DJ Thielen

Success isn't born—it’s built. And in the case of DJ Thielen , it was built from brokenness, fueled by relentless determination, and anchored by an unshakable faith in God. Born into humble beginnings, DJ was raised by a single mother whom he credits as his ultimate hero. With no father figure in sight and the daily grind of financial hardship looming, DJ faced emotional struggles, a battle with ADHD, and the weight of not fitting into a traditional school system. But instead of allowing adversity to define him, he chose to let it ignite him. From Small Beginnings to Major Leagues At 18, while most teens were still searching for purpose, DJ Thielen was selected 6th overall by the San Francisco Giants in the 1991 MLB Draft . A boy who once felt lost and overlooked was now stepping onto a national stage—proof that pain can be turned into power. He went on to enjoy a six-year career in professional baseball. But his greatest game wasn’t played on a field—it began when he walked a...