Eli – The Phenom’s Story
Jun 07, 2022
Mark Zimmerman
Eli – The Phenom’s Story
Eli Weaver is 19 years old.
He has lived his entire life within 10 miles of his home near Mt. Hope, Ohio.
He is a farmer. A carpenter. A horse trader. A blacksmith.
…and every Saturday afternoon – a ballplayer.
Eli Weaver is Amish.
His father sees him as a blessing from God – ensuring the future of his family’s farm.
A major league scout sees in Eli God-given talents that can’t be taught.
What happens when a young man with an 18th century upbringing, steps into the 20th century world?