“When I was a young kid figuring out my gender identity, my softball team created something special: a place for me to just be. On the field, the internal and external noise fell away. I was a teammate, a good player, and a friend. No matter how I expressed myself, they knew I could crush a home run and celebrated me for it. Playing softball gave me community, taught me grit, and showed me what it means to support and uplift each other. All trans kids deserve that opportunity.”