Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza speaks with Mickey Walker and Eleanore Ryan about:

• Mickey Walker’s journey from shagging home run balls as a kid to leading the Mavericks League and Roto Rooter Park in Salem.
• The transformation of Volcanoes Stadium into a vibrant community venue blending baseball with live entertainment and local culture.
• Creative challenges and insights into balancing family life with managing a multi-use sports and event venue.
• And much more!

Timestamps:

00:10:26 – Mickey’s childhood at the stadium

00:18:46 – Future vision for Volcanoes baseball

00:24:05 – Injecting fun into the baseball experience

00:36:37 – Recruiting independent league players

00:41:26 – Mickey’s baseball and leadership path

00:48:41 – Balancing work, family, and community