Earned Fun Average

The New Market Rebels are a summer collegiate team in the Valley Baseball League. They have a very long history of the organization and we were pleased to learn all about it from our guest Andrew Kipps. Andrew shares his background with the team and the league and tells us about the stadium. He shares his favorite MLB team and players as well as his Proffitt & Loss.Be sure to follow the Rebels online.New Market Rebels - Website: https://www.newmarketrebels.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewMarketRebels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmrebelsvbl/ (@NMRebelsVBL)Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We are joined this week by Truman Bartman, the radio voice of the Medicine Hat Mavericks. The Mavericks are a summer collegiate team in the Western Canadian Baseball League. Medicine Hat is in Alberta, Canada and has a distinct name it's known by. Truman talks about how he started with the Mavericks and who their rivals are. He also shares how much the team means to the community and his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Mavericks online.Medicine Hat Mavericks - Website: https://themavericks.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhmavericks/ (@MHMavericks)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mhmavericks (@MHMavericks)Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

The baseball season is just over a month old. It's always fun to travel to watch baseball. We talk about our trips so far in 2025 and where the rest of the season will take us. Whether it's the 2 trips Eric has been on or the high school softball games Johnny has announced, it's been a great start for us. Be sure to tune in to hear where else we're going and share with us your travel plans for this season.Be sure to follow us online.Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Kelsey Marchant is the GM for one of the new summer collegiate teams, the Marion Hungry Mothers out of Virginia. Kelsey talks about her first job in baseball and how her time in hockey is going to help her during their first season and beyond. She tells us about the legend of Hungry Mother and what she is hoping to learn during the inaugural season. She also shares her Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Hungry Mothers online.Marion Hungry Mothers - Website: https://www.hungrymothersbaseball.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Marion-Hungry-Mothers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungrymothersbaseball/ (@HungryMothersBaseball)Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We had the pleasure of speaking with Walmer Medina on this week's episode. Walmer is the Director of Creative Services for the Durham Bulls. Walmer tells us how he got into graphic design and some of the work he's done over the years. He shares what a typical game week looks like and what went into creating the new Coastal Plain League logo. Walmer also shares his Proffitt and Loss.Make sure to follow the Bulls and CPL online.Durham Bulls - Website: https://www.milb.com/durhamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/durhambulls/ (@DurhamBulls)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DurhamBulls (@DurhamBulls)Coastal Plain League - Website: https://www.coastalplain.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cplbaseball/ (@CPLBaseball)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CPLBaseball (@CPLBaseball)Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We have our first trip to the Pioneer League as we talk Glacier Range Riders. Scot Gladstone is the radio play-by-play and media relations with the Range Riders. The Pioneer League is an MLB Partner League. Scot shares the specifics about MLB Partner Leagues and what life is like in the league. He shares his baseball background and his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Range Riders online.Glacier Range Riders - Website: https://www.gorangeriders.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gorangeriders/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gorangeriders/ (@GoRangeRiders)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GoRangeRiders (@GoRangeRiders)Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

A few episodes back we had on Chuck Heeman, the owner of the Western Nebraska Pioneers. Prior to running the Pioneers, Chuck was the GM of the Medford Rogues in Medford, Oregon. We were pleased to make the connection and chat with the current owner of the Rogues, Dave May. Dave shares how he become the owner of the summer collegiate team and why it wasn't an ideal time to purchase the team. He shares about the city and the league and his Proffitt & Loss.Be sure to follow the Rogues online.Medford Rogues -Website: https://medfordrogues.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedfordRoguesBaseball/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medfordrogues/ (@MedfordRogues)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MedfordRogues/ (@MedfordRogues)Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Look out for that shark! The Wilmington Sharks play summer collegiate baseball in the Coastal Plain League in Wilmington, North Carolina. We have on General Manager and Team President Brett Bloomquist. Brett tells us what it is like playing in the CPL and how all the teams have great names and logos. Brett shares about the city of Wilmington and what draws college kids to play for the Sharks. Make sure to check out the team online.Wilmington Sharks - Website: https://www.wilmingtonsharks.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ILMSharks/ (@ILMSharks)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ILMSharks (@ILMSharks)Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Jacksonville, North Carolina is where we head for this week's episode. We speak with Eli Patino, the owner of the Jacksonville Ospreys. The Ospreys are a summer collegiate team in The Old North State League. Eli tells us why he wanted to bring a summer collegiate team to Jacksonville and how he got into baseball as he was growing up. He also shares about coming up with the name and logo and about playing in the Old North State League.Make sure to follow the Ospreys online.Jacksonville Ospreys -Website: https://www.jacksonvilleospreys.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacksonvilleospreysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonvillenc.ospreys/ (@Jacksonvillenc.ospreys)Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

