Austin, TX — As devastating floods continue to impact regions across Texas, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving entire neighborhoods underwater, one unexpected source of hope arrived not by air—but by road.
In an act of quiet generosity, Los Angeles Dodgers defensive standout Miguel Rojas arranged for over 2 tons of essential food and supplies to be delivered by truck to hard-hit Kerr County late Saturday night.
There was no media coverage. No flashy branding. Only a single handwritten message taped to the first box unloaded:
“To Texas, with all my heart. Stay strong. — M.R.”
Two Trucks. No Headlines. Just Help.
Local relief workers were stunned when two box trucks bearing the Dodgers logo pulled up to a temporary shelter just outside Kerrville. Inside: stacks of non-perishable food, bottled water, infant formula, and hygiene kits—enough to support hundreds of families for several days.
The drivers handed over the manifest, then quietly stepped back. “It came from someone who wears number 11,” they said.
That number belongs to Miguel Rojas, a respected veteran on the Dodgers roster, known as much for his heart as for his glove.
“I Didn’t Want This to Be About Baseball”
When contacted later, Rojas gave only a brief statement:
“Texas isn’t where I grew up, but it’s where a lot of people I care about call home. I just did what any decent person should do when others are hurting. I didn’t want this to be about baseball. I just wanted the trucks to get there.”
Community Response: “We Don’t Know Him—But He Fed Us”
Photos quickly circulated on social media of volunteers unloading boxes from the trucks. One image showed a young boy sitting atop a stack of Dodgers-branded crates, wearing a donated cap several sizes too big.
A mother of four broke into tears as she opened a box containing canned goods, cereal, diapers, and a letter of encouragement.
“I’ve never even watched a Dodgers game,” she said. “But I’ll never forget this. It gave me hope when I thought no one saw us.”
⚾ Beyond the Diamond: A Defender of People
While many public figures speak out online, Rojas once again proved that quiet action can speak louder than any tweet. His decision to send tangible help, personally funded and directly delivered, is now inspiring others across the MLB to join the relief effort.
In a week filled with tragedy, fear, and loss, the sight of those trucks pulling in—modest, silent, and loaded with care—was a turning point.
Because sometimes, a true hero isn’t the one who hits home runs under the lights. Sometimes, it’s the one who shows up quietly, carrying boxes instead of bats, and leaves behind something far more lasting than a score:
Dignity. Humanity. And hope.