In this episode of the Baseball United podcast, host Liam Skiffington sits down with co-owner of Baseball United, Ryan Howard. They discuss Ryan's extensive MLB career, his involvement with Baseball United, and his children's book series. Ryan shares his enthusiasm for expanding professional baseball to the Middle East and South Asia, emphasizing the sport's potential to unite countries. He also highlights the importance of investing in passionate leaders and the necessity of transparency and hard work in building a successful league. Reflecting on his MLB days, Ryan talks about his rookie year, his MVP season, and insights from interactions with mentors like Charlie Manuel and Jim Thome. He also expresses his love for Philadelphia, the significance of playing his entire career with the Phillies, and his experiences playing in Japan and thoughts on the designated hitter in the National League. He envisions Baseball United becoming one of the premier professional leagues and expresses his excitement for bridging cultural gaps and advancing the game of baseball. The episode wraps up with Ryan urging young athletes to engage with and practice baseball, while also sharing his personal Mount Rushmore of Philadelphia Phillies legends.

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