Building Native Nations Baseball with DJ Carrasco | Training, Culture, and Proline Innovation

In this episode, Coach Beede sits down with former MLB pitcher and Native Nations Baseball founder DJ Carrasco . DJ shares his powerful journey—starting with his time in New Zealand, his mother’s legacy, and how it inspired him to bring baseball to Native communities across North America. He explains the mission behind Native Nations Baseball , its vision for future World Baseball Classic and Olympic representation, and the grassroots work being done through camps, clinics, and the newly created free agent portal for Native athletes. The conversation also dives deep into training and development. DJ highlights how Proline Training Balls support player growth—eliminating fear in young athletes, preventing injuries, and replicating elite-level pitches with accuracy and durability. He explains how tools like Proline help players—from youth to pros—train safely while maximizing reps and performance. Parents, coaches, and players will gain valuable insights into not only the technical side of training but also the cultural impact of building opportunities for Native athletes. The Coach Beede Podcast is brought to you by Proline Training Balls – the trusted training tool for every level of the game. Visit prolineballs.com to learn more. And by Baseball Bluebook – the official baseball directory since 1909. Download the app today and find everything you need, including Proline products, right inside the app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices