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/Calchristo1


Cedar Rapids Kernels -

Website: https://www.milb.com/cedar-rapids

Instagram: 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-devils

Instagram: 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=8-1

Instagram: 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-822

Facebook: 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/baseball

Facebook: 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.com

Facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofrickwood

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickwood_field/ @Rickwood_Field

Twitter: 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=8-1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geosports (@GeoSports)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/georgefalkowski (@GeorgeFalkowski)

Website: www.yo-georgetv.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/geosports


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 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-wayne

Instagram: 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)

We have two special guests on this week. We are joined by Katie Woods, the tournament director of the National Baseball Congress World Series. We are also joined again by Logan Wiening of Old Fort Baseball Co. The NBC World Series is the premier summer collegiate tournament and it's celebrating its 90th annual tournament this summer in Wichita, KS from July 25th - August 3rd.
 
 Old Fort Baseball Co and the NBC World Series have teamed up to offer a 9-team collaboration shirt series honoring 9 of the top champions in NBC World Series History. The shirts are released in sets of 3 and will be available May 7th, June 4th and July 2nd. Shirts can also be purchased at this year's tournament.
 
 Make sure to order your shirts on Old Fort Baseball Co's website and check out the tournament and get tickets at the NBC Baseball's website.
 
 
 Old Fort Baseball Co -
 
 Website: https://www.oldfortbaseballco.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldfortbaseballco/ (@OldFortBaseballCo)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/oldfortbballco (@OldFortBBallCo)


National Baseball Congress World Series -

Website: https://www.nbcbaseball.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcbaseball/ (@NBCBaseball)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NBCBaseball (@NBCBaseball)


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 this week by Brandon Bouschart, the GM of the Greeneville Flyboys of the Appalachian League. The Appy League is a summer collegiate baseball league with teams in Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina.

Brandon tells us about getting his start in baseball and how he ended up as the GM of the Flyboys. He tells us about the city of Greeneville, Tennessee and about the stadium the Flyboys play at. He also shares his Proffitt & Loss.

Make sure you follow the Flyboys on social media and check them out on their website.

Greeneville Flyboys -

Website: https://www.appyleague.com/greeneville

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GFlyboys

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gflyboys/ (@GFlyBoys)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GFlyBoys/ (@GFlyBoys)


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 have a special episode for the listeners this week as we share the audio from the radio broadcast of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws game that Eric was on at ShoreTown Ballpark in Lakewood New Jersey on April 19th, 2024.

Make sure you follow the BlueClaws online and make it to a game next time you're in the area.


Jersey Shore BlueClaws -

Website: https://www.milb.com/jersey-shore

Tickets: https://www.milb.com/jersey-shore/tickets/single-game-tickets

Front Office Staff: https://www.milb.com/jersey-shore/team/front-office-staff

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueclaws1/ (@BlueClaws1)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/blueclaws (@BlueClaws)


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 baseball trip for the Proffitt brothers has concluded for this year. ProffittPalooza 2024 took us through Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey in mid-April. Johhny asks Eric all about the trip, from favorite foods to funniest moments.

We also preview Eric's radio interview with Greg of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.

Be sure to check out EFA online and ProffittPalooza as well.

ProffittPalooza -

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proffittpalooza/ (@ProffittPalooza)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ProffittPalooza (@ProffittPalooza)


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)

It's time for a road trip this week. We talk to Nick Carey about his YouTube channel, American Ballpark Road Trip. He shares where he got his love for the game from and what led him to starting his YouTube channel.

From the work he's done in Minor League Baseball and the trips he's gotten to take with family, Nick has some great stories to share including his Proffitt & Loss.

Check out his episodes and learn about the ballpark and the wonderful towns they're located in.

Follow Nick and his channel online.

American Ballpark Road Trip -

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamericanballparkroadtri823

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanballparkroadtrip/ (@AmericanBallparkRoadTrip)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AmBallparkRt/ (@AmBallparkRT)

Nick's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NickCarey1776 (@NickCarey1776)


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 this week by former guest and fellow Curved Brim Media member, Ed "The Dad Hat" Rivera. We talk about how our MLB teams are doing to start the season. We talk about what he's been up to with the Dad Hat Chronicles podcast and how he came about starting the Dad Hat Chronicles Sports Show live on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter every Tuesday evening. We do some baseball trivia and Ed answers some EFA trivia.

Make sure you check out Ed's work and tune in live every Tuesday night on YouTube at 9:00 PM EST.

The Dad Hat -

Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadhat216/ (@TheDadHat216)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedadhat216/ (@TheDadHat216)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPk7lmGqgfNZNS4IM-M8XVw


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)

There's a new General Manager in Wichita. Matt Hamilton has taken over as the GM for the Wichita Wind Surge, the Double A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. Matt shares about his previous experiences in baseball in Amarillo and Scranton prior to coming to Wichita. He shares what his plans are for promotions and things to do at Riverfront Stadium when fans come to the ballpark. Hear Matt's goal before he retires and his Proffitt & Loss.

Follow the Wind Surge online.

Wichita Wind Surge -

Website: https://www.milb.com/wichita

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WindSurgeICT/ (@WindSurgeICT)

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Earned Fun Average -

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Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

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We are joined by Pete Fisch this week. Pete is the President of the High Point Rockers. High Point plays in the Atlantic League, an independent professional baseball league. Pete tells us about his baseball career and shares about his time in High Point, North Carolina. He tells us about Truist Point Stadium and how the Rockers name came to be.

Be sure to check out the Rockers and Pete online.

High Point Rockers -

Website: https://www.highpointrockers.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highpointrockers/ (@HighPointRockers)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/RockersBaseball/ (@RockersBaseball)


Pete Fisch -

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/PeteFisch552/ (@PeteFisch552)


Earned Fun Average -

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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)