ST. LOUIS – When Yohel Pozo stands on the field at Busch Stadium, his precise swing, winning hits, and first career walk-offs may elicit applause. But in his heart, the dream is bigger than anything else — a family dream, a dream of three generations living the MLB moment, stretching from Venezuela to the United States, challenging but never extinguished.
The Pozo family is a symbol of baseball love and perseverance. Yohel’s father, Rafael Pozo, was a baseball star in Venezuela. His son, Yohel, played in the Cubs and Rockies’ Minor League systems from 1992–96, but never reached MLB. The youngest of the generation, Yohel Pozo – the Cardinals’ outstanding reserve infielder – has made a seemingly impossible dream come true, making his Major League debut with the Texas Rangers in 2021 and now continuing to shine in St. Louis.
But Pozo’s journey has not been smooth. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire family fell into a serious crisis, living in a car to care for a sick son, facing adversity that many could hardly imagine. But Pozo never gave up. That perseverance paid off when he was called up from Triple-A Memphis to the Cardinals’ roster on April 7, bringing Rafael – who has been following his son’s every step – to tears of joy: “He made our family’s dream come true. Seeing one of my kids play on TV, it was unbelievable.”
For Pozo, the greatest joy is not the amazing plays on the field, but the dream of bringing three generations of his family to Busch Stadium, sitting in the stands, witnessing and sharing the love of baseball. “My dream is to one day bring my father and grandfather to the United States, so they can see me play,” he shared. But the journey is still full of challenges: getting a visa from Venezuela is difficult, and Yohel has not seen his father since 2017.
Yohel Pozo’s tears, his swings, and his never-ending faith are a living testament to the power of will and family. Every time he steps on the field, he plays not only for himself but also for his family, for the dreams that have continued for three generations, and for all those who believe that baseball is the language that connects all hearts.
Cardinals fans and fans around the world are watching Yohel Pozo’s every step, every at-bat, every smile, and every moment he experiences on this emotional journey. For Pozo, MLB is more than just the pinnacle of his career — it’s where family dreams come true, where limits become heartwarming stories, and nothing is impossible.
One thing is for sure: Yohel Pozo is not just a warrior on the field, but also a symbol of hope, perseverance, and family love, making every game a step toward his biggest dream.
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