As an athlete who’s 5’8”, Marcus was told his entire life his size would prevent him from achieving his dreams. Clearly, he’s shown everyone Height Doesn’t Measure Heart, both in the game and beyond. His HDMH Apparel line is his creative brainchild, breaking down stereotypes with each piece the MLB All-Star personally designs.

A boutique Northern California-based winery focused on producing Old World-inspired wines from some of the best sites in the region. 

Growing up on Long Island, Marcus wasn’t exposed to wine at an early age, but after making his Major League debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2014, he was introduced to the world of wine by veteran teammates who would regularly share inspiring bottles. As one of the most entrepreneurial professional athletes of his generation, Marcus knew he wanted to one step beyond collecting wine, and knew he wanted to produce his own wine.

Marcus has teamed up with esteemed Winemaker Matt Naumann of Newfound Wines to create restrained, Old World-inspired wines, focusing on selecting the very best sites in Northern California, and using a soft approach to the winemaking in the cellar.

Height Doesn’t Measure Heart (HDMH) is Marcus Stroman’s personal mantra, which powers his efforts on and off the field and serves as the guiding philosophy for his own nonprofit organization, the HDMH Foundation.

Inspired by Stroman’s story of success and perseverance against the odds, the HDMH Foundation seeks to inspire children and young people, especially those from inner cities and in-need areas, to rise above their circumstances and pursue their dreams.

Through the HDMH Foundation, Marcus seeks to set a positive example for kids, that if they put their mind to it, nothing can stop them from achieving their dreams – and that’s a story that children need to hear more than ever.