The Black Baseball Mixtape

I spoke with Donta' Williams of the Bowie Baysox on this Black Baseball Mixtape podcast episode. Donta' is a Las Vegas native. He played college baseball at the University of Arizona and was a 4th Round draft pick of the O's in 2021. Donta and I talk about his personal journey to pro ball and the importance of a strong foundation in the game. Donta' had excellent leadership from his youth coach, Coach Ceasar in Vegas, and his family. Without that leadership, he would not be where he is today. He also shares his love for a VA natvie in Jackie Bradley Jr. Being from VA myself, I love to hear that. This episode is filled with authentic conversation and support. It should be shared with every young player who dreams of making the pros but has been doubted along the way. This episode is brought to you by BBM in partnership with Steelo Sports, the Players Alliance, Herencia 21 (caps), and Numbers Game (scorecards). If you'd like to partner with BBM, please email BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com. Please share, rate, and review this episode. Thanks.

Daniel "Jet" Johnson is a veteran in the stacked Orioles farm system. The Bay Area native continues a legacy of Black ball players, including Frank Robinson, Joe Morgan, Dave Stewart, Rickey Henderson, Curt Flood, Jimmy Rollins, CC Sabathia, and many more who claim the Oakland area home. In this episode, I chat briefly with DJ about his childhood journey and how he stays focused in a loaded farm system. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review. The Black Baseball Mixtape podcast partners with Steelo Sports, The Players Alliance, Herencia 21, and Numbers Game. If your company wants to partner with the Black Baseball Mixtape, don't hesitate to contact us at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to play professional baseball in the Mexican Pro League? This episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast (BBM) answers that question and more with RHP Ronnie Williams. On this episode, you will hear from Ronnie what it's like to be a pro player in Mexico. What it was like being a pro player in Korea. You will also learn Ronnie's keys to success and hear about his unique baseball background growing up in Florida. This episode is for curious baseball fans who want to learn more about what it takes to be a professional pitcher in the US and abroad. This episode is brought to you by Steelo Sports, the Players Alliance, Herencia21, and Numbers Game. Please visit all of our excellent partners. Also, please subscribe, rate, and review the Black Baseball Mixtape. Your reviews matter.

On this episode, Cheats talks with the #14 prospect in the Guardians organization, former 2021 1st-round draft pick Kahlil Watson. Watson is a Virginia native with strong ties to the Commonwealth. He grew up playing in adult leagues all around the Tri-Cities region. He was in Richmond last week with the Akron RubberDucks (AA). It was his first time playing professionally before many family and friends, and K-Wat brought the community out. During the episode, we discuss his upbringing, how he fell in love with baseball, his professional development, and much more. Kahlil talks a lot about his current opportunity with the Guardians organization and unlocking his full potential. Watson, who just turned 21 this week, has a bright future in baseball. I have a feeling we will all hear his name for many years. This episode is brought to you by Steelo Sports, the Players Alliance, Herencia21, and a special shoutout to our newest sponsor, Numbers Game. Please subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast: rate and review us.

On this episode of In the Booth with Flobo Boyce, Flobo is joined by Mia from Black Girls Love Baseball. What started as a fun side project has become one of baseball's more engaging social media platforms. Black Girls Love Baseball follows the adventures of Mia and her friends as they show their Atlanta Braves fandom throughout MLB. Flobo and Mia discuss the platform, its origins, and future plans. They spar over what team has the meanest fans and whether the Braves mascot is a carbon imitation of the Philly Phanatic (you make the call). As always, we'd like to thank the Players Alliance, Steelo Sports, and Herencia 21. Please subscribe, rate, and review this and all the episodes on the BBM podcast platform. Please follow Mia and all things BGLB at: https://twitter.com/bglb44 https://www.tiktok.com/@blackgirlslovebaseball https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlslovebaseball44/

Sherman Johnson, AKA Coach Sherm or Sherm, is a natural leader. He's played at every level of baseball and became a hitting instructor with the Orioles last year. This season, at the age of 33, Sherm accepted the position of Upper-Level Hitting Coordinator. Sherm works with every level within the organization. While he is gaining experience daily, I was in Norfolk to see him work with the hard-hitting Tides. I marveled at his ability to relate to the young prospects while commanding their attention during instruction. He has earned respect among the vets, who are very close to his age. Sherm is a sure-fire future manager one day. I'm sure you will enjoy this episode. Steelo Sports and Herencia21 bring this episode to you—a special thanks to the Players Alliance. Please subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast. Please rate and review our show. You can follow BBM on IG @BlackBaseballMixtape.

