We asked for listener questions on our social media platforms. Johnny and Eric go through the list and answer the questions. From MLB rule changes to what we would do if we were in charge of a baseball team. Tune in to hear our responses. Make sure to follow us online. Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social (@EarnedFunAvg....
Jun 25, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Brody Conaty is the new GM for the Battle Creek Battle Jacks of the Northwoods League. Brody shares how action-packed the league's schedule is and what he hopes to bring to the organization as the new person in charge. Brody shares with us the best Detroit Tigers players of all time and his Proffitt & Loss. Be sure to follow the Battle Jacks online. Battle Creek Battle Jacks - Website: https://www.northwoodsleague.com/battle-creek-battle-jacks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcbattleja...
Jun 18, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Gabe Sinicropi is the Vice President of Marketing for the Williamsport Crosscutters. The Crosscutters are part of the MLB Draft League. Gabe details how the MLB Draft League works. He shares with us a wonderful opportunity he gets to be involved with every year and tells us all about the MLB's Little League Classic that takes place in Williamsport every year. Make sure to follow the Crosscutters online. Williamsport Crosscutters - Website: https://www.mlbdraftleague.com/williamsport Instagram: h...
Jun 11, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 169
It's award season again. We hand out awards for the most average guests on the Earned Fun Average Podcast. There are 10 categories with 4 nominees in each category. Johnny and Eric pick their winners. Tune in to find out who's taking home the hardware. Make sure to follow us online. Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social (...
Jun 04, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 168
The New Market Rebels are a summer collegiate team in the Valley Baseball League. They have a very long history of the organization and we were pleased to learn all about it from our guest Andrew Kipps. Andrew shares his background with the team and the league and tells us about the stadium. He shares his favorite MLB team and players as well as his Proffitt & Loss. Be sure to follow the Rebels online. New Market Rebels - Website: https://www.newmarketrebels.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebo...
May 28, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 167
We are joined this week by Truman Bartman, the radio voice of the Medicine Hat Mavericks. The Mavericks are a summer collegiate team in the Western Canadian Baseball League. Medicine Hat is in Alberta, Canada and has a distinct name it's known by. Truman talks about how he started with the Mavericks and who their rivals are. He also shares how much the team means to the community and his Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to follow the Mavericks online. Medicine Hat Mavericks - Website: https://them...
May 21, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 166
The baseball season is just over a month old. It's always fun to travel to watch baseball. We talk about our trips so far in 2025 and where the rest of the season will take us. Whether it's the 2 trips Eric has been on or the high school softball games Johnny has announced, it's been a great start for us. Be sure to tune in to hear where else we're going and share with us your travel plans for this season. Be sure to follow us online. Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ear...
May 14, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Kelsey Marchant is the GM for one of the new summer collegiate teams, the Marion Hungry Mothers out of Virginia. Kelsey talks about her first job in baseball and how her time in hockey is going to help her during their first season and beyond. She tells us about the legend of Hungry Mother and what she is hoping to learn during the inaugural season. She also shares her Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to follow the Hungry Mothers online. Marion Hungry Mothers - Website: https://www.hungrymothersba...
May 07, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 164
We had the pleasure of speaking with Walmer Medina on this week's episode. Walmer is the Director of Creative Services for the Durham Bulls. Walmer tells us how he got into graphic design and some of the work he's done over the years. He shares what a typical game week looks like and what went into creating the new Coastal Plain League logo. Walmer also shares his Proffitt and Loss. Make sure to follow the Bulls and CPL online. Durham Bulls - Website: https://www.milb.com/durham Instagram: https...
Apr 30, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 163
We have our first trip to the Pioneer League as we talk Glacier Range Riders. Scot Gladstone is the radio play-by-play and media relations with the Range Riders. The Pioneer League is an MLB Partner League. Scot shares the specifics about MLB Partner Leagues and what life is like in the league. He shares his baseball background and his Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to follow the Range Riders online. Glacier Range Riders - Website: https://www.gorangeriders.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...
