On this special Fourth of July episode of Empty the Bench: Small Market Edition, we’re stepping off the professional stage and onto the dusty, sun-bleached diamonds of our local neighborhoods. As we celebrate 250 years of American history, we’re asking: where does the true soul of baseball live?
Host Callan McClurg takes you on a journey through the \"Little Big League\"—the volunteer-driven world of American Legion and Little League baseball that has served as the heartbeat of American youth sports for generations.
In this episode, we explore:
Whether you’re a parent, a former player, or a fan of the game’s roots, this episode is a love letter to the freshly cut grass, the smell of leather, and the irreplaceable joy of a game played for the love of the neighborhood.
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