What's good, BBM family! BBM founder Cheats is here to touch on the five things that had him talking in baseball this week. Please subscribe to the podcast. Please rate and review. Special thanks to the Players Alliance, Steelo Sports, Herencia 21. Please reach out to me to join our BBM group chat on Discord.

On this special episode of "In the Booth" with Flobo Boyce, we return to Dubai. Last year, "In the Booth" host Flobo Boyce traveled to Dubai to cover the first-ever Baseball United All-Star Showcase. Former MLB pitcher Reggie McClain suited up for the East All-Stars. Flobo recorded this episode with Reggie in Dubai during the historic showcase. Enjoy this fantastic conversation. Special thanks to Baseball United for the opportunity and access. This episode is brought to you by our friends Steelo Sports, Herencia 21, and the Players Alliance. Please subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast for every episode of BBM and "In the Booth, hosted by Flobo Boyce."

Trey Lipscomb debuted with the Washington Nationals on March 30, 2024. In that game, he recorded a hit and a stolen base. The next day, Trey recorded his first MLB home run. Trey is a friend of BBM. I sat down with him last season in Richmond while he was playing with the Harrisonburg Senators. He chronicled his journey in baseball and provided gems throughout the episode. In honor of Trey's MLB debut, I am re-airing this particular episode. Special thanks to the Players Alliance, Steelo Sports, and Herencia21. Please DM BBM on IG to join our FREE discord. As always, subscribe, rate, and review the BBM podcast.

Award-Winning Journalist Dexter Henry chopped it up with Flobo for the latest edition of "In The Booth." Dexter hosts shows for the NY Post & SNY (Sports Net New York Regional TV Channel). He has also contributed to WFAN - Sports Radio and CBS Sports Radio. Dexter is dedicated to amplifying the voices of underserved and underrepresented communities within sports journalism. We are truly honored to have him join ITB for this particular conversation. Please subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape to hear all the episodes of ITB with Flobo Boyce and the other audio content produced on the channel.

The gang is all here for the 2024 MLB preview and predictions show. Flobo, April, and Malik join Cheats to preview the upcoming MLB season. We talk MVPs, Cy Youngs, breakout stars, division winners, and World Series participants. This is a fun episode with a lot of information. Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast as allowed. If you want to join our FREE BBM group chat on Discord, please message us on IG. A special thanks to our friends Steelo Sports, Herencia21, and the Players Alliance.

What's the best baseball movie of all time? Of course, there is no 100% right answer, so this is what we did at the Black Baseball Mixtape. We asked the BBM community to list their best baseball films and the top 8 were: The Sandlot, Major League, A League of Their Own, Bingo Long, Soul of the Game, Hardball, 42, and Field of Dreams. Your BBM podcast host, Cheats, that me, broke the 8 into two semifinals and one final round. The rankings are mine. Do you agree with the film I named the Best Baseball Movie of All Time? Please subscribe to the BBM podcast: rate and review the show. Leave a comment if you have the time. Thanks to our partners, the Players Alliance, Herencia21, and Steelo Sports.

The season is right around the corner, so we at BBM thought now is the perfect time to recap the MLB 2024 free agency period. Of course, we're doing this in a way that only BBM can. Flobo, April, and Malik join BBM Founder Cheats to talk about EVERYTHING hot stove: from Shohei to TA. And, of course, "Where in the world is Tommy Pham going to play?" We talk about it all. Tune in to this fantastic Black baseball conversation. Please subscribe, rate, and review the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast - everywhere podcasts are available. Special thanks to the Players Alliance, Steelo Sports, and Herencia 21.

On this episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, I visit with LaTroy Hawkins. Hawk is a media analyst and Special Assistant for Baseball Ops for the Minnesota Twins. He also co-hosts the Thick Skin Podcast with his former teammate, Jauque Jones. Hawk has indeed seen a lot in the game. He played for over two decades (21 seasons with 11 teams) and has also coached at a very high level. He is the perfect person to discuss the state of Black baseball. We talk about his podcast and his journey in baseball, and we also manage to have a little fun along the way. Please subscribe to the Thick Skin and BBM podcasts wherever podcasts are available. Please rate and review our show. If you're up to it, comment on the Apple podcast comment page. It all helps. Thanks to our partners: Steelo Sports, Herencia21, and the Players Alliance.

