NILES — It doesn’t take long to realize that Mahoning Valley Scrappers catcher Keegan Rodin loves the game of baseball.

The smile on his face as he makes his way from the clubhouse to the dugout says it all. The willingness to intermingle with fans isn’t a chore for Rodin, but rather an opportunity to share and spread his love for the game. The genuine support he displays toward teammates – some who may have joined the team just days ago – would suggest that he is interacting with lifelong friends.

Rodin says that he would one day “maybe love to serve as an ambassador for the game in some way.”

In reality, Rodin is already unknowingly doing just that through his words and actions.

A native of Phoenix, Rodin says he was “born into baseball.” And in fact, he inherited the role as a catch

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