Nick Ahmed, D-backs Shortstop
¡°Knowing that I¡¯m white and that I¡¯ll never fully understand doesn¡¯t change the fact that I have a responsibility. I have a responsibility to listen and learn, to educate myself, to raise my children well and to not just talk about it but to be a part of the change. But the unfortunate fact is that this is not a reality in the way we treat people in our country. Black people have not been treated the same as white people -- not now and not in the past. Oppression, police brutality, racial profiling and lack of justice are the reality for black people in our country. They have not been afforded the same privileges and freedoms that white people have. We all have an opportunity and responsibility to change that in the future.¡± Read Article ?
Jackie Robinson Day
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke Baseball¡¯s color barrier when he made his historic MLB debut. Major League Baseball and all Clubs commemorate Jackie Robinson Day each year on April 15.
Robinson was more than a baseball player. D-backs broadcaster Mike Ferrin hosted a few guests to share untold stories about Robinson¡¯s life before and after baseball. At a young age Robinson was an all-star athlete, played football and ran track. As an adult, he was in the military, stationed in Hawaii and transferred just days before Pearl Harbor. Watch this video to learn more about Jackie and hear untold stories from guests.
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Raymond Doswell - Vice President of Curatorial Services at Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Dr. Michael Long - Author and editor of 42 Today: Jackie Robinson and His Legacy
Leroi Roscoe Chappelle - Father of former Arizona Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart, native of Phoenix and college competitor of Jackie and Mack Robinson
2020 Opening Day
Major League Baseball and all Clubs used the platform and national stage of Opening Day to be allies and active participants in social change, and to support and amplify voices. Black Lives Matter game elements and merchandise included player workout and batting practice tees, a uniform patch, solidarity footwear, commemorative Black Lives Matter baseballs, base jewels, a stencil behind pitcher¡¯s mound and more.
Negro Leagues 100th Anniversary
Major League Baseball will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Negro Leagues in 2020 as a recognition of the men and women who greatly contributed to the history and legacy of our sport. The celebration of the anniversary also will reflect the importance of the Negro Leagues to American society, African-American business/entrepreneurship and infrastructure, all of which then contributed positively to the sport and, ultimately, Major League Baseball.
On Sunday, August 16, MLB and all Clubs will commemorate the 100th anniversary league-wide, as players, managers, coaches, umpires and other on-field personnel will wear a symbolic Negro Leagues anniversary logo patch on NIKE jerseys in all Major League games played that day. The Negro Leagues anniversary logo, a derivation of the official logo created by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, also will be featured on base jewels and official dugout lineup cards.
Join Major League Baseball in honoring the men and women of the Negro Leagues who greatly contributed to the history and legacy of our sport. Visit nlbm.com/centennial to learn more.
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Technology Donation
On September 24, 2020, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and University of Phoenix presented Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church with 50 Chrome Book Laptops to support their High Achieving Scholars Program. The computers will be used to promote the "T" in ¡°STEM¡± which stands for ¡°technology.¡± Students will have an opportunity to access this technology for a variety of purposes while on campus and off-campus; whether it be to receive basic computer literacy skills or learning the basics of coding. Students will also use the computers to receive tutoring and other resources to promote their academic achievement.
D-backs RBI Program
The Arizona Diamondbacks are proud to stand beside Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church to create a memorable and meaningful baseball outreach and training event targeting aspiring young athletes.
The D-backs RBI Program offers free baseball and softball clinics for boys and girls age 6-16. Please check back for future clinic dates.
