Blake Hall
A Navy veteran who spent 17 years in the service — Brian “Doc” Holcomb finally got his chance to pitch in a college baseball game for Jacksonville University the other night. The short video in the tweet above captured the reception he got from the crowd as he exited the game Tuesday night (note: the tweet has a spelling error).
More from Holcomb in the lead-up to his debut, from the Jacksonville University website:
“I’m like a little freshman trying to get that spot and do some damage out there on the mound,” said Holcomb who turns 35 next week. “Where I am at in my life, I’ve surpassed a lot of my dreams. I found a role around here and stayed attached to the program and the guys welcomed me in.”
“I was accepted into the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP) here at JU,” said Holcomb of his decision to enroll as a student-athlete, “After I get my degree, I’ll have the chance to serve for six years. I love serving my country. If I can do 40-years serving and retire, that’s what I want to do.”