David Denson, Gay Baseball Prospect, Achieves a Key Victory: Being Himself; New York Times, 8/21/15

Billy Witz, New York Times; David Denson, Gay Baseball Prospect, Achieves a Key Victory: Being Himself:

"Denson has gained the public support of the Brewers’ manager, Craig Counsell, and their star outfielder Ryan Braun, as well as many current teammates. De Horta, who considers Denson like a brother, believes his recent resurgence may be related to his decision to come out.

“To anybody who feels the same way and is scared to come out, and once they do, to have his teammates and others have his back, that’s big time,” De Horta said.

He continued: “Imagine having that feeling of being trapped and scared to be who you are? To play this game, you have got to have fun; you have to be free. To feel trapped and have to play mental games, I can’t imagine how closed off that feels. I’m very proud of his team and I’m very proud of him. No doubt, there’s a big weight lifted off his shoulder.”"

Brewers Minor Leaguer Says He's Gay; MLB Lauds His Courage; Associated Press via New York Times, 8/16/15

Associated Press via New York Times; Brewers Minor Leaguer Says He's Gay; MLB Lauds His Courage:

""It's a very courageous move on his part to be the first one, the first active player to make this announcement," Milwaukee star outfielder Ryan Braun said Sunday. "Hopefully, everybody is at a point where we can just be supportive, not just understanding, but accepting and supportive of him and his situation."

In June, pitcher Sean Conroy of the Sonoma Stompers of the independent Pacific Association revealed he is gay. The Pacific Association is not affiliated with MLB. Denson's coming out follows similar disclosures of late across sports: Michael Sam (NFL draftee); Jason Collins (NBA); Derrick Gordon and Edward Sarafin (NCAA basketball, football) and Dale Scott (major league umpire)."