Apr 23, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 162
A few episodes back we had on Chuck Heeman, the owner of the Western Nebraska Pioneers. Prior to running the Pioneers, Chuck was the GM of the Medford Rogues in Medford, Oregon. We were pleased to make the connection and chat with the current owner of the Rogues, Dave May. Dave shares how he become the owner of the summer collegiate team and why it wasn't an ideal time to purchase the team. He shares about the city and the league and his Proffitt & Loss. Be sure to follow the Rogues online. ...
Apr 16, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Look out for that shark! The Wilmington Sharks play summer collegiate baseball in the Coastal Plain League in Wilmington, North Carolina. We have on General Manager and Team President Brett Bloomquist. Brett tells us what it is like playing in the CPL and how all the teams have great names and logos. Brett shares about the city of Wilmington and what draws college kids to play for the Sharks. Make sure to check out the team online. Wilmington Sharks - Website: https://www.wilmingtonsharks.com/ I...
Apr 09, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Jacksonville, North Carolina is where we head for this week's episode. We speak with Eli Patino, the owner of the Jacksonville Ospreys. The Ospreys are a summer collegiate team in The Old North State League. Eli tells us why he wanted to bring a summer collegiate team to Jacksonville and how he got into baseball as he was growing up. He also shares about coming up with the name and logo and about playing in the Old North State League. Make sure to follow the Ospreys online. Jacksonville Ospreys ...
Apr 02, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 159
The 2025 MLB season starts tomorrow. As fans of the Marlins and Royals, Johnny and Eric always enjoy watching our favorite MLB teams. We make predictions of who we think will win each division in the AL and NL for this season. We also make a sleeper pick in both leagues. Make sure to check us out online. Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earn...
Mar 26, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 158
We had a fun time chatting about an iconic brand in all of Minor League Baseball. We talk Chattanooga Lookouts and the eyes in the C logo with Jarrah Vella-Wright. Jarrah is the Senior Ticket Partnership Manager with the Lookouts and is going into his 9th season with the team. We chat about the classic logo and about a couple of the other alternate identities the team played as the last few seasons. We talk about the history of the city, Engel Stadium, and Jarrah shares his Proffitt & Loss. ...
Mar 19, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Normal = Average & Average = Normal We are celebrating our 3rd anniversary! The unofficial team of the Earned Fun Average podcast is the Normal CornBelters. The CornBelters play in the Prospect League. We have on GM Jarrett Rodgers. Jarrett tells us all about the Corn Crib and corny jokes are told throughout. Tune in to hear about the team, the stadium and the league. Hear Jarrett share his Proffitt & Loss as well. Make sure to follow the CornBelters online. Normal CornBelters - Website:...
Mar 12, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 156
We are joined by Dave Lezotte, the radio voice for the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple A of the Atlanta Braves. Dave talks about working for the Milwaukee Brewers and what led him to getting the Senior Manager of PR & Broadcasting position for the Stripers. He shares what it'll be like to have all of the Braves affiliated teams in Georgia. Dave also tells us about Coolray Field and his Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to follow the Stripers online. Gwinnett Stripers - Website: https://www.milb.c...
Mar 05, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Monster! We had a tremendous chat with Ricky Ray Clayton, the head coach of the Choccolocco Monsters of the Sunbelt Baseball League. The summer collegiate league features all Georgia teams, except for the Monsters, who are in Oxford, Alabama. Hear the incredible story of the 2024 season for the Monsters. Ricky Ray shares the differences between coaching high school and college kids. Hear about Choccolocco Park and Ricky's Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to follow the Monsters online. Choccolocco ...
Feb 26, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 154
We head to Western Nebraska to talk to Chuck Heeman this week. Chuck is the owner of the Western Nebraska Pioneers of the Front Range League. He is also the President of the league. Chuck shares why they started the league and what it takes for teams to become members of the league. He shares his background in baseball and where it's taken him across the country and he shares his Proffitt & Loss. Be sure to follow the Pioneers and the league online. Western Nebraska Pioneers - Website: https...
