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The fraternity of baseball players with type 1 diabetes isnt large. Its not unusual for someone to make a connection with someone else through a mutual friend within the group. Thats how former major-league outfielder Sam Fuld remembered getting in touch with Garrett Mitchell a few years ago.

Mitchell, 21, was in high school, a top outfield prospect preparing to attend UCLA, when he first heard from Fuld. One day, Fuld, whose eight-year playing career ended in 2015, phoned him. They shared stories. Fuld was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 10. Mitchell was 9 when he learned he had diabetes. Fuld offered advice. The two have maintained a relationship. Throughout it, Fuld has learned how well-equipped Mitchell is at handling the disease.

I was impressed with him right away, Fuld said. Just talking to him, he seemed like a mature kid back then. He certainly seemed to have a really good mindset, which is so key in...

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Brewers' Garrett Mitchell has unique perspective by living with type 1 diabetes - The Athletic

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