Jayden's A Fighter: Seriously hurt 8-year-old playing baseball again

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Jayden Freeman gathers before a youth baseball game with his coaches, from left, John Harris, Josh Conrey and Jim Wiglesworth. Jayden has recovered after being struck by a vehicle last fall.

By John A. Winters
john@newnan.com
Last week, Jayden Freeman did what lots of typical 8-year-olds do — he played baseball.
What's unusual is the path he traveled to get on that field, where he plays shortstop with the Cardinals, an 8-Under Newnan Youth Athletic Association team.
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