He is the author of the book, “Going the Other Way,” and one of the most sought after keynote speakers in professional sports. During the 1986 season Bean led the Lions to a midseason #1 national ranking and a berth into the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.īilly is a member of the MLB Owner’s D, E & I Committee, was instrumental in the development of MLB’s bullying prevention education programming, and MLB’s ‘Ahead in the Count’ minor league education program. Bean was a two-time “All-America” outfielder at Loyola Marymount University before graduating with a degree in Business Administration. He went on to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. Bean broke into the big leagues with the Detroit Tigers, and tied a major-league record with four hits in his first game. He played in the Major Leagues from 1987-1995. On July 14, 2014, Bean was announced as Major League Baseball’s first-ever Ambassador for Inclusion. Among his responsibilities, Bean works with MLB’s 30 clubs to bring awareness to all players, coaches, managers, umpires, employees, and stakeholders throughout baseball to ensure an equitable, inclusive, and supportive workplace for everyone. As a senior advisor to Commissioner Manfred, his role focuses on baseball’s education, LGBTQ inclusion, and social justice initiatives. Billy Bean serves at MLB as Vice-President & Special Assistant to the Commissioner.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |