Purposeful & Reflective – Casey At The Bat
In this personal reflection, speaker and mentor Casey Muze explores how the iconic poem “Casey at the Bat”—as narrated by James Earl Jones—influenced his identity as a young Black boy growing up in East Texas. While there is no officially recognized “Black version” of the poem, Muze shares how his imagination, cultural lens, and the power of a Black voice helped him see himself in the story. From baseball to mentorship, this post highlights how representation, rhythm, and resilience shaped his journey into adulthood.
Keywords: Casey at the Bat, James Earl Jones narration, Black representation in literature, childhood identity, youth baseball, East Texas stories, mentorship, cultural reinterpretation, Casey Muze blog, belonging and storytelling reflective
