He’s worked with the organization for 9 seasons!
Actress Holly Robinson Peete recently took to social media to send a special congratulations to one Dodgers fan after the team won the World Series. Her son, Rodney Peete Jr. (RJ), who she shares with her husband and former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete Sr., has been working with the organization for nine seasons. Peete took to social media to pen a heartfelt letter to RJ, reflecting on how meaningful the Dodgers have been to his overall growth and how much she knows this championship win means to her son.
“When you were three a developmental pediatrician diagnosed you with autism and told you all the things you would NEVER do or be,” Peete began.
She went on to talk about how one of the limitations doctors believed RJ would have is the ability to obtain “meaningful employment.” However, that all changed when RJ landed a job with the Dodgers.
“All we heard was basically that your life wouldn’t have much meaning…Well, here you are 9 seasons in with an organization that gave you a shot at employment and gave your life meaning and purpose and now you have TWO World Series rings with your name on them,” wrote Peete.
Peete and her husband both signed the heartwarming message, talking about RJ’s passion for the organization and the clubhouse he runs. She thanked the team for embracing him as one of their own and giving him an extended family they once thought impossible.
“You went from having no friends as a child to having a whole clubhouse full of buddies who love you and care for you like family. Congratulations to your Dodgers. Congratulations to YOU! We are so proud of you. We are so proud of your team!! Thank you, Dodgers for being the best team in baseball on so many levels,” wrote the Peetes.
The sweet message accompanied photos of RJ and his parents at the stadium, along with a clip from a 2023 LA Times write-up on RJ’s journey with the Dodgers and how he navigates his autism diagnosis. Peete ended the message with a word of affirmation for her son.
“Never let someone put limitations on your life, son!! Love, Mom & Dad,” she wrote.
Check out the full heartwarming letter below!
Cover photo: Holly Robinson Peete Pens Heartwarming Message to Son Congratulating Him on Dodgers’ World Series Win/Photo credit: Holly Robinson Peete/X