Columbia's own Spencer Miles persevered through adversity and into the Major Leagues

Columbia's own Spencer Miles persevered through adversity and into the Major Leagues

Toronto, Canada (KMIZ) When Columbia native Spencer Miles made the Toronto Blue Jays' Opening Day roster for the 2026 season, he defied the odds. The Mizzou and Rock Bridge alum not only became the first former Bruin player to make it to the big leagues, but also did it after pitching just 14.0 innings of minor league ball. "It's unconventional, for sure," Miles said. Miles' journey has been anything but straight-forward, after his four years at…