Join Big E in his interview with Mateo “The Baseball Kid” with Coach Aaron as his co-host. Mateo, an experienced youth baseball player, has played for several prominent teams including the PFA, SoCal Baseball, and California Cubs, gaining invaluable insights from the challenges he faced along the way. He believes that youth baseball leagues should primarily serve as a platform for young athletes to enjoy the game, enhance their skills, and form community bonds. While recognizing the competitive nature of travel ball, Mateo emphasizes the importance of maintaining active participation in both travel and recreational leagues. He also speaks out against pushy parents, urging them to reduce undue pressure on their children, and instead concentrate on promoting their child’s development through rigorous training and hard work. As he dreams of making strides in high school, college, and MLB baseball, Mateo remains an ardent fan of the Dodgers, aspiring to play for them in