Welcome to another exciting episode of The Recess Podcast powered by Black Baseball Media, where we shine a light on urban baseball and the incredible stories within it! In this episode, we sit down with Donovan "DMac" McIntyre, a talented young ballplayer whose journey from youth baseball to being drafted by the San Francisco Giants is nothing short of inspiring.
DMac shares his experiences playing travel baseball, overcoming self-doubt, and the grind of making it in professional baseball. We also discuss the impact of community support, mentorship, and the college vs. pro decision that young athletes face.
✅ The importance of confidence and how DMac overcame self-doubt
✅ How travel baseball helped shape his career
✅ The process of getting college offers and pro scout attention
✅ What it's like to be drafted by an MLB team
✅ The mental & physical grind of the minor leagues
✅ Advice for young athletes navigating the recruitment process
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