The Business of Youth Baseball: Development or Dollars? | The Hitting Zone | YBMcast

Stepping inside The Hitting Zone today is Jason Christian, founder of Kilo Gear and former professional baseball player who worked his way through the Midland organization. Jason brings real-world experience and perspective to one of the most important conversations in youth baseball today — the rising cost of playing the game.Mitch and Jason take a hard look at where youth baseball stands:⚾ Is the game becoming pay-to-play?⚾ Are we creating “youth country clubs” instead of opportunity?⚾ How does rising cost impact development and long-term growth?⚾ Where is the balance between parent involvement, investment, and pressure?From travel fees and training costs to equipment and exposure, this episode challenges the direction the game is heading and asks how we protect access, development, and the love of baseball.It’s a candid, experience-driven conversation about development vs dollars — and what the future of youth baseball should look like.📲 Follow Mitch Thomas:Instagram: @_mtsperformanceX (Twitter): @TheHittingZoneSTL📲 Follow Jason Christian & Kilo Gear:Kilo Gear IG: @kilogearproJason Christian IG: @jaychristian6Website: kilogear.com ⚾ Stay locked in with Youth Baseball Midwest—your hub for full-spectrum youth baseball insight in the Midwest. Subscribe and hit that dinger (🔔) to never miss a game-state insight.🌐 More YBM:Website: youthbaseballmidwest.comYouTube: Youth Baseball MidwestInstagram: @youthbaseballmidwestTikTok: @YouthBaseballMidwestX: @YBM_castFacebook: Youth Baseball MidwestPresented by our proud partners:Game 7 Baseball: game7baseball.comPrime Sports Midwest: primesportsmw.com🎥 Production Partner:Red Earth Productions: redearthprod.com