Marilyn Jenkins: podcast appearances and interviews

Marilyn A. Jenkins was a digital growth strategist and founder of MJ Media Group, LLC. Her career reflects a diverse professional background after her time as a baseball player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). Jenkins played for her hometown team, the Grand Rapids Chicks, during the league's final seasons, demonstrating her lifelong dedication to the sport. She began her association with the team as a young girl, serving as a bat girl at age 10, and later practicing on the field from age 13. Her playing career included participation in seven postseason games and membership on the 1953 championship team. An accomplished catcher, she maintained a fielding average of .960 across 113 games. Her batting average was .192 over her career, with notable moments including a home run in the 1954 season, which was cut short due to health issues. Following her baseball career, Jenkins transitioned into healthcare as a radiologic technologist, later providing paralegal services until 1980, and eventually establishing an estate sales business that she managed for over twenty years. She was also an avid golfer. Jenkins was honored for her contributions to women’s baseball by being part of the Women in Baseball display at the Baseball Hall of Fame since 1988. She participated in events celebrating the league’s history, including a 2010 gathering at Comerica Park and a cruise on the Detroit Princess Riverboat. Her involvement helped preserve the legacy of the AAGPBL and its impact on women’s sports.