Feb 19, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Wild Thing, You Make My Heart Sing! We are joined by the owner of the Lake Oconee Wild Things in Georgia, Corie Schacter. The Wild Things are a summer collegiate team in the SunBelt Baseball League. Corie talks about the challenges of moving the team from a different city and being far away from the other teams and having them come to play them at their home field. Corie shares about his passion for the Philadelphia Phillies and shares his Proffitt & Loss as well. Make sure to follow the Wil...
Feb 12, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 152
We are joined by author and historian Derby Gisclair. Derby tells us all about the history of baseball in New Orleans and who he would love to go to dinner with from New Orleans baseball past. Derby shares about his love for the Yankees and his Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to follow Derby online. Derby Gisclair - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sderbygisclair/ (@SDerbyGisclair) https://www.facebook.com/derbygisclair Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (...
Feb 05, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 151
We made it to episode 150! Who would have thought two average guys from Kansas and Mississippi would start a podcast as a joke and they just released their 150th episode? We're so grateful for our listeners and guests and how they've helped us reach this milestone. We share some audio from some of our former guests and discuss a little about each. Make sure you follow all of them online and go back and listen to their episode(s) when they joined us on EFA. Follow us online as well. Earned Fun Av...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 150
We have a fun episode this week as Johnny and Eric discuss their top 10 favorite MLB players. Join us as we count them back from 10 to 1 and discuss why they're our favorites. Make sure to share your favorite MLB players on our socials and follow us online. Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social...
Jan 22, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 149
The newest sensation sweeping the country is Cosmic Baseball hosted by the Tri-City Chili Peppers. We speak with Jason Dean, the Director of Entertainment and the Voice of the Chili Peppers, and Matt Bowman, the Director of Marketing and Content Creation. Matt and Jason give us a little background about themselves and tell us about both the Coastal Plains League summer collegiate team and their professional Cosmic team. Jason gives us all the details on how Cosmic Baseball was started and what t...
Jan 15, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 148
We are joined by Aaron Castete, the Director of Operations for the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators. The Gumbeaux Gators are a summer collegiate baseball team in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Aaron tells us about the Mardi Gras connection with the team and the region and what their goals are for their second season in 2025. Aaron talks about his love for the Houston Astros and shares his Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to follow the Gumbeaux Gators online. Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators - Website: https://w...
Jan 08, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 147
We're back to settle it once and for all. We host the ultimate trivia battle to see who earns the Tournament of Champions title. We are joined by 3 former champions Donnie Wise, Kelly Robinson and Terry McCutchen. We have rules expert Patrick Larson also join us for this battle royale. Make sure to follow all of the contests and rules expert online. Terry McCutchen - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terry.mccutchen/ (@Terry.McCutchen) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tbmccutchen (@TBMcCutche...
Jan 01, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Our annual holiday tradition continues as we host our third annual Average Holiday Spectacular. We are joined by a lot of our former guests and friends. We hope you enjoy this look back on our baseball travels this year and what we're looking forward to this next year. Make sure to follow all of our wonderful friends online and meet up with them at some baseball games. Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedf...
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 145
We head to Alaska to talk about the Alaska Baseball League and specifically the Mat-Su Miners. The Miners are a summer collegiate league team ran by GM Pete Christopher. Pete tells about his previous jobs prior to taking on the role with the Miners. Pete shares what his players enjoy about playing baseball in Alaska and how his childhood idol led to his Proffitt. With most of the Alaska teams playing in the NBC World Series in Wichita for years, Pete tells us about the last team he took them to ...
Dec 18, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Olney, Maryland is the place to be for summer collegiate baseball in the Cal Ripken Collegiate League. The Olney Cropdusters have been around for the last 4+ years and like to bring their farming look and brand of baseball to the DC and Maryland area. We are joined by GM Brian Brewer to tell us about his background in baseball and about the Cropdusters. Brian shares about the stadium that they've done a lot of renovations on and who their biggest rivals are in the league. Make sure to follow the...
Dec 11, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Johnny and Eric sit down and talk baseball movies. We share our top 5 baseball movies, our most overrated and underrated baseball movies, and what baseball movie we'd want to direct. We want to hear from our listeners what their favorite baseball movies are as well. Be sure to share with us on social media. Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg) Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/e...
Dec 04, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 142
