Talkin’ Baseball

Talkin’ Baseball

Monday, April 20, 2015 Talkin’ Baseball

ABOUT THE EVENT

Lou Beccaria is the President and CEO of the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation and has played semi-pro baseball in Philadelphia, coached youth baseball, and written a chapter on baseball bats in the 2013 book Balls, Bats & More!: Essentials of Professional Baseball. Phoenixville resident Julian McCracken is a former General Manager of the Reading Phillies and member of the Reading Baseball Hall of Fame who later worked for ProCards in Pottstown and Fleer Trading Cards in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Lou will discuss baseball bats and his experiences during his annual summer pilgrimages to baseball stadiums around the country. Julian will speak on the scouting aspect of baseball, player development, and the minor league system, and will also bring along some bats and baseball memorabilia. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 x132.