10.11.24

Episode 29

Chris Beyers on Inspiring the Next Generation of UAE Baseball

Arabia Wolves infielder Chris Beyers shares his remarkable journey, from growing up in Saudi Arabia to becoming one of the first players selected for the UAE’s inaugural national baseball team. As the Baseball United Arab Classic approaches (November 7-10), Chris reflects on his recent professional season in Germany and his childhood memories of representing Saudi Arabia in the 2007 and 2008 Little League World Series. Born in South Africa, he also touches on the pride of representing his country in the World Baseball Classic. Chris dives into the significance of the UAE getting its first ballpark and how it symbolizes the growth of baseball in the region. He talks about his role as a mentor for the next generation of UAE players and the impact the national team will have on sparking more interest in the sport. Chris also praises Baseball United’s Chairman & CEO Kash Shaikh for his pivotal role in bringing the UAE team to life and guiding the league’s exciting trajectory. As the Baseball United Arab Classic nears, Chris eagerly anticipates the tournament’s role in continuing to expand the game.

Tickets to the Baseball United Arab Classic can be found exclusively at Platinumlist.

What We Discuss

• 0:30 Intro
• 1:24 Playing professional baseball in Germany
• 2:09 Growing up in Saudi Arabia
• 4:46 Representing Saudi Arabia in the Little League World Series
• 6:09 Transitoning from a cricket player to a baseball player
• 7:13 Representing South Africa in the World Baseball Classic
• 8:09 The significance of Baseball United having their very own ballpark
• 9:06 The growth of baseball in the UAE
• 10:05 Gratitude for the incredible crowd response at last year’s All-Star Showcase
• 10:46 The responsibility of being a role model for the next generation of UAE baseball players
• 13:36 What it means to be selected as one of the first player son the UAE National Team
• 14:24 CEO & Chairman Kash Shaikh’s role in bringing the UAE National Team to life
• 15:07 The impact of having Hall of Fame manager Eddie Diaz lead the UAE National Team
• 16:06 The significance of the Baseball United Arab Classic for the participating teams
• 16:47 Baseball’s ability to unite people from all over the world
• 18:51 Learning from baseball greats like Pablo Sandival and Robinson Cano
• 22:22 The high-character players and people involved in Baseball United
• 23:40 Baseball United’s ownership group driving confidence in the league’s future
• 24:40 What makes Dubai a perfect destination to grow the sport
• 25:34 The trajectory of Baseball United behind CEO & Chairman Kash Shaikh’s leadership
• 26:46 The UAE National Team’s role in growing baseball in the region
• 28:36 Excitement to compete in the Baseball United Arab Classic
• 29:24 Message to the fans
• 29:56 Visit Platinumlist to get your tickets to the Baseball United Arab Classic