Baseball United's #1 Overall Draft Pick Karan Patel Discusses His Historic Journey
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Baseball United's #1 overall draft pick, Karan Patel, joins the show to share an exclusive look into his historic journey. Karan discusses his childhood, where he developed a love for both cricket and baseball. He reflects on his experience as one of fourteen players chosen to represent the USA Cricket U-19 team for the World Cup qualifiers. Selected by the Chicago White Sox in the seventh round of the 2019 MLB Draft, Karan shares valuable lessons from his time in the organization and the significance of being the first Indian-American drafted by an MLB franchise. With roots in India, Karan expresses his excitement and gratitude for representing the country’s first professional baseball franchise, the Mumbai Cobras. He also praises Baseball United's leadership for their vision and execution, reminisces about his participation in last year’s All-Star showcase, and reveals his anticipation for the Baseball United Cup (February 22, 2025- March 1, 2025), Baseball United Season 1 (October 23, 2025 - November 23, 2025), and the potential rivalries that may emerge.
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