Being Bullied for a Bad Eye to a Cy Young Contender in MLB: Here’s How LA Dodgers Ace Julio Urias Turned His Fate Upside Down With a Great Left Arm

Los Angeles Dodgers are probably the only team this season who have dominated the league throughout the year. With players like Mookie Betts, Clayton Kershaw, Julio Urias, and Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers are running riots in the National League.

But this time, not the Dodgers. Let’s talk about the Dodgers ace who has been probably their best performer this season. Yes! The 26-year-old Julio Urias has been making headlines this season because of his outstanding starts from the mound.

However, Julio’s past has not been so memorable for him. Notably, the Dodgers ace has an eye condition by birth. Per LA Times, Julio has a bad left eye. The Dodgers ace even got bullied because of an eye problem in his childhood. 

Julio Urias always had his parents standing by his side during his toughest time

Julio might have had some challenges, but here he is. Playing for one of the best MLB teams and dominating the National League with his night in and night out masterclass from the mound.

When talking about how he overcame his weakness, the Dodgers ace credited his patience and persistence. He also opened up about how he found solace in baseball when almost no one was by his side except for his family.

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“Patience has been fundamental for my career. Being patient and not worrying about when my moment is coming. I don’t look at it as bad because it doesn’t impede me from anything. I do everything normal like anyone else. That’s how I look at it,” Julio Urias said to LA Times.

“It affected me a bit mentally because I looked in the mirror and I didn’t want to see me like that. But, little by little, I came around to understanding and learning, so I think I took out the most positive, and the most positive I feel was this sport.”

Julio for the Cy Young 2022?

Given his consistent performance, it will not be a surprise if Julio Urias ends up winning the National League Cy Young Award. When talking about numbers, the Dodgers ace has registered the second most wins (16) from the mound in the National League. Julio also has the best ERA record in the National League this season.

If things do not go south from here for the Dodgers ace, defying all the odds, Julio might end up winning the Cy Young Award this year.

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Only time will tell whether he will get the most coveted award for a pitcher or not. What do you think? Will Julio Urias win the Cy Young Award in 2022?