Arjun Nimmala - A trailblazing Indian American Major League Baseball player

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Born and raised in the United States to parents from India, Arjun Nimmala's upbringing was a unique blend of American surroundings and the rich traditional Indian values. At the age of 17, Arjun, a standout shortstop from Strawberry Crest High School in Dover, Florida, achieved a remarkable feat by being selected 20th overall by the Toronto Blue Jays in the MLB Draft, making him the first first-generation Indian-American to be drafted so high in any of the four major sports.