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Creating more opportunities for Black players in baseball w/Taylor Trammell

Creating more opportunities for Black players in baseball w/Taylor Trammell

FromThe Keith Law Show


Creating more opportunities for Black players in baseball w/Taylor Trammell

FromThe Keith Law Show

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Oct 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Keith is joined by Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell to discuss baseball's need for change to attract and retain Black players -- including necessary adjustments at the youth levels and to college scholarships -- and the importance of representation. 

Rundown
1:35 Where is Baseball Failing to Get Black Players On the Field?
7:10 How Limited Scholarships Reduce Interest in Baseball
14:14 What Needs to Change in Little League to Retain Players?
19:55 The Importance of Representation

Read Taylor's piece 'Baseball Is Not Black Enough' at the Players' Tribune: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/baseball-is-not-black-enough-taylor-trammell-mlb

Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw
Follow Taylor on Twitter: @Taytram24

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Released:
Oct 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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