Building On A Legacy

When Jackie Robinson faced down slurs, spiked cleats, and pitches aimed at his head—and stole home anyway—he didn't only change baseball. He changed the world and paved the way for others, including me. On his birthday, we’re called not only to honor that legacy but build on it. pic.twitter.com/d2KDDZNWEN

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 31, 2021

Major Leaguers

From Willie Mays to Mamie Johnson, the players and teams in the Negro Leagues changed the game of baseball and paved the way for so many today. Glad to see the @MLB officially recognize them as major leaguers. https://t.co/oDd4AOtnlz

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 17, 2020

Breaking The Barrier

So excited to see Kim Ng named the first woman and first Asian-American General Manager in the MLB. I grew up loving the Cubs, but I’ll be cheering you on!https://t.co/Nl9YNryOn6

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) November 13, 2020

Showing Joy

Congrats to the World Champion @Nationals and their fans! A great group that always showed up when it counted and w… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 31, 2019

Get Well Soon, Big Papi

Six years ago, David Ortiz's spirit and resolve helped us all begin to heal from the Boston Marathon bombing. Today… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 10, 2019

‘welcome back’

First lady Michelle Obama signs a cap for veteran Helen Horn, while meeting wounded veterans and their families, as part of Major League Baseball’s Welcome Back Veterans program and the First Lady’s Joining Forces initiative at the St. Louis Veterans Center

Dr Jill Biden, army veteran Red Schoendienst and first lady Michelle Obama stand on the mound prior to the start of Game One of the MLB World Series between the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 19

pitch perfect

President Barack Obama practices throwing out the first pitch with St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (not pictured) before the start of the MLB All-Star Game in St. Louis on July 14, 2009. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs is at right. President Obama later threw the first pitch to Pujols. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)