A mural in Fort Worth honors Latino and Latina ballplayers.
Community leaders and Major League Baseball officials spoke about the importance of diversity and representation.
The mural pays homage to the Hispanic community in Fort Worth, showcasing the evolution of Latino and Latina baseball and softball players chasing their dreams A spray-painted illustration depicts ballplayers’ development from children playing T-ball to professionals in the major league. A young girl swings a bat. Nearby, a boy wearing a Texas Rangers cap and baseball glove stares ahead, lost in a daydream.Star Latino baseball players, including Yovani Gallardo, are shown near an illustration of the Fort Worth skyline and a stadium background.
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