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The Black Baseball Mixtape

Black Baseball Mixtape

Black baseball insight through the lens of a hip-hop culture enthusiast.

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36:58

THE RAYS AND JAYS ARE OUT! BBM'S LIVE PLAYOFF LOOK-IN

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/10/05

Cheats and Flobo are talking MLB playoffs live and in full effect. On this premier BBM live look-in, we're joined by Malik Chamber (@Buttamanecane) from the BBM group chat. The Rays looked and felt pathetic (we have to call it like it was), and their attendance was the worst in an MLB playoff game since 1919. The Rangers, while not a juggernaut, took care of business. The Twins broke their 18-game playoff losing streak in Game One and then took care of the Jays in Game 2 to end the series. It was

49:55

The World of Youth Travel Ball with Coach Huey...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/10/02

Is travel ball the best route for Black kids to play baseball? It's clearly a very important part of elite youth baseball in 2023. So, what does that really mean? We know travel ball is expensive. Not every working-class family can afford the equipment, the uniforms, the tournament entry fees, the club monthly fees, and the add-on expenses for travel. Travel ball is an expensive and difficult grind for the adults, let alone the kids. But what if there was a way for kids to participate in travel ball

13:36

Does Baseball Need a Coach Prime?

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/09/27

Baseball absolutely needs a Coach Prime. It needs a Deion Sanders to shoot energy directly into its veins. There is no denying the impact that Coach Prime AKA Prime Time AKA Neon Deion has had on the American sports landscape this year at the University of Colorado. It's huge! It's not only the talk of sports, but it's the top of pop culture and the top of traditional news media (AKA 60 Minutes led with a Coach Prime story last week). Baseball needs a Coach Prime — but who could it be? We discuss

20:40

Why Acuña is your NL MVP & Jeffrey Hammonds spits...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/09/25

We have another great episode for you. Please rate and review the show on Apple Podcast. 13-year MLB alum Jeffrey Hammonds joins the podcast. Hammonds may not be a true household name, but he was one of my favorite Orioles of all time. He was a hitting machine. The only thing that truly slowed him down was his health. Even with injuries, Hammonds played 13 MLB seasons, making the all-star team in 2000. He amassed a 272 career average, with over 100 HR, and over 400 RBIs. Hammonds was a first-round

03:06

What is the Most Prestigious Award in MLB?

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/09/22

The Roberto Clemente Award is the most prestigious award in MLB. The Roberto Clemente Award is bestowed annually to the player who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Past winners include Willie Mays, Willie Stargel, Rod Crew, Don Baylor, Curtis Granderson, and Derek Jeter. And in 2023, five of the nominees are African American. That's five African-American players out of

48:04

Mizzou's Kerrick Jackson Makes History - Again (1st...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/09/18

Kerrick Jackson is a true trailblazer. He made history last year when he was hired as the first Black baseball Head Coach at the University of Memphis. In one season at Memphis, Jackson led the program to their first winning season since 2017, racking up 29 wins. In June, he accepted the head coaching job at the University of Missouri. A hire that allowed him to return home - he had served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Mizzou from 2011-15 - and to make even more history as the

01:12:46

Brandon Watson took the Long Way to Achieve his MLB...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/09/11

Chances are - if you're a boxing fan, you've seen Brandon Watson's face. He is one of THE faces of boxing, along with his brother Marcus and his father Sam. But even though you may have seen his face, you probably don't know his story. Brandon Watson took the long way to achieve his dream of being an MLB player, but he did it. At the age of 23, Brandon made his debut with the Washington Nationals in 2005. He homered in his MLB debut. He was a true MiLB legend, batting 355 in AAA, along with a

44:36

The Fair Ball Foundation Helps Close the Financial...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/09/04

"The Fair Ball Foundation provides need-based financial support, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for college-bound African American, Hispanic, Latino, Asian American, Pacific Islander American, and Native American students. Through scholarships, fellowships, internships, and ambassadorships, Fair Ball provides the funds necessary to CLOSE THE GAP between partial aid packages and the full cost of attendance, covering tuition, fees, books, materials, and other essential college

16:13

Phillies Legend Ryan Howard Joins the Black Baseball...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/08/28

This is another amazing episode from my visit to Seattle during All-Star week. This episode is a conversation with Phillies legend Ryan Howard. I sat down with him at the Players Alliance Game Changer Awards. I'm going to assume you already know how dominate of a slugger Ryan was but just in case you forgot:3×All-Star(2006,2009,2010)World Serieschampion (2008)NL MVP(2006)NL Rookie of the Year(2005)NLCS MVP(2009)Silver Slugger Award(2006)NL Hank Aaron Award(2006)2×MLB home run leader(2006,

02:52

THE END OF AN ERA ON THE SOUTHSIDE: Emergency Short...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/08/24

Emergency Short: This is truly the end of an era on the Southside of Chicago. Allow me a minute to tell you about Kenny Williams.

