Earned Fun Average

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)

On this special episode, Johnny and Eric spent 3 days together in Mississippi going to some baseball games and touring collegiate campuses. They recorded live together from 3 locations. They start in Starkville, MS at a Mississippi State University baseball game. They head up to Oxford, MS to visit the University of Mississippi and record while touring the campus at Ole Miss. They finish up at the local high school stadium in Calhoun City, Mississippi. Hear about the spring break adventures and all the fun we had getting to spend some time together. We also share our Proffitt & Loss of the time spent together at the baseball games. Be sure to check us out online and see pictures and videos from our time together in Mississippi. 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 MLB season has officially gotten underway in 2024 as well as Triple A. Double A, High A and Single A will get underway in just a few days after the release of this episode. There have been a lot of identities that have been released this offseason. We discuss some of the alternate identities and some new Copa identities that have been released for some of the minor league teams for this season. We also share our Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to check out the identities online and share your favorites with us. MiLB: https://www.milb.com/ MiLB Copa de la Diversion: https://www.milb.com/fans/copa 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 Bad Boy of Curved Brim Media is back! Patrick Larson joined us a few years ago just as he was starting up his MiLB Hat History Series. Hear where he's taken the series and what he's been up to lately. Patrick shares about the trips he's taken to meet both of the EFA guys and shares his Proffitt & Loss. Patrick also plays the second episode of EFA trivia. Tune in to find out how he did. Make sure to check out Patrick and his videos online. 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)

We head to southern Mississippi to talk with Javik Blake, the radio voice of the Biloxi Shuckers. We dive deep into the new alternate food identity, the Biloxi King Cakes. Johnny and Eric are big fans and learn about how the King Cake originated in Biloxi, but are big throughout the south. Hear about Javik's career prior to landing in Biloxi and some of the big names he was able to call this past season. He shares some updates being done at the stadium and his Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to follow Javik and the Biloxi Shuckers online. Biloxi Shuckers - Website: https://www.milb.com/biloxi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiloxiShuckers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialbiloxishuckers/(@OfficialBiloxiShuckers) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BiloxiShuckers (@BiloxiShuckers) Javik Blake - Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/javblake8/ (@JavBlake8) 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 thrilled to be joined once again by fellow Curved Brim Media personality, Paul Caputo, for our 2-year anniversary special. Paul hosts his own baseball podcast about team names and logos. He also writes articles for Sportslogos.net. Paul shares what he's been up to since he last joined us on our podcast a few years ago. He shares his Proffitt & Loss and answers the first ever EFA Trivia Challenge questions. Follow Paul online - Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-by-design-stories-of-minor-league-logos/id1596699979 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baseballbydesign/ (@BaseballByDesign) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/count2baseball (@Count2Baseball) 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 two employees from one of the newest summer collegiate baseball teams on this week's episode. We had Director of Marketing, Cat Duguay, and General Manager, John Stark, from the Abilene Flying Bison. They are in a brand new league, the Mid-America League. Cat and John discuss their careers and what lead them to working for the Flying Bison. They tell us about the league and what the community in Abilene, Texas can expect at the ballpark. Make sure you follow the Flying Bison online. Abilene Flying Bison - Website: https://www.midamericaleague.com/abilene/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbileneFlyingBison/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abileneflyingbison/ (@AbileneFlyingBison) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ABIFlyingBison/ (@ABIFlyingBison) 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 down to Lake Charles, Louisiana to talk Texas Collegiate Summer League baseball and the newest team, the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators. We have on the GM of the Gumbeaux Gators, Sam Moore. Sam works for Visit Lake Charles and takes over as the GM of the brand new team after coaching high school baseball for almost 30 years. Sam tells us where the team is playing, who they're playing against and a little about the team name, color and logos. 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) Curved Brim Media - Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