The 2025 MLB season starts tomorrow. As fans of the Marlins and Royals, Johnny and Eric always enjoy watching our favorite MLB teams. We make predictions  of who we think will win each division in the AL and NL for this season. We also make a sleeper pick in both leagues. Make sure to check us out online.Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We had a fun time chatting about an iconic brand in all of Minor League Baseball. We talk Chattanooga Lookouts and the eyes in the C logo with Jarrah Vella-Wright. Jarrah is the Senior Ticket Partnership Manager with the Lookouts and is going into his 9th season with the team. We chat about the classic logo and about a couple of the other alternate identities the team played as the last few seasons. We talk about the history of the city, Engel Stadium, and Jarrah shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to check out the Lookouts online and get to a game.Chattanooga Lookouts - Website: https://www.milb.com/chattanoogaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chattlookouts (@ChattLookouts)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChattLookouts (@ChattLookouts)Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Normal = Average & Average = NormalWe are celebrating our 3rd anniversary!The unofficial team of the Earned Fun Average podcast is the Normal CornBelters. The CornBelters play in the Prospect League. We have on GM Jarrett Rodgers. Jarrett tells us all about the Corn Crib and corny jokes are told throughout. Tune in to hear about the team, the stadium and the league. Hear Jarrett share his Proffitt & Loss as well.Make sure to follow the CornBelters online.Normal CornBelters - Website: https://www.cornbeltersbaseball.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/normal_baseball/ (@Normal_Baseball)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/normal_baseball (@Normal_Baseball)Earned Fun Average -  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We are joined by Dave Lezotte, the radio voice for the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple A of the Atlanta Braves. Dave talks about working for the Milwaukee Brewers and what led him to getting the Senior Manager of PR & Broadcasting position for the Stripers. He shares what it'll be like to have all of the Braves affiliated teams in Georgia. Dave also tells us about Coolray Field and his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Stripers online.Gwinnett Stripers -Website: https://www.milb.com/gwinnettInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gostripers (@GoStripers)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GoStripers (@GoStripers)Earned Fun Average -  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social) Curved Brim Media - Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Monster! We had a tremendous chat with Ricky Ray Clayton, the head coach of the Choccolocco Monsters of the Sunbelt Baseball League. The summer collegiate league features all Georgia teams, except for the Monsters, who are in Oxford, Alabama. Hear the incredible story of the 2024 season for the Monsters. Ricky Ray shares the differences between coaching high school and college kids. Hear about Choccolocco Park and Ricky's Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Monsters online.Choccolocco Monsters - Website: https://www.monstersbb.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/choccoloccomonstersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/choccoloccomonsters/ (@ChoccoloccoMonsters) Earned Fun Average -  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social) Curved Brim Media - Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We head to Western Nebraska to talk to Chuck Heeman this week. Chuck is the owner of the Western Nebraska Pioneers of the Front Range League. He is also the President of the league. Chuck shares why they started the league and what it takes for teams to become members of the league. He shares his background in baseball and where it's taken him across the country and he shares his Proffitt & Loss.Be sure to follow the Pioneers and the league online.Western Nebraska Pioneers - Website: https://www.wnpioneers.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WNPioneers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wnpioneers/ (@WNPioneers)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WNPioneers (@WNPioneers)Front Range League -Website: https://www.frontrangeleague.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frontrangeleague/ (@FrontRangeLeague)Twitter: https://www.twiiter.com/FrontRangeBBall/ (@FrontRangeBBall)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Wild Thing, You Make My Heart Sing! We are joined by the owner of the Lake Oconee Wild Things in Georgia, Corie Schacter. The Wild Things are a summer collegiate team in the SunBelt Baseball League. Corie talks about the challenges of moving the team from a different city and being far away from the other teams and having them come to play them at their home field. Corie shares about his passion for the Philadelphia Phillies and shares his Proffitt & Loss as well.Make sure to follow the Wild Things online.Lake Oconee Wild Things -Website: https://pointstreaksites.com/view/sunbeltbaseball/sunbelt-teams/oconee-wild-thingsEarned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We are joined by author and historian Derby Gisclair. Derby tells us all about the history of baseball in New Orleans and who he would love to go to dinner with from New Orleans baseball past. Derby shares about his love for the Yankees and his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow Derby online.Derby Gisclair -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sderbygisclair/ (@SDerbyGisclair) https://www.facebook.com/derbygisclairEarned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We made it to episode 150! Who would have thought two average guys from Kansas and Mississippi would start a podcast as a joke and they just released their 150th episode? We're so grateful for our listeners and guests and how they've helped us reach this milestone.We share some audio from some of our former guests and discuss a little about each. Make sure you follow all of them online and go back and listen to their episode(s) when they joined us on EFA.Follow us online as well.Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We have a fun episode this week as Johnny and Eric discuss their top 10 favorite MLB players. Join us as we count them back from 10 to 1 and discuss why they're our favorites. Make sure to share your favorite MLB players on our socials and follow us online.Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

