Ep#91 See How Cancer Never Stopped 3rd Rounder:Tim Battle Jr

In this Episode #94 of the You Goin Pro Podcast, Coach Lowery interviews Tim Battle Jr., a former professional baseball player and current manager of the State College Spikes. Tim shares his journey from being drafted by the New York Yankees at 17, overcoming cancer, and transitioning into coaching. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, support systems, and the life lessons learned through baseball. Tim also discusses his work with Battlegrounds Baseball, focusing on training young athletes and instilling life skills through the sport.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tim Battle Jr.02:54 Overcoming Adversity: Tim's Journey with Cancer05:56 The Draft Experience and Early Career08:47 Transitioning to Minor League Baseball11:49 Adjustments in Professional Baseball14:47 The Importance of Support and Mentorship17:51 Tyrone Brooks and Career Development20:49 The Buck O'Neill Conference and Its Impact24:01 MLB Urban Youth League and Community Engagement26:27 Urban Youth Leagues: A Community Perspective26:18-59:00 (Exclusive Content) Connect Patreon:www.patreon.com/@CoachLowery (Exclusive Behind The Screen)@ IG : www.intstgram.com/@yougoinprosports@YouTube:www.youtube.com/@yougoinpro@ X :www.twitter.com/@YGPSportsTim Battle@IG : TimBattleJr21@Battlegroundzbaseball (IG)