Eric Soderholm’s story is one of perseverance and triumph, representing the quintessential underdog. After nearly facing the end of his career due to a knee injury, Soderholm joined the Chicago White Sox as a free agent in 1977. Under Bill Veeck’s leadership, he emerged as a pivotal player for the “Southside Hitmen,” hitting 25 home runs with a .280 batting average and leading the team to one of its most celebrated seasons.

Originally drafted as the Minnesota Twins’ #1 pick in 1968, Soderholm honed his skills at South Georgia Junior College, where he earned All-American honors. He spent four years in the minors before making his major league debut alongside legends like Harmon Killebrew and Rod Carew. His career later took him to the Yankees, where he played in the playoffs before injuries ended his baseball journey in 1981.

Post-baseball, Soderholm excelled as an entrepreneur, running a successful hitting school and baseball camp, branching into ticket brokerage, and eventually creating “SoderWorld,” a healing arts center and spa. Now retired, he enjoys golf, spiritual coaching, and spending time with his wife Ginny, their two children, and four grandchildren. Soderholm embraces life’s ultimate lesson: “The end game of life is to really enjoy it—and I do!”