Black College Nines stepped away from its normal podcast focus reserved for the HBCUs head baseball coaches. An opportunity was presented to have a candid conversation with MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF) Executive Director Jean Lee Batrus.
MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF) is a joint initiative by Major League Baseball and the Players Association to support efforts that focus on improving the caliber, effectiveness and availability of amateur baseball and softball programs across the United States and internationally. From local-based programs to the Hank Aaron Invitational and HBCU Swingman Classic, the foundation helps make youth baseball and softball more accessible – creating economic opportunities, strengthening communities, and building character – on and off the field.
The podcast is centered on YDF support for HBCUs, YDF support for the Swingman’s Classic, YDF involvement to showcase HBCU Baseball, and the future goals of YDF support for HBCU baseball events.
