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The Black and White of Baseball: Overcoming Bias in Baseball and Life Kindle Edition

by George F. Wrighster (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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George F. Wrighster had a dream that his life would take him on a journey which lead him to play Major League Baseball. The problem was that he didn’t clearly understand that achieving that dream would encompass more than him being a talented player. We never know where our journey in life will take us, but for sure, we know our life‘s experiences will impact our paths.

George had no idea what would lie ahead as he embarked on the journey of documenting his experience in baseball, and what he experienced with his grandson. George was so passionate about what was happening to him in his life, and in the lives of so many others, he knew that he had to Record it. His passion and love of the game was the inspiration to write this book to let others know that they do have power and options to change their paths.

George has played baseball since he was a child, and after all these years is so heartbroken to realize not much has changed in the sport since he was a child playing it himself.

This book will empower you inspire you to make bold moves in your life, or in the life of a loved one playing sports. Do you will realize that you do not have to succumb to the status quo? You can be a captain driving the boat of your future for your child.

You will be motivated to take an inward look at your choices. The coaches you’ve selected for school schools and the way you have accepted the cards that have been dealt to you. Not only will this book bring about memories, and your past some painful hurtful experiences, but it will renew your love of baseball and cause you to be hopeful for a fair the future. We can move the needle if we believe we can, and take action.

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English
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15 May 2023
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C2JMCC35
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elite Publications (15 May 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4958 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 134 pages

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George Wrighster has been married for over forty years to an incredible giving wife that blessed him with three children-George, Mariama, and Ayana. He was born in Memphis, TN, in 1960. Growing up in the south provided George with tools that made him well-rounded. Although, in the 60s, racism was at an all-time high, George learned to survive by Trusting God and the intuition he gave him.

The south is where George fell in love with baseball, but it was also where he learned that the rules of playing baseball were different depending on your skin color. Fortunately for him, as he entered high school, busing took him to a school that integrated him into relationships with people other than his nationality. So changing settings helped him understand life and people better, but the process included tremendous pain.

George’s passion is to root out disproportionality and create opportunities for the black population at every level of baseball. This has been his driving force for writing this book.

George is currently working as parent and co-parent instructor serving the Los Angeles area. George also coaching high school sports. George has served on several boards of athletic organizations in the Los Angeles community. He is well sought after for his expertise in youth athletics across the United States and Internationally.

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A Needed Look: Baseball, Bias and Our Children

Reviewed in the United States on 29 May 2023

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Although this is a book about the treatment of youth in baseball, it really is about how generational and personal biases affect our children's perception of self. It also reminds parents that they have a responsibility to be fearless, relentless and educated advocates for their children. George points out that the people in control of the game such as high school, little league, traveling team coaches and managers need to ensure they are treating our kids fairly. The heartbreaking example of what George's grandson experienced when he reacted to a racist on field taunt should be a lesson to us all. Protect and nurture our kids at all cost. Don't be afraid to make changes and difficult decisions.

We talk about Jackie Robinson and the impact that he made over 50 years ago. Yet there are still only 2 African American managers in MLB. On opening day, only 6.1% of all MLB players were African American, the lowest since 1955. We think that because there are a significant number of players look black that there are more than the 6%.

This book is a reminder that we all have a responsibility to look inward. It is not a book of blame, but one of potential redemption. It encourages us to examine our biases. Asks us what do we do to change them? But most of all this is truly a book about hope and what the future can look like. Well done!!!!

taku nagashima

Remedy

Reviewed in the United States on 7 June 2023

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From what our family was experiencing, not as a Black-American, but as a parent of an Asian American with a division 1 commit ball player, we were going through stress and trying to navigate through a long high school baseball season dealing with 'people'. This book literally cured us from the anger we felt towards the system and the culture of HS baseball in America. Thank you for letting us see that there is a bigger and historical problem that exists beyond what we went through. It put things into perspective and helped our family out!

Mariama

America’s Pastime

Reviewed in the United States on 24 June 2023

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There are few things more “American” than baseball. This book addresses the diversity issues that exist within the sport and how we can all do our part to make this pastime equally accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The Black and White of Baseball does a great job of identifying the problems, describing firsthand experiences, providing statistical evidence and providing solutions. Must read!!!

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