Transforming Youth Baseball in South Baltimore
In this episode of South Baltimore Now!, hosts Nate Carper and Kevin Lynch welcome Ckori Jones, managing director of the Diamond Collective and the Baltimore Urban Baseball Association (BUBA). They discuss the inaugural Field of Futures fundraising event on December 6th which benefits BUBA and the Tony Gwynn Legacy East Foundation.
Ckori also elaborates on the facilities at the Diamond Collective, highlighting the unique training areas, advanced hitting technology, and educational programs for athletes. He emphasizes BUBA’s mission to support underserved youth in Baltimore, the significance of indoor training spaces, and collaborative efforts with various nonprofits.
The episode additionally explores the challenges and opportunities in youth baseball within Baltimore, aiming to inspire community involvement and financial support for growth and improvement.
- Field of Futures – Get Tickets Here: https://buba.rallyup.com/fof2025/Campaign/Details
- The Diamond Collective: https://www.thediamondcollective.org/
Produced by Nathan Carper: https://www.natecarpercreative.com
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