The newest sensation sweeping the country is Cosmic Baseball hosted by the Tri-City Chili Peppers. We speak with Jason Dean, the Director of Entertainment and the Voice of the Chili Peppers, and Matt Bowman, the Director of Marketing and Content Creation. Matt and Jason give us a little background about themselves and tell us about both the Coastal Plains League summer collegiate team and their professional Cosmic team.Jason gives us all the details on how Cosmic Baseball was started and what the plans are for the upcoming seasons. Tune in to hear how the CPL takes great care of its players and hear what Matt and Jason share as their Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Chili Peppers online.Tri-City Chili Peppers - Website: https://www.chilipeppersbaseball.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoChiliPeppers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gochilipeppers/ (@GoChiliPeppers)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GoChiliPeppers (@GoChiliPeppers)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tricitychilipeppers (@TriCityChiliPeppers)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We are joined by Aaron Castete, the Director of Operations for the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators. The Gumbeaux Gators are a summer collegiate baseball team in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Aaron tells us about the Mardi Gras connection with the team and the region and what their goals are for their second season in 2025. Aaron talks about his love for the Houston Astros and shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Gumbeaux Gators online.Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators -Website: https://www.gumbeauxgators.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gumbeauxgators/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gumbeauxgators/ (@GumbeauxGators)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gumbeauxgators (@GumbeauxGators)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We're back to settle it once and for all. We host the ultimate trivia battle to see who earns the Tournament of Champions title. We are joined by 3 former champions Donnie Wise, Kelly Robinson and Terry McCutchen. We have rules expert Patrick Larson also join us for this battle royale. Make sure to follow all of the contests and rules expert online.Terry McCutchen -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terry.mccutchen/ (@Terry.McCutchen)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tbmccutchen (@TBMcCutchen)Kelly Robinson -Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kelabration/ (@Kelabration)The Minor League Nerd -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@minorleaguenerdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminorleaguenerd/ (@TheMinorLeagueNerd)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MinorLeagueNerd (@MinorLeagueNerd)Donnie Wise -Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)Patrick Larson:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milbhathistory/ (@MiLBHistory)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/patlarson1/ (@PatLarson1)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Our annual holiday tradition continues as we host our third annual Average Holiday Spectacular. We are joined by a lot of our former guests and friends. We hope you enjoy this look back on our baseball travels this year and what we're looking forward to this next year. Make sure to follow all of our wonderful friends online and meet up with them at some baseball games.Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We head to Alaska to talk about the Alaska Baseball League and specifically the Mat-Su Miners. The Miners are a summer collegiate league team ran by GM Pete Christopher. Pete tells about his previous jobs prior to taking on the role with the Miners. Pete shares what his players enjoy about playing baseball in Alaska and how his childhood idol led to his Proffitt. With most of the Alaska teams playing in the NBC World Series in Wichita for years, Pete tells us about the last team he took them to the premier summer collegiate tournament.Make sure to follow the Miners online.Mat-Su Miners - Website: https://www.matsuminers.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matsuminersbaseball/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matminers/ (@MatMiners)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ABLMiners (@ABLMiners)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Olney, Maryland is the place to be for summer collegiate baseball in the Cal Ripken Collegiate League. The Olney Cropdusters have been around for the last 4+ years and like to bring their farming look and brand of baseball to the DC and Maryland area. We are joined by GM Brian Brewer to tell us about his background in baseball and about the Cropdusters. Brian shares about the stadium that they've done a lot of renovations on and who their biggest rivals are in the league. Make sure to follow the Cropdusters online and get to a game next season.Olney Cropdusters - Website: https://www.cropdustersbaseball.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CropdustersBaseball/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cropdustersbaseball/ (@Cropdustersbaseball)Twitter: https://ww.twitter.com/cropdustersbb (@Cropdustersbb)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Johnny and Eric sit down and talk baseball movies. We share our top 5 baseball movies, our most overrated and underrated baseball movies, and what baseball movie we'd want to direct. We want to hear from our listeners what their favorite baseball movies are as well. Be sure to share with us on social media.Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Hagerstown, Maryland has been home to professional baseball for many years. The current iteration is an independent professional baseball team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball called the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars. We are joined by Hagerstown's GM David Blenckstone. David shares about growing up in baseball with his father owning a team and shares his own baseball journey. Hear about the team and the stadium they play at as well as his Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to follow the Flying Boxcars online. Hagerstown Flying Boxcars - Website: https://www/flyingboxcars.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@Flyingboxcars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goflyingboxcars (@GoFlyingBoxcars) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/goflyingboxcars (@GoFlyingBoxcars) Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Curved Brim Media - Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

