Intro:

Commissioner Bud Selig announced that former outfielder Billy Bean, who came out as gay after his playing career, will serve as an 'Ambassador for Inclusion', ahead of Major League Baseball's (MLB) All-Star game on Tuesday in Minneapolis.

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SOUNDBITE: (English) Bud Selig, Major League Baseball Commissioner

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"We are proud to announce our hiring of former major leaguer Billy Bean as a consultant who will serve as Major League Baseball's first Ambassador of Inclusion."

SOUNDBITE: (English) Billy Bean

"I was living a life of deception and secrecy from my family, my friends, the people that loved me, and the people I loved the most, and as well as my teammates. And at the time, after ten years of playing in the league, I felt the best decision was to quit and walk away than to reach out, ask someone for a little guidance, a little help, or even talk to my own family."