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MLB Player Programs Department Resources

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Education

Ricardhy Grandoit
[email protected]
212-931-7694

Lilah Drafts-Johnson (Spanish speaking)
[email protected]
212-931-7733

  • Answer questions about DV/SA/CA policy, including annual education mandate
  • Provide guidance on leaguewide resources for survivors of DV/SA/CA
  • Connect Clubs with local/national DV/SA/CA organizations

Players & Staff Educational Programming‏

Carla Chalas (Spanish Speaking)
[email protected]
809-740-4209

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  • Manage and coordinate policy-based education programs and lifeskills workshops for players
  • Assist MLB Academies in the coordination and execution of community service initiatives in the Dominican Republic

Community Engagement Initiatives in the Dominican Republic

Carla Chalas (Spanish Speaking)
[email protected]
809-740-4209

‏‏Gisselle Sanchez (Spanish Speaking)
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  • Assist MLB Academies in the coordination and execution of community service initiatives in the Dominican Republic
  • Identify relevant topics that can be converted to community initiatives

Player Internship Program

Elizabeth Benn
[email protected]
212-931-7425

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  • Point of contact for the Player Internship Program

Mental Health

Billy Bean (Spanish speaking)
[email protected]
212-931-7860

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  • Provide confidential assistance for all player inquiries with respect to available Mental Wellness resources

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Billy Bean (Spanish speaking)
[email protected]
212-931-7860

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  • Communicate MLB Workplace Policies and Responsibilities

Drug Prevention and Treatment Program

Lindsey Ingraham
[email protected]
212-931-7485

Raymond Blais (Spanish speaking)
[email protected]
809-518-5204

  • Administers various MLB drug testing Programs, specifically the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program and various amateur drug programs in the United States and the Dominican Republic
  • Provides anti-doping education to Minor League players as well as amateur prospects in the United States and the Dominican Republic

Girls and Women’s Baseball Development

Elizabeth Benn
[email protected]
212-931-7425

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  • Provides guidance to women interested in pursuing careers in baseball, as well as girls baseball development opportunities

Leaguewide Educational Programming

Yenifer Fauché (Spanish speaking)
[email protected]
212-931-7949

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  • Leads programs specific to player education in the U.S. and in the Dominican Republic, including the Rookie Program and Ahead in the Count
  • Works closely with Club education professionals and administers the Translation Program to support players’ on and off the field development

Former Player Services

Gisselle Sanchez (Spanish speaking)
[email protected]

  • Provides information to former players in the DR about MLB programs and available resources

DR High School Program

Francisco Yegres (Spanish speaking)
[email protected]

  • Point of contact person in regards to the High School Program in the DR for players at the academies

Former Player Program

Hannah Barrentine (Spanish speaking)
[email protected]

  • Manage requests and answer questions about scholarship opportunities for former players and institutions in the DR covered by the FPP

CEP/CSP Contact

Ricardhy Grandoit
[email protected]
212-931-7694

Carla Chalas (Spanish Speaking)
[email protected]
809-740-4209

  • Answer questions regarding a school’s eligibility under the Continuing Education Program (CEP) or the College Scholarship Plan (CSP)
  • Update Ebis with the list of qualified schools under the CEP/CSP

Diversity Pipeline Program

Tyrone Brooks
[email protected]
212-931-7699

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  • Provide assistance and guidance to candidates through the Diversity Pipeline Program including former players seeking to make the transition from the playing field to front office and on-field roles within the 30 MLB Clubs and the Office of the Commissioner
  • Provide information regarding available resources related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, including highlighting organizations and businesses to partner with for the purpose of benefiting local communities

Please click here to download the MLB Player Programs Department Resources.

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