Baseball has long been considered the great American pastime, though the sport’s vibrant history has not always welcomed  all  Americans.  Greats like Jackie Robinson , Hank Aaron and Willie Mays had to fight for their unparalleled talent to be seen and acknowledged by the American public and Major League Baseball.  Of the many Black athletes who’ve made their mark on the sport, here are six baseball players whose legacy continues to shape baseball today.  Ken Griffey Jr.  Ken Griffey Jr. was an outfielder in the MLB for over two decades, during which he earned many nicknames (like “Junior” and “The Kid”) and even  more accolades . The only player to secure a multiple 55-homer, the 54-year-old spent his career playing for teams like the Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox, proving himself a force to be reckoned with at each stadium. The 13-time All-Star player won a Most Valuable Player award in 1997, and his 630 home run record is the seventh-highest in MLB...