Yankees Announcer Dave Sims Highlights the Underrepresentation of Black Players in MLB and Community Impact at Ballparks

Yankees announcer Dave Sims relishes his role calling games for baseball's iconic franchise. With a legacy of almost two decades with the Mariners, he values Black representation in sports media, which remains scarce. Speaking with Mark Gray, Sims reflected on the challenges Black players face, questioning the likelihood of seeing a resurgence in representation.Sims highlighted Cincinnati Reds' Hunter Greene as a prospect to watch, aspiring to join the ranks of Black MLB pitchers who have achieved significant victories. His endorsement emphasizes the need for baseball to reconnect with communities it once thrived in.