The title belt is on the line once again as the champion,  Kelly Robinson, faces the challenger, Terry McCutchen. We have a special guest rules analyst. Tune in to find out if the champion the Minor League Nerd retains the EFA Trivia belt or if the challenger Mike Bison becomes the new champion.Make sure to follow Terry and Kelly online.Terry McCutchen -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terry.mccutchen/ (@Terry.McCutchen)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tbmccutchen (@TBMcCutchen)Kelly Robinson -Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kelabration/ (@Kelabration)The Minor League Nerd -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@minorleaguenerdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminorleaguenerd/ (@TheMinorLeagueNerd)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MinorLeagueNerd (@MinorLeagueNerd)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We go international as the Earned Fun Average heads to Vancouver Canada. Tyler Zickel joins us this week. He's the radio broadcaster and media relations for the Toronto Blue Jays High-A affiliate. Tyler tells us about his time with the Canadians and with the Fisher Cats. He tells us how he got the job calling games for the only affiliated minor league team in Canada. Tyler also shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Canadians online.Vancouver Canadians - Website: https://www.milb.com/vancouverInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vancanadians/ (@VanCanadians)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/vancanadians (@VanCanadians)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Coming to you from Flag City USA, we have Joe Fenimore. Joe is the co-founder of the Flag City Sluggers of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. They will be playing in their first season in 2025. Joe tells us how he came up with name and the logo and what it means to bring baseball to Findlay, OH. Joe shares what a successful season would mean to him and he shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Sluggers online.Flag City Sluggers - Website: https://www.flagcitysluggers.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flag-City-SluggersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flagcitysluggers (@FlagCitySluggers)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SluggersGLSCL (@SluggersGLSCL)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We are joined by Bryan Wilson this week. Bryan is the director of merchandise and team travel for the Durham Bulls. He also runs the merchandise stores for the Holly Springs Salamanders and the Greenville Yard Gnomes of the Coastal Plains League. Bryan talks about what it's like to be entrusted with the merchandise reigns of such an iconic team and logo as the Bulls. He talks all things merchandise and shares his Proffitt & Loss.Be sure to check out the Durham Bulls, Holly Springs Salamanders and the Greenville Yard Gnomes online.Durham Bulls - Website: https://www.milb.com/durhamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/durhambulls (@DurhamBulls)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DurhamBulls (@DurhamBulls)Holly Springs Salamanders -  Website: https://www.salamandersbaseball.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hssalamanders (@HSSalamanders)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HSSalamanders (@HSSalamanders)Greenville Yard Gnomes -Website: https://www.yardgnomesbaseball.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yardgnomesbaseball/ (@YardGnomesBaseball)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/YardGnomes (@YardGnomes)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

