Tampa Rays

If Jake is still up he will be playing the Tampa bay rays Tuesday and Wednesday night at 7:05!! We would love to see you so let me know if you come!! We would love to see you all!

dreams coming true

He did it!!! Jake finally made his dreams come true! Jake was called up last saturday!! It was a phone call I will never forget! I know most of you probably know this already,but just incase. We are all so proud of Jake and his hard work and dedication. He never gave up, and able to live out his dream..He always said he just wanted to pitch a day in the bigs (obviously wants a long career up) but now he is on day 11.. We are so grateful for the opportunity the Braves have given him!

He had an awesome debut, and has pitched two other times! Here are a few articles on him!  It is day by day him being up, and just praying he can have success to stay up. It has been a revolving door with the bullpen. Thank you for all the prayers and support!!!

Jake's interview after the game     <---- click

video on jake

http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2015/jul/02/after-nine-years-in-minors-jake-brigham-gets/

Amazing

Jake has been on fire the last two outings!! Last week he threw 8 innings 0 runs 5 SO and tonight he went 9 innings 1 run in the 9th inning and 10 strike outs. Tonight was history for Jake! He pitched so well and his team played amazing for him tonight! 

In the 6th inning I looked at the scoreboard and realized he had a perfect game going on. Then my phone started blowing up!! The 7th, then 8th, and 3 more outs he needed and the first guy got a double in the 9th! The entire stadium did a standing ovation and that brought tears to my eyes! Nothing like watching the one you love the most have success like that!! I was in awe and so proud of him as well as the rest of our family at home!! Everyone was going nuts! Jake's complete game 1 hitter is still so amazing and I'm so proud of him and all his hard work! He has been working very hard and adjusting a few things!! 

http://www.msnewsnow.com/clip/11568661/mssportsnow-jake-brigham-on-perfect-game-bid?clienttype=generic

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Mississippi it is! The last week of spring was one of the hardest! They weren't releasing anyone and the odds seemed high! We always thought we were going to Gwinnett. Jake had an amazing spring and has felt really good.. They were telling us if in AAA could leave sun-mon and if AA leave sat. It was late Friday around 5 pm and I got one word from Jake: Mississippi. I was of course not packing but enjoying our backyard and splash table with Stella! My heart sunk and then realized it's going to be ok... It's just a starting point. I was bummed because the one friend I did make was going to AAA. She had kids our husbands clicked and very similar personalities we already had stuff planned. That was our plans, not Gods.

Jake got home he was a little sad, but we both said it's just a starting point and so thankful for a job as so many guys got released that day! My heart hurt all week seeing my friends all over the country and their husbands no longer having a job. That could easily be us depending on teams you just never know! We immediately starting to focus on all the positives and great health! We started throwing everything together and thankfully my mom came over on Thursday and got a good amount packed and cleaned up!--how are we leaving our beautiful home we just finished!!

We couldn't leave on Saturday with the rest of the team because they wanted Jake to pitch with AAA team on Sunday. He pitched really well, and we left around 1 for our 10 hour move. My parents dropped everything to come help us! I was so relieved and we had no idea where we were going to live or anything (I set everything up for Georgia-haha) we arrived to MS on Monday and started to look for a place. I ended up in an apartment complex one other wife is living in because most the team--actually everyone except for us lives with host families... We have never done a host family, I think it's so kind of people to open up their home rent free and take in these players and sometimes family. I would have a heart attack.. I'm too paranoid.

I celebrated my 27th birthday Easter Sunday/traveling all day so it was a unique one, but looking forward to another year and some fun adventures! We are about 20 minutes north of the field. We were told by many even cops at the field to not go to Jackson,ever. I'm thankful we are staying the opposite way and don't mind driving into the field. The field is nice, very very very small fan base like 2500 on a good day. A few wives out here but most will work so Stella and I will be keeping each other very busy! 😊 Jake pitched yesterday and unfortunately had a rough first two innings (6 runs) he never gives up and finished strong, hopefully all the jitters are out and can only go up!


My parents just left and spent the entire week with us helping with whatever we need and getting settled! I'm so thankful for our support from both sides and always willing to help with whatever! We miss home a lot already, but looking forward to Jake getting back at it and being here for him! Stella and i will travel a lot this season since most are just a couple hours away!

 

Pitching

Jake is pitching tomorrow against Astros minor league side at 10 am.

631 Heritage Park Way, Kissimmee fl 

You don't have to buy tickets just ask for AA game! 

go go go

We have been busy busy with spring training finishing up, and finishing as much as we can with our house! It has been such a blessing being home an additional 2 months! Jake was not invited to big league camp this year, but had a ton of time backing up with the majors. He has pitched really well in spring training and excited to see where we end up next week. Some of you have been able to come watch him pitch, and I'll try to do a post next time he pitches next week for the last time. We have no idea where we are going, but hoping for AAA in Gwinnett, Ga. There are 29 pitchers fighting for 12 spots... So the stress is there! I did book a place there just incase, and if we happen to go to AA in Mississippi we will deal with it next week. I have been getting ask a lot lately what we do when we move. We will keep our home in FL, and rent an apartment for the season. We usually rent furniture (this year since we may be so close will buy stuff) but we live very very simple for the season. Our coffee table, nightstands etc will be the crates we use to move, and just "rough it" for the 5 months. We will have to move next weekend, and they probably wont tell us until the end of the week---crazy right?!?! No stress here :D haha.. I am so proud of Jake and how hard he has worked!


In Jake's first major league outing for the Braves he got the save! He has pitched 9 or 10 innings only 1 run, a ton of strikeouts and I believe 2 walks. He has done well and excited to see where we end up this year. He is really liking the Braves organization and getting to know the guys. I have not met a ton of girls since he has been back and forth for the majors/minors.

We have been so busy with our house (ill post pictures soon) and Stella of course! She is 17 months old, and into everything! She is so much fun, and keeps up laughing all the time! I will make sure to let everyone know where we are headed next week, and appreciate all the prayers and support!!

Atlanta Braves

Someone needs to pinch me.... I cannot believe Jake signed with the Braves!!! This was our number one choice for many reasons, and really the only team who pursued us this early! We are thrilled!!!!!! We had to completely put aside living at home for an additional 6 weeks, and decide is this was the best choice for Jake career wise. It seemed like it was, and we personally didn't want to wait a few more weeks to see what else was out there. We have prayed God would make it clear, and feel like He did! Jake is not a spring training big league invite, but the organization doesn't do that like most if doesn't have a chance to break camp so Jake will be in minor league camp. Our hope to break with AAA in Gwinnett Georgia! To have normalcy for Stella is so huge and for our families to be apart of her life a little longer before we leave is such a blessing!! Now we get to enjoy our house a little longer :)

Go Braves!!!!!