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How Will Baseball Address Its Shortcomings With Race and Accessibility?

Jake and Jordan talk with Royals minor leaguer Nick Heath and Johns Hopkins third baseman Matt Ritchie

Chicago White Sox v Philadelphia Phillies Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images

As the nation continues to protest police brutality after the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, calls for change and accountability have spread to the baseball world. How can the sport—at all levels—grow more diverse and improve the experience of Black players? In this episode, we speak to Royals minor leaguer Nick Heath and Johns Hopkins third baseman Matt Ritchie to gain their perspective.

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Hosts: Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman
Guests: Nick Heath and Matt Ritchie