The EFA Title belt is on the line as the defending champion, The Mayor Donnie Wise, takes on the challenger, The Minor League Nerd Kelly Robinson. See who knows the EFA the best.Make sure to follow both competitors online.Donnie Wise -Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)Kelly Robinson - Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kelabration/ (@Kelabration)The Minor League Nerd -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@minorleaguenerdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminorleaguenerd/ (@TheMinorLeagueNerd)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MinorLeagueNerd (@MinorLeagueNerd)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We were joined by Zane Clodfelter this week. Zane is the Public Address announcer for the Evansville Otters, an independent professional baseball team in the Frontier League. Zane shares his background in baseball and about the league. Zane shares about historic Bosse Field that the Otters plays at and shares a touching Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Otters online.Evansville Otters -Website: https://www.evansvilleotters.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvansvilleOtters/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evansvilleotters/ (@EvansvilleOtters)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/EvilleOtters (@EvilleOtters)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

The time has come in the 2024 season. Minor League affiliated, Independent and Summer Collegiate League seasons are over, as well as the Major League Baseball regular season. In this episode, Johnny and Eric wrap up their thoughts about the season. Eric shares about his final trips of the year and they make their MLB Playoffs predictions. They also share their Proffitt & Loss for the season.Make sure to follow us online.Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We talk Cedar Rapids Kernels on this week's episode. We're joined by Calvin Christoforo, the radio voice of the Kernels, the High-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. We chat about Calvin's time in the Cape Cod League and with the Kernels. He answers what the craziest things he's seen in the stands and on the field and we talk Twins' prospects.Make sure to follow Calvin and the Kernels online and get to a game.Calvin Christoforo -Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Calchristo1Cedar Rapids Kernels -Website: https://www.milb.com/cedar-rapidsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crkernels (@CRKernels)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CRKernels (@CRKernels)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We are joined by Rocky Shattuck on this week's episode. Rocky works with the Royal Oak Leprechauns of the Northwoods League as their Vice President. We talk about the summer collegiate team and what it's like playing for a premier summer collegiate league. We talk about the ballpark, the city and a little about the Detroit Tigers.Make sure to check out the Leprechauns online and get to a game if you can.Royal Oak Leprechauns -Website: https://www.northwoodsleague.com/royal-oak-leprechauns/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roleprechauns/ (@ROLeprechauns)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/roleprechauns (@ROLeprechauns)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

He's back. Erik The Peanut Guy Mertens joins us once again on this week's episode. Erik talks about what he's been up to and his new position with the Tri City Dust Devils. He tells us how married life is and finishes off playing Earned Fun Average Trivia. Make sure to check out the Dust Devils and Erik online.Tri City Dust Devils -Website: https://www.milb.com/tri-city-dust-devilsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tricitydustdevils/ (@TriCityDustDevils)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TC_DustDevils (@TC_DustDevils)Erik Mertens - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikthepeanutguy (@ErikThePeanutGuy)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ItsErikMertens (@ItsErikMertens)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We decide the ultimate EFA trivia champion in this head-to-head-to-head matchup. Three former guests that went 5-0 in trivia matched up in this episode's contest. Zach Proffitt, Patrick Larson and Donnie Wise battled it out and answered EFA trivia questions. Tune in to hear who the champion was.Make sure to follow them online.Donnie Wise - Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)Patrick Larson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milbhathistory/ (@MiLBHistory)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/patlarson1/ (@PatLarson1)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Summer collegiate baseball has finished but our conversation hasn't stopped. We spoke with Michael Villafana this week. Michael is the General Manager of the Greenville Yard Gnomes of the Coastal Plain League. Michael talks about his career prior to joining the Yard Gnomes. He shares a little about the city of Greenville and what it's like to see the logo being worn around town.Make sure to check out the Yard Gnomes online and get to a game next summer.Greenville Yard Gnomes -Website: https://www.yardgnomesbaseball.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yardgnomesbaseball/ (@YardGnomesBaseball)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/YardGnomes (@YardGnomes)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

