2.7.25
Episode 35
Mid East Falcons Infielder Mitch Piatnik Previews UAE Series
Mid East Falcons infielder Mitch Piatnik dives into his professional baseball journey, including his time in the Cincinnati Reds organization and playing in the independent league. He shares his passion for mentoring the next generation of players, reflects on his relationship with Baseball United Co-Founder and MLB Hall of Famer Barry Larkin, and talks about his excitement for representing Baseball United in the upcoming UAE Series (February 14–16, 2025).
Tickets to the UAE Series can be found exclusively on Platinumlist!
What We Discuss
- 0:30 Intro
- 1:14 Transitioning from college baseball to professional baseball
- 3:27 Navigating life as your own agent after being released by a team
- 6:06 Mitch’s passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of players
- 13:48 How Barry Larkin, BU Co-Founder, helped Mitch get involved with the league
- 15:18 Mitch’s perspective on why Baseball United is set to thrive
- 16:00 What makes Kash Shaikh, BU Chairman, CEO, & Co-Founder, an exceptional leader
- 17:15 Mitch’s anticipation for the UAE Series (February 14–16, 2025)
- 18:09 The significance of being among the first players to play in Dubai
- 19:55 A message to the fans
