Ballplayer back at bat after life-threatening disease
2013-04-04 11:08:26  They were the words no parent wants to hear
from the mouth of a doctor.  "They told us he had six hours to
live," said Jaime Lesinski, the father of Jake Lesinski.  Jake
Lesinski plays catcher for the Edison High baseball team. He has
been the model of athleticism and skill throughout his career.
As a sophomore, he was nearly 6 feet tall, over 200 pounds and
batting in the middle of the lineup for one of the best teams in
the state. He was an All-Sunset League First Team player and an
All-State sophomore catcher, garnering interest from colleges
around the nation.  One year later, Jake was 70 pounds lighter,
unable to walk and battling for his life at UCLA Medical Center.
The disease had ravaged his liver and nearly sent his body into
a systemic failure.  Today, Jake stands on his own two feet. He
once again feels the dirt stuck to the bottom of his cleats. And
his appreciation for family, fresh air and the ballpark are
stronger than