Los Angeles, California – As MLB enters a tense post-All-Star period, James Outman – a bright young talent of the Dodgers – has chosen to attract attention in an unexpected way: supporting hundreds of families in Texas struggling in the flood with a humane and quiet action.
In a recent interview after the Dodgers’ win over the Padres, Outman was suddenly speechless when asked about rumors that he had turned down a series of $1 million sponsorship deals from major sports brands. “I can’t sit back and watch kids lose their homes, their books, their childhoods just a few states away,” he said.
Without going through a large organization or creating a big campaign, Outman quietly used his personal savings—nearly his entire season salary—to order more than 2,000 school supplies, sneakers, and nutritional food, personally having trusted associates deliver them to hard-hit areas in Houston and Austin.
“James never wanted to talk about it, and even we on the team only found out when he spent sleepless nights making lists of kids in need,” a teammate revealed.
Local media in Texas recently reported that hundreds of students received special gifts with small notes attached:
“From someone who believes in your comeback. – James, #33.”
In an era where players can easily stand out through social media, James Outman chose to stay silent and take action – and that is what made his story spread strongly, touching millions of hearts across America.