English 101, Math 101, Baseball 101. No matter which it is, the introduction to the game of baseball is told by the Fun Wives of Baseball. Melinda Bowlin and Shannon Proffitt take over episode 101 as they explain the game of baseball in their words. Tune in for the education and stay for the laughs. Follow the wives on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter. 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 celebrate our historic 100th episode this week. We had the tables turned on us as special guest host Ben Hill takes over for us. Ben asks us the burning questions about watching baseball and about our podcast. We also have a surprise guest that hops in for a few minutes as well. Make sure to follow Ben online. Ben Hill - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebensbiz/ (@TheBensBiz) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bensbiz/ (@BensBiz) E-mail: benjamin.hill@mlb.com Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter: MiLB.com Newsletter Registration | MiLB.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-show-before-the-show/id983412776 (The Show Before the Show with Sam Dykstra and Tyler Maun) 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 hand out some hardware during our second annual Mendoza Awards show. Throughout 2023 we had a wide array of guests. We awarded Mendozas in eight different categories. Make sure to tune in to hear our 2023 Proffitt & Loss and be sure to congratulate the winners of the Mendozas. Make sure you 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 learn about the history of baseball in Nashville with this week's guest, Skip Nipper. Skip is a lifelong Nashvillian who has lots of wonderful memories of going to the old Suplhur Dell stadium growing up. He hopes that MLB expands into Nashville one day so he can be a new fan of the local team. Skip also hosts his own podcast about Nashville baseball history. Make sure to check out Skip's podcast and check him out online. Skip Nipper - Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skip-nippers-nashville-baseball-podcast/id1617558895 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrsulphurdell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skip_nipper/ (@Skip_Nipper) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mrsulphurdell/ (@MrSulphurDell) 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 literary activist, E. Ethelbert Miller, on this week's episode. Ethelbert wrote a trilogy of baseball poems. He discusses his time as a professor at Howard University and how he got into writing. He discusses what 3 Negro Leagues players he would have loved to meet and what 5 baseball players he would enjoy having dinner with. Ethelbert also shares his Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to follow Ethelbert online and get a copy of his books. E. Ethelbert Miller - Books: https://www.simonandschuster.com/search/books/_/N-/Ntt-e+ethelbert+miller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ethelbert.miller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eugeneethelbertmiller/ (@EugeneEthelbertMiller) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Ethelbertpoet (@EthelbertPoet) 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 to the Cape this week as we talk to Mike Geylin. Mike is the GM of the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League. The Cape Cod is one of the premier collegiate summer baseball leagues in the country. Mike tells us about some of the great MLB players he watched in person growing up in New York. He shares with us how he climbed the ranks to GM of the Anglers and about the ballpark they play in every summer. Mike tells us about the loaded team in 2018, how he hired the manager of that team, and shared his Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to follow the Cape Cod Baseball League and the Anglers online. Chatham Anglers - Website: https://www.chathamanglers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chathamanglers/ (@ChathamAnglers) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChathamAnglers (@ChathamAnglers) Cape Cod Baseball League - Website: https://www.capecodbaseball.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialccbl/ (@OfficialCCBL) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/OfficialCCBL/ (@OfficialCCBL) 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 the radio voice of the Everett AquaSox on this week's episode. Pat Dillon has been with the team since 1998 and has been in minor league baseball for 28 years. Pat tells us about his career prior to joining the AquaSox. He shares what it is like being the voice to the local community and who his idol was growing up. He also shares his Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to check out an AquaSox game at Funko Field and check out the team online. Everett AquaSox - Website: https://www.milb.com/everett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everettaquasox/ (@EverettAquaSox) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/EverettAquaSox (@EverettAquaSox) 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 this week by author and St. Louis Cardinals fan, Eric Vickrey. St. Louis Eric takes us through his recollection of becoming a Cardinals fan and what inspired him to write a book called "Runnin' Redbirds" about the 1982 world champion Cardinals. Eric shares about writing for SABR and shares his Proffitt & Loss as well. Curious what four Cardinals are on his Mount Rushmore, tune in to find out. Make sure to order a copy of Eric's book, check out his website, and follow him online. Eric Vickrey - Website: https://www.ericvickrey.com/ Runnin' Redbirds Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Runnin-Redbirds-World-Champion-Cardinals/dp/1476693641/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ACTHFSS6QR19&keywords=runnin+redbirds+book&qid=1701653684&sprefix=runnin+red%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/eric_vickrey (@Eric_Vickrey) 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)