How the Cleveland Guardians Are Changing Lives Beyond Baseball | Raphael Collins

⚾ What happens when the impact of baseball reaches far beyond the field? On this episode of Impact Play with Dr. J, I sit down with Raphael Collins of the Cleveland Guardians to explore the power of sports, leadership, and community connection. We go behind the scenes of the Guardians’ commitment to creating opportunities for the next generation through programs like Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) — a youth initiative designed to increase participation, build confidence, and create access through the game of baseball. This conversation is about more than wins and losses. It’s about: ✨ Creating opportunities for young athletes ✨ Building stronger communities ✨ Representation and access in sports ✨ Leadership that leaves a legacy ✨ The people and purpose behind the organization Raphael shares his journey, the mission behind the work, and how the Cleveland Guardians continue creating meaningful impact throughout Northeast Ohio. Because the greatest plays don’t always happen on the field — sometimes they happen in the community. Welcome to Impact Play. 🎧 Connect + Watch More Impact Play Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impa... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/53v2PDhkxuLi... YouTube:    / @impactplaydr.j   ⚾ Learn more about the Cleveland Guardians: https://www.mlb.com/guardians ⚾ Learn more about Cleveland Guardians Community Impact & RBI Program: https://www.mlb.com/guardians/community 🎤 Follow Impact Play with Dr. J: Instagram: @impactplaydrj 💼 Connect with Dr. Franceska Jones: @franceskajones https://linktr.ee/DrJImpact