The bold move that led Gunnar Henderson to Orioles stardom: ‘We decided to skip six grades’

Roughly 50 people gathered in the backyard of a single-family home in Valley Grande, Ala on a hot June 3, 2019 evening for a watch party for Major League Baseball’s annual draft. Kerry and Allen Henderson were hesitant about attending, as their 17-year-old son, Gunnar, was among those hoping to be selected. As the group stood around the pool, munching on snacks, the sun was still high on a 92-degree day with no signs of cooling down.

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