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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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Mixtape Talk 010: Randy Wilkins, Award-Winning...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2022/11/13

On this edition of Mixtape Talk, Cheats visits with three-time Emmy award-winning directorRandy Wilkins. Randy directed the seven-part ESPN miniseriesThe Captain, about the life and career of Yankees Hall of Fame shortstop Derek Jeter.Randy is a fascinating person. A former baseball player himself from the Bronx. Had it not been for an injury, he might have been on the field instead of behind the camera.During the interview, Randy and Cheats discuss his love for the game, his Yankee fandom, and, of

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Mixtape Talk 009: Elton Pollock, Head Coach,...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2022/11/13

CoachEthan Pollockis heading into his 19th season at Presbyterian College. He is the longest-tenured Black Head Coach in D1 baseball. On this episode of Mixtape Talk, I chat with Coach Pollock about his unusual journey into coaching. His passion for the game. And, what can be done to increase Black coaches in the college ranks. There are only five Black head coaches in D1 baseball outside of HBCUs (13 total). This interview completes all five. The Black Baseball Mixtape is honored to present these

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Mixtape Talk 008: Lance Ratchford, Head Coach, Marist...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2022/11/13

On this episode of Mixtape Talk, Cheats chats with newly-minted Marist Head Coach Lance Ratchford. Coach Ratchford is returning to Poughkeepsie, NY, to lead a baseball program he once served as an assistant coach from 2016-2018. During that time, he helped guide the Red Foxes to the 2017 MAAC Championship and a trip to the NCAA Regional.Coach Ratchford discusses a wide range of topics, including the process of being offered and accepting the head coaching job, his journey to becoming one of the

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Mixtape Talk 007: Howard Bryant, Award-winning author...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2022/11/13

On this special edition of Mixtape Talk, Cheats is joined by award-winning author and journalist Howard Bryant about his latest book,Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original.The book is fascinating as Howard digs deep into topics like the great migration of Black from the American South to the west coast. He talks about the explosion of money in baseball during the late 70s and 80s; and the treatment of Black players, such as Rickey, by white owners, such as George Steinbrenner. Howard

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Mixtape Talk 006: Kerrick Jackson, Head Coach,...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2022/11/13

On this special edition of Mixtape Talk, I speak with Memphis University Head Coach Kerrick Jackson. Coach Jackson is one of the most respected coaches in the fraternity of Black skippers. He has coached at every collegiate level and spent time away from coaching, serving as an MLB scout, baseball agent (with the Boras Corporation), and the President of the MLB Draft League. In 2017, he led Southern University from 9 wins (2018) to the SWAC Championship and a birth in the NCAA tournament in 2019. In

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Mixtape Talk 005: Blake Beemer, Head Coach, Butler...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2022/11/13

On this special edition of Mixtape Talk, Cheats goes one-on-one with Head CoachBlake BeemerofButler University. Coach Beemer is one of the youngest head coaches in all Division I baseball and one of only twelve Black head coaches in DI baseball. In this fantastic conversation, Coach Beemer talks about his journey through the college baseball coaching ranks, his grit and determination to create his path and the future of the Butler Baseball program. This is a conversation you don’t want to

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Mixtape Talk 004: Edwin Thompson, Head Coach,...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2022/11/13

Regaining Big East Baseball Coach of the Year Edwin Thompson, AKA Coach T, took over the Georgetown baseball team in 2020. He has already led the program to a record number of wins in his second season (32). Coach T is one of the most respected coaches in all of college baseball, and, at an age far too young to be considered a legend (42) – he is, in fact, a legend among the Black coaching ranks. Of the 299 schools that will field baseball teams next season in the NCAA’s Division I, only 12 of them

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Mixtape Talk 003: ESPN's Clinton Yates & Alex...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2022/11/13

There is nothing better than talking baseball with two of the most knowledgeable brothers following the game. On this episode of Mixtape Talk, I (Cheats) chopped it up withClinton Yates(ESPN/ANDSCAPE) &Alex Hyacinthe(ESPN Daily Podcast). We talked about the positive growth in the game. We discussedif the Black community needs certified stars to grow the game beyond the casual fan.What we would do if we were the Commissioner of baseball. What’s next for Aaron Judge. And what is getting us excited

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Mixtape Talk 002: Caleb Green, 2022 MLB Creator Class

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2022/11/13

I’m so excited to introduce you toCaleb Green. Caleb is one of nine members of the 2022 MLB Creator Class. The MLB Creator Class are brand ambassadors charged with creating fantastic content to help grow the game.Learn more about Caleb, the MLB Creative Class, and fun tidbits like who’d he like to pitch to in this BBM exclusive interview. Please follow Caleb at @Chayyy_luppp on IG and TiktokPlease follow the Black Baseball Mixtape on IG: BlackBaseballMixtape – Twitter: @Bballmixtape

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Mixtape Talk 001: Trailblazing MLB Agent Lonnie...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2022/11/12

RECORDED ON APRIL 11, 2022: On this episode, Cheats goes one-on-one with certified Major League Baseball agentLonnie Murray. Ms. Murray is not your average baseball agent; she is the first Black woman ever to be certified by the MLBPA. And for many years, Lonnie was the only certified Black woman to serve as an agent in all major league baseball.Lonnie talks about her journey — her triumphs and challenges and what makes her exemplary in such a white male-dominated industry. She also shares her

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Bonus Episode: Mixtape Talk (Spring Training) -...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2022/11/12

RECORDED ON JANUARY 10, 2022: I have a special guest on today’s episode: Former Professional Baseball PlayerXavier Scruggs.X came across my radar because of his work in baseball media with ESPN and the MLB Network. He hosts an excellent podcast called “The Bigs” on MLB Network and is also very active on social media, posting and vlogging often. In addition to all of that, X is an entrepreneur. He startedXtraordinary Athletes, a business that helps athletes take their brand to the next level. And

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