Tarik El-Abour’s Journey in Baseball
Tarik El-Abour, diagnosed with autism at age three, pursued his dream of becoming a baseball player despite discouraging remarks from a teacher. After playing in the Empire League and signing with the Kansas City Royals in 2018, he became the first recorded autistic player in MLB history. El-Abour, currently playing in the Zone 22 scouting league, views his autism as an asset that enhances his focus and determination, contrasting the negative narrative presented by political figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and expressing pride in his achievements.
