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Megan Ryan

Twins’ Sonny Gray learned about life, death and decency from dad’s instruction

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Sonny Gray's youth baseball teams did not lose.

From the 5-6 age group through the 11-12 team, the UNA Bears won every game but one that Gray can remember. And although those teams boasted a future major league pitcher in Gray, it was the coach, his father, who really nurtured that talent.

"We were turning double plays when we were 5 years old," Gray said. "It was coached. We practiced. We did the right thing. But he took the time."

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