Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder, Baseball United, Inc. // Founder BSB Group, BSB Sports, & Besomebody, Inc. // Licensed Sports Agent // Ex P&G + GoPro
A core pillar in our vision for Baseball United is to give more opportunities to more people through the game of baseball. Only 6.1% of players on today’s Major League Baseball (MLB) rosters are Black. That’s the lowest percentage since 1955 - the year before Jackie Robinson retired. There are no Black majority owners in MLB. Our hope is to change that, beginning with our own league. 81% of our current Baseball United owners are Black or Brown, including Black baseball icons Barry Larkin and Ryan Howard. There will also be several ownership opportunities at the franchise level with bidding for each of our teams opening soon. 25% of the players for our initial four franchises will be Black. There are many ways we are tackling diversity, representation, and opportunity in baseball, and this is one of the most meaningful areas. Long way to go, but truly appreciate everyone’s support. 🙏⚾️ #baseball #baseballunited #DEI #diversity #sportsbusiness #linkedinsports #entrepreneurship
Any organization that is going to have #BarryLarkin involved is going to be doing good things. Sounds like a terrific idea who's time is frankly, overdue. Also, wondering if perhaps there can be an expansion franchise in #Hyderabad? Maybe GradRight Inc. could be a sponsor? 😎 Let's go baseball!
This isn’t talked about enough at all amongst the MLB. Shout out to you for making things happen and looking to providing the change this sport we all love needs. Hats off to you sir.👏🏼⚾️
So inspiring! Incredible work already with so much more impact to come.
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Ownership is great but the gear/brand is important. Fans want connection to the game but the Pro Leagues continue to churn out avearge fan gear. We want to change this. What you are doing is needed?
Alyse Stewart
11mo
This is an awesome step! With the Nashville Stars initiative, the MLB WILL have it’s first black majority ownership group as led by Dave Stewart. However, until that is made manifest, I’m pleased to see Baseball United recognizing and supporting the black baseball community, strengthening ties within the global baseball community Well done!
Outstanding vision, purpose, and mission Kash. “A thousand mile journey begins where one stands”.💨⚾️
Bert Strane
11mo
I believe this endeavor will be successful for 2 reasons the Professionals involved and the MONEY. Just left a message for J-Roll to reach out on my behalf to his former teammate Ryan Howard
Great article Kash but more importantly what an incredible vision to create positive change through baseball.
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1yLove this Kash…… I happen to have a dear friend that pitched in the MLB. Won a World Series and a Rookie of the Year Award…. He’s also won an Emmy award at Fox Baseball. I’ve been in his ear for the last few years about making that jump into the front office. Baseball should be reflective of our nations demographics. Everyone bleeds red…..