Valerie Perez shares her journey from firefighter to professional baseball player and coach, reflecting on resilience, women’s sports, chasing unexpected dreams, and the impact of showing up, taking chances, and making your moment count.

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Dropping Diamonds with AJ Andrews is in partnership with the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL).

Valerie Perez shares her journey from firefighter to professional baseball player and coach, reflecting on resilience, women&rsquo;s sports, chasing unexpected dreams, and the impact&nbsp;of showing up, taking chances, and&nbsp;making your moment&nbsp;count.
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Dropping Diamonds with AJ Andrews is in partnership with the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL).

Dropping gems, diamonds to be exact, and making big swings on and off the field, AJ Andrews, the "Yonce of Softball,” dives headfirst into the world of softball. Each episode offers insightful discussions on strategy and technique and shines a light on the people who shape the game. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the sport, Dropping Diamonds with AJ Andrews is your landing spot for softball. 

Dropping gems, diamonds to be exact, and making big swings on and off the field, AJ Andrews, the "Yonce of Softball,&rdquo; dives headfirst into the world of softball. Each episode offers insightful discussions on strategy and technique and shines a light on the people who shape the game. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the sport, Dropping Diamonds with AJ Andrews is your landing spot for softball.&nbsp;

Dropping Diamonds with AJ Andrews

Valerie Perez - Big Bark

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