05/07/2026
Although most people don’t leave the Chicago White Sox and end up in financial reporting, Andrew Ureña did.
He grew up in Puerto Rico playing baseball nonstop, chasing something most players dream about, but never believe will happen. At first, the goal was just to get to the U.S. and play at the college level. That’s what brought him to Mercer University.
Once he got there, things started to change. His velocity climbed, and scouts started paying attention. Before he knew it, letters showed up, followed by tryouts, and what used to feel like a long shot started to feel like it might actually be possible.
By his senior year, it was.
He went from Puerto Rico to Mercer University to getting drafted by the White Sox, where he stepped onto fields packed with people, heard the roar of the crowd, and felt that energy when the ball was in his hand and it was his turn.
It was an exciting and memorable part of his life, but as it does for most players, it eventually came to an end.
Now he leads financial reporting at Kloeckner, and outside of work, most of his time is still spent around the game, coaching his daughter’s softball team and helping her navigate the same goals he once had. Between practices, games, and everything that comes with it, the routine is still there, just in a different way.
When he's not back out on the field, he's spending time with his wife or supporting his son in college. These days, it’s less about where he’s playing and more about who he’s showing up for.
Read more about Andrew's story here: https://hubs.li/Q04fNFGm0