The annual ProffittPalooza Jr roadtrip wrapped up recently to complete the 2024 version. This year, Eric and Shannon took two of their boys and Shannon's best friend Samantha Mundwiler. Shannon and Samantha join us on this funny trip recap episode.Johnny asks some of the burning questions about the best ballparks, best food options and some of the must visit attractions in the cities we visited.Make sure to follow Shampoolooza online.Shannon Proffitt -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/srains1 (@SRains1)Samantha Mundwiler -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sambalamba81/ (@Sambalamba81)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim) 

Noah Gittell joined us to talk baseball movies this week. He is the author of a book called "Baseball: The Movie". He answers some questions about some of his favorite baseball movies and what actors he'd like to meet or see play characters in future baseball movies. He also shares why he got into writing and his Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to get a copy of Noah's book and follow him online.Noah Gittell -Website: https://www.noahgittell.com/"Baseball: The Movie" book: https://www.amazon.com/Baseball-Movie-Noah-Gittell/dp/1637272642/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IXK57C13HTEO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.y1300Hb2xllmk6TirE8DVVfNs3mm3eSPcaX5BpOno1xV2mKtDUgH1az3zDJBzWKK73Tlm1wtikh7TWXUzu6p73g5sUrAatGo65cqxo9vQB_8vTWk3z-L2iVA5WChwXcRoQ6dXmb2QKq_bt6BJF3fM39cAeEOaiXtphwbUbe2MtczT0DOiIcA49DnViw_-rz-UDDXLHi4kc0rrYNVIJXxIGQa9A_CDzaA3B03HlQ3hHE.ilBy-KjmPB0Oj8Es0xVkRZxXAPIeYe6uJ3bjnt2nxoM&dib_tag=se&keywords=noah+gittell+baseball+the+movie&qid=1723258470&sprefix=noah+gittell%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noah_gittell/ (@Noah_Gittell)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/noahgittell (@NoahGittell)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim) 

We reached the halfway point of the MLB season, the All Star Break, at the time of this recording. We spoke about how the first half of the season went for our teams and spoke about the All Star game and the Homerun Derby. We talk briefly about what we predict for the second half of the season and some storylines to watch for. We finish with questions that our listeners submitted and share our Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow us online.Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim) 

We head south to Abilene, Texas on this week's episode. We are joined by Terry McCutchen who is an avid supporter of the Abilene Flying Bison summer collegiate baseball team. Terry discusses baseball history in Abilene and who has inspired him to start collecting sports apparel and travel the country to watch baseball. He shares with us his catch playing journey and his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow Terry online.Terry McCutchen - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terry.mccutchen/ (@Terry.McCutchen)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tbmccutchen (@TBMcCutchen)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim) 

The National Baseball Congress World Series is in full swing at the time of this episode coming out. We talked about the 5-time national champions Liberal Bee Jays, a summer collegiate team from Liberal, KS. We were joined by board member Todd King and Head Coach Jared Mayeda. Both Todd and Coach Mayeda talk about the rich tradition of the Bee Jays, what it was like joining the Rocky Mountain Baseball League and they share their Proffitt & Loss.Make sure you follow the Bee Jays online.Liberal Bee Jays - Website: https://www.beejays.pointstreaksites.com/view/beejays/home-page-822Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiberalBeeJays/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberalbeejays/ (@LiberalBeeJays)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LiberalBeeJays (@LiberalBeeJays)Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim) 

