NCAA baseball provides many youth throughout our nation the chance to extend their baseball careers while earning a college degree. Often, many of these players go on to live successful lives outside of the sports world. A select few are fortunate enough to make it into minor league baseball and fewer still go on to play in the Major Leagues. Jason Newburger, formerly of the Bradley University Braves, did something even rarer after his college career and turned his competitive spirit into a successful professional poker career Jason Newburger was destined for a college sports career in high school after lettering in three sports. He was also an all-state quarterback for his football team and even led them to the Illinois state playoffs in 2001. However, it was baseball where he truly excelled. In his senior year, Newburger hit an amazing .515 with eight homers and 45 RBI to become the Daily Herald Athlete of the Year. Newburger trans...