer team then based in New Carlisle. Himsworth remembers Ross, then a student ...

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