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)

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


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 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 -

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)