47:54

Executive Director of the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/08/21

Everyone will learn something from this episode. Last week, I had the honor of speaking with Jean Lee Batrus. Jean is the Executive Director of the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF). YDF is a joint initiative by Major League Baseball and the Players Association to support efforts that focus on improving the caliber, effectiveness and availability of amateur baseball and softball programs across the United States and internationally. From local-based programs to theHank Aaron

46:45

Royals Prospect Tyler Tolbert is Forging his own Path...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/08/14

I'm excited to share this conversation with Royals prospect Tyler Tolbert. Tolbert, 25, plays for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. He is a true utility player, playing infield and outfield: wherever the team needs him. He is in the top five in the Texas League in stolen bases and is second in the league in hits (118) and triples (6). Tyler shared a lot in this interview. He talked about his approach to the game, changing positions, and even going to Austraila for winter ball. The Birmingham native

12:04

The Return of Edwin Jackson: Live from the 2023...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/08/07

This episode features the return of one of my favorites guest, Edwin Jackson. I spent a large part of All-Star week with EJack and other members of the Players Alliance as we attended the first-ever HBCU Swingman Classic, Toni's Promise softball games, the Players Alliance Game Change awards, and other meaningful panels. This podcast was recorded live at the 2023 Game Changer Awards honoring Dave Sims, Mike Cameron, Ken Griffey Jr., and Toni's Promise. I spoke to EJack about the week and his work

09:02

Washington Nationals All-Star Jojo Gray: Live from...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/07/31

The Washington Nationals' Jojo Gray is having a tremendous season. The 25-year-old, Right-handed pitcher is posting one the best pitching WAR (Wins Above Replacement) in all of baseball: 3.2. He has a team-high 7 wins, with 102 Ks (to date) and an ERA of 3.27. He was named a 2023 MLB All-Star for the first time, and he pitched a scoreless inning in this year's All-Star game, helping the National League to their first win since 2012. I briefly sat down with Jojo at the Players Alliance Game Changer

09:48

HOF Dave Winfield & MLBPA Executive Director Live...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/07/26

BBM hit legend status at the 2023 MLB All Star Game in Seattle. I was able to steal some time with Hall of Famer Dave Winfield and MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark. I asked them both about the first-ever Swingman Classic and the work of the Players Alliance. You don't want to miss this short but compelling episode. Please subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape Podcast. Please like, subscribe, and share. @BlackBaseballMixtape on IG@BBallMixtape on Twitter

16:30

MLB All Star Podcast Series: The Kid Mero & Lou Young

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/07/16

This is the first episode from our time at the 2023 MLB All-Star week. This episode features two of culture's most influential content creators: The Kid Mero and Lou Young. BBM founder, Cheats, spoke to Mero on the field at T-Mobile Stadium before the All-Starr game, and he sat with Lou at the Player Alliance Game Changer Awards. You will enjoy both of these interviews. Please subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast. Please rate and review the show. You can follow on IG and YouTube at:

23:25

MLB All-Star Recap Day 3: "There will be shopping"

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/07/09

I hope you're enjoying this break from the standard interview podcast. I'm learning from the overnight numbers that I should consider more of these types of podcasts. Day 3 was lighter than the first two days — a blessing in disguise. Not to bury the lead, but I met Amber Sabathia! She's amazing (as expected - again, whoever said don't meet your heroes had the wrong damn heroes. I was so excited to meet her. I watched Toni's Promise dominate the competition. I did a ton of shopping - a ton: too

16:52

MLB All-Star Recap Day 2: "Historic"

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/07/08

I'm summing up Day 2 of my MLB All-Star activities with one word: historic. The day was historic on two fronts: The Players Alliance and Minority Softball Prospects (MSP), each launched inaugural undertakings. Toni's Promise is a U17 softball team comprised of Black girls from all over the country. They are coming together and playing in the Jennie Fench Classic for the very first time. That was followed by the Inaugural Swing Man Classic/HBCU all-star game. Roughly 10,000 fans showed up and showed

24:38

MLB All-Star Recap Day 1: "I met Ken Griffey Jr."

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/07/07

BBM Family, Cheats here! And I'm doing something new: I am recapping my days at MLB All-Star Week in Seattle. Today was my first day; it was a half-day due to travel, but, boy, did I get it in. And did I mention that I met Ken Griffey Jr.? If not, I met KEN GRIFFEY JR.! That story is in this episode. I also met: Cito Gaston, Bill Rhoden, Marvin Freeman, and many (many) more people. What a first day. It was like an actual family reunion. Please subscribe, rate, and review this episode. I will be

13:06

Black Baseball Mixtape Talk 037: Daz Cameron, OF,...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/07/03

Last Friday (June 30, 2023), I had the honor of being in Norfolk, VA, as the Norfolk Tided (AAA- Orioles) celebrated Negro League Night at Harbor Park. This podcast episode is extraordinary. I sat down with Daz Cameron of the Tides to talk about his career and the honor of being a member of the Tide on this particular night. Daz is a second-generation professional player. His dad, Mike Cameron, was a 16-year pro with 3 gold gloves and an all-star appearance. Daz is striking his own path after being

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