In this episode, we sit down with Erik Kratz — former Major League Baseball catcher, author, coach, and current host on Foul Territory TV. Erik shares his inspiring journey from not starting in high school baseball to playing at Division III Eastern Mennonite University and eventually making it to the MLB for an eleven year career. We talk about player development, the art of catching in 2025, and his approach to coaching high school baseball. Erik also shares how he fosters competition with his sons as they pursue college baseball opportunities. Plus, we dive into recent MLB front-office hires and the current state of ownership spending across professional baseball.

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