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Baseball United Co-Owner Jair Jurrjens joins the show to discuss his love for the game, his career in MLB, and his international playing experience. He talks about the ups and downs of baseball and the importance of perseverance. Jurrjens shares his journey from growing up in Curacao and being influenced by his family and Andruw Jones to playing in the MLB and representing the Netherlands in international tournaments. He also discusses the growth of baseball globally and the impact of interna...

In this episode of the Baseball United podcast, host Liam Skiffington sits down with co-owner of Baseball United, Ryan Howard. They discuss Ryan's extensive MLB career, his involvement with Baseball United, and his children's book series. Ryan shares his enthusiasm for expanding professional baseball to the Middle East and South Asia, emphasizing the sport's potential to unite countries. He also highlights the importance of investing in passionate leaders and the necessity of transparency and...

In this episode of the Baseball United podcast, host Liam Skiffington sits down with Eddie Diaz, the Vice President of Baseball Operations at Baseball United. Eddie shares insights from his remarkable 40-year journey in professional baseball, transitioning from player to executive. He reflects on his experiences in the minor leagues, managing teams in Mexico, and his current role focusing on recruiting global talent while promoting inclusivity and diversity within the sport. Highlighting the ...

In this episode of the Baseball United podcast, host Liam Skiffington sits down with Co-Founder & EVP of Baseball Operations, John Miedreich. They explore John's journey from being the general manager of a baseball academy in the Dominican Republic to his current role with Baseball United. They delve into the unique challenge of transforming a cricket stadium into a professional baseball field and discuss Kash Shaikh's leadership as CEO and Chairman of Baseball United. John shares insight...

Join host Liam Skiffington as he sits down with Baseball United co-founder Barry Larkin to explore the origins and core values of the organization, including innovation, inclusivity, and diversity. Larkin discusses the importance of community engagement alongside the development of the professional league and the challenges of introducing baseball to new regions. Barry also highlights the role of the ownership group in fostering sustainability and becoming integral to community fabric. Reflec...

Roger Duthie, President of Dubai Little League, sits down with host Liam Skiffington to delve into the league's transformative partnership with Baseball United. He highlights the opportunities and benefits this alliance brings to both the players and the wider community. Throughout the conversation, Roger explores the growth of baseball in the Middle East, emphasizing Dubai Little League’s commitment to community engagement, inclusivity, and the promotion of core values within the sport. He p...