Dan Guttenplan sits down with Marc Deschenes, the new owner of the Lowell Spinners, a Futures Collegiate Baseball League team. Mark shares his journey from nearly missing out on baseball in Lowell to reviving the Spinners with a focus on community engagement and player development. He discusses the strategic assembly of the new ownership group, which includes notable baseball figures like Johnny Damon and Jonathan Papelbon. Mark also delves into his professional baseball career, touching on his experiences with the Cleveland Indians and his transition into business with Pison Technologies, a company that develops wearable cognitive training tools. The episode wraps up with a fun segment of baseball trivia and memorable moments.

00:40 Background of the Lowell Spinners

01:33 Formation of the New Ownership Group

03:03 Building the Team and Community Engagement

04:36 Roster Development and Recruitment

08:49 Promotions and Fan Experience

14:31 Professional Baseball Journey

21:19 Career Decisions and Transition from Baseball

22:22 Introduction to Pison Technologies

23:44 How Pison Technologies Enhances Baseball Performance

26:56 Three Up, Three Down: Baseball Memories and Trivia

37:04 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up