• "Tragic Loss of Baseball Coach, Emerging Star Gasper Joins Red Sox, and Honoring Black Baseball History"

  • Aug 13 2024
  • Duración: 2 m
  • Podcast

"Tragic Loss of Baseball Coach, Emerging Star Gasper Joins Red Sox, and Honoring Black Baseball History"

Escúchala gratis

Ver detalles del espectáculo

  • Resumen

  • In a tragic turn of events, a teacher who also served as a baseball coach at Legion Collegiate Academy in Rock Hill, South Carolina, was killed while en route to a baseball game in Sumter. The coroner's office identified the victim as Benjamin, highlighting the loss felt by both the educational and sports communities he was part of.

    In other baseball news, Mickey Gasper, an alumnus of Bryant University and form star of their baseball team, received a major career boost. Gasper, who graduated in 2018, has been called up by the Boston Red Sox. As per Bryant University's announcement, he is set to join the team starting Monday night, marking an important step in his professional baseball career.

    Meanwhile, in Fort Wayne, a baseball historian is advocating for the creation of a new monument dedicated to Black baseball players and their contributions to the sport. This initiative is aimed at preserving and honoring the rich history of baseball, especially the significant yet often overlooked achievements of Black athletes in the sport.

    In the realm of fantasy baseball, industry expert Derek VanRiper discusses the intriguing prospects of young players, specifically focusing on Jackson Chourio's potential fantasy draft status in 2025. VanRiper examines key performance metrics such as maximum exit velocity (Max EV), analyzing whether such data can reliably predict a player's power-hitting capabilities in the league.

    These stories reflect the diverse and dynamic nature of baseball, encompassing its cultural heritage, emerging talents, and the unfortunate personal tragedies that touch the community. Baseball continues to evoke passion and dedication across various spheres, profoundly impacting lives both on and off the field.
    Más Menos
Más Menos

Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre "Tragic Loss of Baseball Coach, Emerging Star Gasper Joins Red Sox, and Honoring Black Baseball History"

Calificaciones medias de los clientes

Reseñas - Selecciona las pestañas a continuación para cambiar el origen de las reseñas.

Reseñas de Audible.com

Opiniones de Amazon
No hay comentarios disponibles