Atlanta Braves draft Isaiah Drake, putting spotlight on growing wave of African-American baseball players
Key points:
- Isaiah Drake, a Black outfielder from North Atlanta High School, was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the fifth round of the MLB Draft
- Drake is part of a growing wave of talented African-American players in baseball
- MLB programs like the Hank Aaron Invitational are helping to increase African-American youth participation in the game
Isaiah Drake, a talented Black outfielder from North Atlanta High School, was chosen by the Atlanta Braves in the fifth round of the MLB Draft. The article discusses the declining African-American participation in baseball and how young African-American players like Drake are part of a wave of talent that could reverse this trend. Atlanta is highlighted as a city with a growing interest in baseball and a significant number of Black players being drafted. The article also mentions the MLB’s efforts to increase youth participation in baseball through programs like the Hank Aaron Invitational.
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