Interview with Otis Statum, Jr., Former Baseball Player and Mentor

Interview with Otis Statum, Jr., Former Baseball Player and Current Mentor #baseball #mentorship

In this week's Project Transition Interview Series episode, Otis sits down with LeKyndra Smith, Ed.D, LAT, ATC, CSPO to discuss this and various other topics!

Otis Statum Jr. was born and raised in the inner city of Oakland, CA while also living in the inner city of Richmond, CA during childhood. Growing up, he aspired to be a professional athlete “to make it out” whether that was in baseball, football, basketball, or track and field because of his desire to be a great role model and a leader in his community. Baseball was the sport he dedicated the most time to perfecting his craft.

In High School, Otis was one of the few baseball players ever to be drafted out of Bishop O’ Dowd (Oakland, CA). He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 39th round and received calls as early as the 4th round but decided to accept an academic and athletic scholarship to the University of Nevada, Reno. Otis understood the importance of higher education and how it can be a powerful tool for success. After graduating with a BS from the University of Nevada, Reno, he soon after completed his MBA from Sonoma State University as a student-athlete. In transition, he is currently pursuing a career within Major League Baseball where his focus is on making a positive impact within underserved communities in the game of baseball.

Today, Otis continues to be involved in sports as a coach and mentor to young student-athletes in his community, helping to create more opportunities for the following generations to achieve their dreams and become successful leaders on and off the field.


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