Carlos James

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“A Call to the Black Baseball Community. I’ve spent my life in this game as a player, coach, recruiter, and mentor. I know how tough it is for Black coaches to get opportunities at the highest levels. Coach Kerrick Jackson’s journey didn’t start in the HBCU community, but it did pass through it. He built his career through hard work and different roles across college baseball. And when he became head coach at Southern University, he restored one of the most respected programs in Black college baseball. And now, he leads Missouri as the first Black head coach in SEC history. Now comes the part where I believe all of us have a role to play. I’m not asking anyone to choose Missouri over every other school. I’m asking parents, travel ball coaches, instructors, former players, and mentors to make sure Missouri is part of the conversation. Before making a final decision, take a visit, make a call. Meet Coach Jackson and his staff. Listen to their vision and give that program the same fair consideration you’d give any other Power Four program. Coach Jackson doesn’t have to carry that responsibility alone. If we truly want more Black head coaches in the SEC, ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, and eventually in professional baseball, then we need to support the opportunities that already exist. Success creates credibility, and credibility creates more opportunities for those who come next. Let’s not overlook this one. One visit, one phone call, one relationship can help keep a historic door open. Not just for today, but for the generations of players and coaches who will follow.”

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