UCLA starter James Kaprielian (Shotgun Spratling)
Fearless UCLA Makes Opening Statement
PHOENIX — Junior righthander James Kaprielian keeps thoughts of his mother close to him every time he takes the mound for UCLA. Her initials are on emblazoned on the front of his cap and under the bill is the word “Fearless” because that’s what Barbara Kaprielian was during her 14-year battle with cancer that ultimately took her life last year.
She touched many people’s lives while never letting her illness define her. One thing she is remembered for was her support of James on the baseball diamond. When UCLA made its run[…]
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