A long way from the block - Mark Davis tells his amazing journey from the inner city to Major League Baseball

Mark Davis tells his amazing journey from the inner city to Major League Baseball

10/10/21 • 56 min

During this episode Mark talks about what it was like growing up in City Heights with a father as a Police Officer, and how two supportive parents helped his dream come true. We also talk about his amazing journey from little league baseball to the major leagues. From playing strike out in his driveway with Charles Steel to watching his older brothers play sports at a high level. Currently a defense lawyer he talks about getting his law degree after his long and arduous baseball life ended.

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