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Earned Fun Average

Eric & Johnny
Minor League Baseball
Baseball
World Baseball Classic
Mid America League
Curved Brim Media
Merchandise
Hats
Copperheads
Hartford Yard Goats
Mendoza Awards
Melon Mashers Baseball
Road Trips
California Collegiate League
Salem Red Sox
Prospect League
Pioneer League
San Francisco Seagulls
Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League
Houston, United States
Travel

Baseball podcast hosted by Johnny and Eric. We talk all things minor league baseball. Home of Proffitt & Loss and The Inning Ending Double Play. "America, Lower Your Standards."

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Latest Episodes

New to Florida is Alex Berntsen and Jim Timmins. Alex is the GM of the new Palm Coast Big Buoys and Jim is the team's head coach. They're playing summer collegiate baseball in the Orange State League. Jim shares his background coaching little league ... more

We speak with Josh Morris this week. He's the GM of the Tullahoma Test Pilots in the new Volunteer State League. Josh shares with us his playing experience and the joy of watching his brother pitch in the big leagues. We talk about the league and pot... more

Nokona Powell is the GM of the new Pearland Cobblers summer collegiate team in Pearland, Texas. They will be playing this summer in the Cowboy Collegiate Baseball League. Nokona shares his background in baseball, football and soccer, and talks about ... more

We have Brett Lander on the podcast this week. He's the GM of the Waco Woolly Wranglers, a new team in a new summer collegiate league, the Cowboy Collegiate League. Brett talks about the team and the league. He shares a little about his background an... more

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Recent Guests

Carter Catlett
Founder/operator of Melon Mashers Baseball
Melon Mashers Baseball
Episode: Episode 218 - Mashing Away Cancer
Mike Abramson
General Manager of the Hartford Yard Goats
Hartford Yard Goats
Episode: Episode 217 - Redemption: Part 2 in Hartford
Derrick Welsh
General Manager, Southern Ohio Copperheads
Southern Ohio Copperheads
Episode: Episode 216 - Copperhead Road
Zach Beeson
Baseball enthusiast and guest on the episode
Episode: Episode 215 - The Honorable Beeson
Roger Ward
Coach/administrator of the Great Bend Bat Cats
Great Bend Bat Cats
Episode: Episode 214 - Beware of the Bat Cats
Donnie Bowen
Super fan
Bayou Broadcast Center
Episode: Episode 213 - MLB 2026 Preview
Matty Holem
Head coach, Jackson Rockabillys
Jackson Rockabillys (Prospect League)
Episode: Episode 211 - Our Time to Rock
Jesse Scaglion
General Manager of the Portland Sea Dogs
Portland Sea Dogs
Episode: Episode 210 - Husband of the Year
Mark Schuster
Baseball executive involved in developing the Mid America League
Mid America League
Episode: Episode 209 - Mid-America League

Hosts

Eric Proffitt
Host of Earned Fun Average; part of core duo; focuses on branding, community impact, and indie baseball culture.
Johnny Boland
Co-host known for promoting promotions, hats, and fan engagement; part of the core duo.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Average…I think not!

    Just 2 average dudes but their presentation is WAY above average. Well worth listening, in fact it’s binge worthy. Enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aggiemac2012
    United States2 years ago
  • 5 Stars For Quality Average Baseball Banter

    These average baseball fans make my day well, average. This is the “fans” of baseball podcast. Congrats on the first 52 episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LR_Greenie
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Show!

    It’s like dropping in for a cup of coffee with friends and talking MiLB!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris the Rev
    United States4 years ago
  • 2.5 Stars

    This is the best average podcast you will find. Eric and Johnny are hilariously average, and the perfect listen on an otherwise unremarkable day. The guys make me laugh, and I hope they get to meet in person some day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PaulCaputo
    United States4 years ago
  • Fun MiLB podcast

    A fun podcast where Eric and Johnny talk sports with a focus on minor league baseball.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joejoe1379
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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The casual vibe with industry insight makes it approachable for both pros and enthusiasts.
Listeners praise the show for its high banter quality and passion for baseball.
Some listeners note the show's focus on niche topics like hats and memorabilia adds unique flavor.
Fans enjoy deep dives into promotions and branding beyond on-field analysis.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 199 - Noodling Around
Q: You mentioned the league being a big dynamic with many teams. Can you share more about the league's reach and how it functions across multiple cities?
The Prospect League now spans a wide geographic area with teams from Indiana to Tennessee, emphasizes wood bats and competitive play, and supports a strong fan experience across venues with varying stadium quality and community involvement.
Episode 199 - Noodling Around
Q: So if I'm not mistaken, they've added a couple of teams. So it's what, 20 teams now in the league?
Yes, Kokomo is back and Decatur joins for the first time, making the league grow to 20 teams with four divisions.
Episode 190 - Salem Outdoors
Q: So how long have you been with the team? And then can you share a little bit about, did you do anything previous before coming over to the GM for the Red Sox?
Allen explains a 25-year tenure with the same team, starting as an intern, with a long history in the area and a progression through many roles, culminating in becoming GM in 2019, emphasizing loyalty and local roots.
Episode 202 - Goldeye
Q: Besides having a passport, where can people go if they wanted to get up to see a Goldeyes game, the website to get like tickets or get the gear? Where can they follow along on the website and as well as social media if you have the handles?
Curl directs listeners to goldeyes.com for tickets, schedules, and merchandise, and notes social handles and clips on Goldeyes' Twitter, with the team active across channels to keep fans connected.
Episode 202 - Goldeye
Q: Now obviously, maybe not everybody was kind of whacking crazy as what like the St. Paul Saints were before they became affiliated. But a lot of kind of promotions and different stuff that you can do. So would you mind first just kind of sharing a little bit about kind of the fan experience for those that do get to see the Goldeyes play and then just kind of your overall thoughts because obviously for me, I loved watching the American Association.
Curl provides an overview of the league's fan experience, including high attendance in Winnipeg, the market's size, and the culture surrounding games, promotions, and the overall competitiveness of the American Association within the broader baseball landscape.

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A laid-back baseball show centered on minor league and summer collegiate baseball, with a strong focus on branding, promotions, fan experience, and the culture surrounding the game. Episodes highlight team branding, stadium design, community impact, hats and memorabilia, and behind-the-scenes lessons from GMs and owners. Noteworthy are guest-led deep dives into grassroots teams, nods to community outreach, and a playful, fan-first vibe that blends industry insight with personal anecdotes. Potential listeners will likely enjoy practical takeaways on promotions, merchandise, and running small-to-mid-market clubs, as well as the host banter and community network around indie baseball.

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4. Zach Beeson
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6. Donnie Bowen
7. Matty Holem
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