6.28.24

Episode 14

NPB Legend Carlos Mirabal Embracing New Challenges With Baseball United

Join host Liam Skiffington as he welcomes Carlos Mirabal, Baseball United’s Manager of Baseball Operations, for an exclusive deep dive into his fascinating baseball career. From his beginnings with the New York Yankees to becoming a star in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball League, Carlos shares his enduring passion for the sport and his current role with Baseball United. Carlos discusses his journey into coaching and scouting, and emphasizes the importance of developing baseball cultures in countries like India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. He highlights the crucial role of mentorship for young players and how Baseball United is creating opportunities for them to thrive. Carlos underscores the importance of consistency and dedication in the game and shares his thoughts on the global expansion of baseball. Carlos also praises the exceptional leadership at Baseball United, including Kash Shaikh, John Miedreich, Eddie Diaz, and Barry Larkin, noting their passion, work ethic, and ability to inspire everyone in the organization to achieve the greater mission.

What We Discuss

• 0:30 Introduction
• 1:57 Joining the New York Yankees organization
• 8:37 Creating opportunities for kids in baseball worldwide
• 9:56 Carlos' passion for coaching
• 17:48 Getting involved with Baseball United
• 22:02 Saurabh Gaikwad's emotional first pitch in Dubai
• 32:42 Building baseball cultures in the Middle East and beyond
• 37:46 The importance of passion in your work
• 42:17 Baseball’s ability to teach life lessons
• 47:18 The global impact of Baseball United's future
• 53:45 The Unique Leadership of Baseball United
• 1:06:00 How Baseball United leads by example