J.J. Niekro is the son of Houston Astro Hall of Famer and the present club leader for wins, Joe Niekro, and the nephew of MLB Hall of Famer and legendary knuckleballer pitcher Phil Niekro.

J.J. recently retired from the Atlanta Braves organization, after signing with them as a Free Agent following his time at Florida Southern College, and playing at nationally known Tampa Jesuit High School.

J.J. is an amazing young man who his very passionate about his Catholic Faith. During our conversation, he shares the impact of losing his father, uncle, and grandfather all in a span of 100 days at the age of eight and how it continues to be a motivation in living his faith today. He shares the challenge of rehabbing from two arm injuries while chasing his dream of playing professional baseball. But throughout our conversation, he shares how his love for Christ is always first in his life above all.