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THOMARI STORY-HARDEN

Thomari Story Harden’s journey to founding Team Avenue Baseball is a testament to the timeless wisdom imparted by his mentor, Dodgers legend Tommy Lasorda: “The road to success comes through the Avenue of hard work and dedication.” After six transformative years in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, where he forged a deep bond with Lasorda, Thomari internalized this mantra. Grounded in family, faith, and an unwavering mission to guide decisions toward prosperity with purpose, he set out to create a platform that would empower the next generation—blending elite baseball training with life-changing mentorship...

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REGGIE SMITH

Smith’s career was a tapestry of triumphs across the diamond’s grandest stages.

Major League Baseball’s most electrifying and versatile performers. Signed by the Minnesota Twins as a teenager, Smith’s raw talent caught the eye of scouts early, but it was his acquisition by the Boston Red Sox in 1963 that launched him into stardom. Debuting in 1966, he quickly redefined expectations for switch-hitters, smashing a then-franchise-record 149 home runs and driving in 536 runs over seven seasons at Fenway Park, where his blend of power, speed, and Gold Glove defense in the outfield made him a fan favorite and a seven-time All-Star.

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EDWIN JACKSON

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Jackson in the sixth round of the 2001 MLB draft.[3][2] He was originally drafted as an outfielder but the Dodgers converted him into a pitcher.[2] There was a time when Jackson was regarded as one of the premier pitching prospects in baseball (after posting sub-4.00 earned run averages (ERAs) in AA and the majors at age 19 in 2003),

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CLARK JONES

In 1993, Clark Jones was hired at Elmhurst University as the 11th Head Coach in the program’s history and soon built the NCAA Division III Program into consistent perennial power in the CCIW. Jones after 14 yrs of coaching, became the program’s All Time Leader in coaching victories. In 1997, his Bluejay Team won the CCIW Conference Championship and was among the nation’s leaders in many offensive categories as Jones was named CCIW Coach of the Year. While at Elmhurst, Jones developed 2- All Americans, 23-All Region, and 56 All CCIW players. In addition, Jones coached 3 conference batting champions, 4 conference players of the year, and two major league draft picks.

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RICARDO BEY

Managing Partner at Team Avenue Sports Group

Ricardo Bey is a seasoned business leader, investor, and community advocate with a strong track record in athlete-led and athlete-focused ventures. With expertise in capital strategy, business, and product development, he has spent the past several years bridging the gap between athletes and entrepreneurship by creating ownership opportunities and driving sustainable value across sports, tech, and business ecosystems.

Ricardo currently serves as a Managing Partner at Team Avenue Sports Group, where he extends his vision of athlete empowerment into team ownership and large-scale real estate development. In this role, he continues to create pathways for athletes to become decision-makers, stakeholders, and visionaries in their respective fields.

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