Rounding the bases on baseball in Middle Tennessee

If you’re a baseball fan, it’s an exciting time because the MLB season started Thursday and the Nashville Sounds’ season is already underway. 

This a packed and heartwarming episode starting with a 1-on-1 with ESPN analyst Buster Olney. Then we spend some time with Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton and learn about how the Negro Leagues changed her father’s life — as well as her own. Finally, we call two Little League coaches up to bat: Ronald “Gooch” Gooch and Joey Hale. They share why Little League Baseball is so much more than physical activity — it builds skills that last a lifetime and sets young players up for success.

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Alex Whitman waits for his time on the field during 2022 Springfield Little League opening ceremonies. He loves sports and says his favorite part is batting.

We also take you out to a tailgating party at Music City Baseball and then to Springfield for their Little League opening ceremonies, which includes its brand new adaptive league — Springfield Buddies. Later, Khalil plays catch in a Cracker Barrel parking lot with Mark Jent of Simply a Fan.

Guests: 

• Buster Olney, baseball analyst for ESPN’s Baseball Tonight
• Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, TSU professor, author and daughter of Negro League player Henry Kimbro
• Ronald “Gooch” Gooch, East Nashville Little League Coach
• Joey Hale, Goodlettsville Little League Coach and two-time World Series participant

Special thanks to Skip Nipper for his help crafting this show!