Slade Heathcott

Slade Heathcott transitioned from a highly-touted MLB draft pick with the New York Yankees to a dedicated commercial pilot and co-founder of charitable organizations, More Than Baseball and IamMore Foundation. After being drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round as the 29th overall pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, Slade Heathcott swiftly embarked on his professional baseball career. He made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Yankees in 2009, progressing through the minor league system with stints at the Charleston RiverDogs (Class A), Tampa Yankees (Class A-Advanced), and Trenton Thunder (Class AA). Despite navigating multiple injuries, Heathcott was recognized as a South Atlantic League midseason All-Star in 2011 and an AFL Player of the Week in 2012 while playing for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League.

He successfully transitioned into a dedicated commercial pilot, leveraging his discipline and focus in a new professional capacity. Concurrently with his aviation career, Heathcott has channeled his commitment to social initiatives by co-founding More Than Baseball, an organization for which he serves as Executive Director. He also contributes his expertise as a board member for the IamMore Foundation, actively supporting and advocating for various community-focused programs.