We were joined by Evan Stockton. Evan is the radio voice for the Syracuse Mets, the Triple-A of the New York Mets. Evan shares about some of the future NY Mets that are playing in Syracuse and shares about his love of ice cream helmets. Tune in to hear where Evan enjoys to travel in the International League and what he says are his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Syracuse Mets online.  Syracuse Mets – Website: https://www.milb.com/syracuse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SyracuseMets/ (@SyracuseMets)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SyracuseMets/ (@SyracuseMets) Earned Fun Average -  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Curved Brim Media - Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim) 

We're talking NCAA Baseball this week with the Sports Information Director for Wichita State University baseball, Denning Gerig. Denning also does color commentary and some play-by-play on the radio and on ESPN+. Denning shares about his dreams of doing radio broadcasting growing up and talks about this season's Shockers team. He shares his Proffitt and also his Loss that needs to get more national attention.Make sure to follow WSU Baseball and Denning online.Denning Gerig - Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GerigDenning (@GerigDenning)Wichita State University Shockers -Website: https://www.goshockers.com/sports/baseballFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoShockersBSB/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goshockersbsb/ (@GoShockersBSB)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GoShockersBSB/ (@GoShockersBSB)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

This special fun episode was live from Birmingham, Alabama. We were joined by special guest, The Mayor, Donnie Wise. Johnny, Eric, Donnie and their wives spent a day together in Birmingham going to lunch at a local burger joint, a brewery, the Negro Southern League Museum and then attended the MiLB game at Rickwood Field between the Montgomery Gray Sox and Birmingham Black Barons.Hear the fun stories from the day and make sure to check out Donnie online and check out the Negro Southern Leagues Museum and Rickwood Field.Donnie Wise - Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)Negro Southern League Museum - Website: https://www.birminghamnslm.org/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/nslmbham (@NSLMBham)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nslmbhm (@NSLMBhm)Rickwood Field -Website: https://www.rickwood.comFacebooks: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofrickwoodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickwood_field/ @Rickwood_FieldTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/rickwoodfield (@RickwoodField)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We are joined again by George Falkowski. George tells us about the first 15 baseball games he attended this year. He also recaps his book "Meet Me At The Bat" and what he's up to with his new book project.Make sure to get a copy of his first book and grab a copy of the new one when it comes out next year. Also, follow George online.George Falkowski - Meet Me At The Bat book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Meet-Me-Bat-George-Falkowski/dp/B09PM84KV5/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=meet+me+at+the+bat&qid=1656298046&sr=8-1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geosports (@GeoSports)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/georgefalkowski (@GeorgeFalkowski)Website: www.yo-georgetv.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/geosportsEarned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We are joined this week by John Nolan. John is the radio play-by-play for the Fort Wayne TinCaps, the High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. John tells us about his upbringing and how he got into broadcasting. He tells us about some of the prospects for the team and about Parkview Field.Make sure to check out the TinCaps online.Fort Wayne TinCaps -Website: https://www.milb.com/fort-wayneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tincaps/ (@TinCaps)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TinCaps/ (@TinCaps)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We are joined again by our first ever guest, Eric's son, Zach Proffitt. Zach just finished his freshman year at Wichita Northwest High School. Zach shares about his baseball season with the JV team and recaps and previews ProffittPalooza Jr 2023 and 2024. Zach finishes up by playing Earned Fun Average trivia.Make sure to check us out online. Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We had the pleasure of speaking with Kyle Chisholm, the Marketing Director for the Madison Mallards. The Mallards are a summer collegiate team in the Northwoods League. Kyle tells us about their 4 new identities for 2024. They are the Motivational Speakers, the Muskallards, the Ope and the Wisconsin Wurst.Make sure to order some merchandise from the team store and check out the Mallards in Wisconsin this summer.Madison Mallards -Website: https://www.northwoodsleague.com/madison-mallards/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madison_mallards/ (@Madison_Mallards)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MadisonMallards (@MadisonMallards)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)