Detroit Stand Up! We got The D's own Werner Blakely on this Black Baseball Mixtape podcast episode. Werner, 22, has moved to primarily 3rd base this spring. He looks to break camp in AA and bounce back from what he described as a challenging 2023. Werner is the first (and only) High School Under Armor All-American baseball player from Detroit. He was drafted in the 4 round of the 2020 draft and signed with the Angels instead of attending Auburn University. Werner quickly succeeded in pro ball, being named an Arizona Fall League Rising Star (All-Star) in 2022. In 2023, he struggled a little at the plate but still managed to swipe 22 bases on 23 attempts. Werner is more focused than ever heading into 2024. You will hear it throughout this podcast: he is determined to have the best season ever. I'm excited to introduce you to Werner and hear about his journey to this point in his career. Please subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast on Apple Podcast and everywhere podcasts are available. Please visit www.BlackBaseballMixtape.com (shop) to pre-order our exclusive Chicago American Giants (Negro League) hat.

There were plenty of times when Spencer Bivens thought his baseball career could be over, but the right-handed pitcher kept his options -- and his heart -- open to the next opportunity. That determination and drive guided him from Community College to playing overseas, independent baseball, and ultimately signing with the Giants organization. At first glance, the slim, 6'5, 29-year-old - with model looks - doesn't compare much to the fictional journeyman Forrest Gump, but Bivens journey may rival the Academy Award-winning film. On this episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, Cheats visits with Bivens to hear about his journey and talk all things baseball. It's a true story of grit and passion. Bivens is now in mini-camp with the Giants and is picking up innings in Spring Training. His quest is far from over. I'm excited to follow the next chapter. Please subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape. Your comments and ratings are genuinely appreciated. Special thanks to Steelo Media, the Players Alliance, and Herencia21. You can contact us at BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com or via Instagram.

On this episode of In the Booth, Flobo visits with die-hard Rockies fan Naika Grays. Flobo went on a bit of a journey to find a Black Rockies community...and well, community may not be the right term, he found Naika in a Black Colorado Facebook group, and it led to this amazing conversation. As always, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. In the Booth is the first spin-off of The Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, and there will be more as the 2024 season gets underway. Thanks to our partners Steelo Sports, the Players Alliance, and Herencia 21. Please DM BBM on IG if you want to be a sponsor of the fastest-growing Black Baseball podcast in the country.

On this special bonus episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, I caught up with one of my very first guests and one of my favorite people in all of MLB, Tyrone Brooks. Tyrone is MLB's Senior Director, Front Office and Field Staff Diversity Pipeline Program at Major League Baseball. That is a very fancy way of saying that his job is to find and help develop the next minority executives in MLB. I saw Tyrone in Houston, where he spoke to each HBCU team playing in the Cactus Jack about a possible career path after baseball. The unique part was that he told the current players about former players who were in their seats last year and now work in MLB. The program is working, it just needs people to understand, working in baseball may be the right career for you. If you like this episode, please like, subscribe, and share. I'd like to thank Steelo Sports, the Players Alliance, and Herencia 21.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of In the Booth with Flobo Boyce! On this debut episode, Flobo is joined by die-hard Mets musician Jordan Simpson (@jrsimpsonmusic). They talk all things Mets - both of their favorite teams. You don't want to miss this conversation. Please rate and review the BBM podcast network. Your 5-star ratings help keep the lights on. Special S/O to Steelo Media, the Players Alliance, and our friends at Herencia 21.

KSU is the preseason #24 team in the country. On this episode of the BBM Podcast, I am joined by Associate Head Coach Austin Wates. Wates, 35, has been with the KSU program for six years, but this is his first year as Associate Head Coach. During our lengthy conversation, we talk about what it takes to build a program in a Power 5 conference, we talk about the players they need to recruit and develop, we talk about the challenge facing Black players and coaches at the D1 level, and we talk about Coach Wates' unique journey into coaching. We also have a lot of fun. Coach Wates was a heck of a player. He played college baseball at Virginia Tech and pro baseball with the Astros and Marlins organization. Our discussion is open and honest. We don't shy away from topics some may not want to discuss, but as always, we talk about difficult topics positively and upliftingly. Please subscribe to the BBM podcast. Please rate and review the show. If you want to talk about Black baseball daily with a knowledgeable group, please join our FREE discord. To receive the link, you must follow the Black Baseball Mixtape on IG and send me a DM about the group chat. Shout out to Steelo Media. Shout out to The Players Alliance. And shout out to Herenca 21.