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Episode 22

Steven Moya’s Journey from Vitilla to Baseball United

Karachi Monarchs outfielder Steven Moya joins the show to share his journey from playing vitilla on the streets of the Dominican Republic to the Major Leagues. He discusses being scouted by MLB teams at 16 and his transition to professional baseball after signing with the Detroit Tigers in 2008. Steven reflects on his MLB debut, the lessons he learned from legends like Miguel Cabrera and Torii Hunter, and his current pursuit of the Triple Crown with the TSG Hawks in the CPBL. He also highlights the impact of Baseball United's ownership & leadership, the memorable fan support at last year’s All-Star showcase, and his excitement for the upcoming BU Cup (February 22, 2025 - March 1, 2025) and Baseball United’s inaugural season (October 23, 2025 - November 23, 2025) while emphasizing the importance of growing the game.

What We Discuss

• 0:30 Introduction
• 2:37 Growing up in the Dominican Republic
• 4:44 Getting approached by MLB teams
• 6:09 Transitioning to professional baseball in 2008
• 7:55 Recovering from Tommy John surgery
• 9:07 The call-up to the major leagues
• 11:41 Learning from Miguel Cabrera and Torii Hunter
• 15:25 Importance of taking this game one day at a time
• 17:33 Reflecting on last year’s All-Star showcase
• 18:19 How Steven got involved with Baseball United
• 19:02 The ownership group’s influence
• 19:57 The importance of players giving their best every game
• 20:54 A warm welcome from fans in Dubai
• 22:31 Baseball United’s leadership driving the league forward
• 24:01 Excitement for the BU Cup and new rivalries
• 26:23 Growing the game globally
• 29:14 Message to the fans