There is a very good article on mlb.com about Travis Snider, the Jays top prospect, and his life after series of personal losses. Here is a quote:

"Snider doesn’t dwell on the losses. Instead, he focuses on the lives of those who have passed away and he talks about how fortunate he was to have them for as long as he did. Snider has fought with anger, but he has realized that he has a great escape at his fingertips.

Baseball has provided Snider with an emotional outlet -- a distraction from the inner anguish he’s experienced at such a young age. He’s doesn’t shy away from shedding tears, but on the field he’s maintained a workmanlike approach amid a wave of sorrow."

You can ready the full article below.