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Earned Fun Average

Eric & Johnny
Minor League Baseball
Baseball
NBC World Series
Baseball Round the Clock
World Baseball Classic
Mid America League
Cape Cod League
Curved Brim Media
Merchandise
Travel
Hats
Northwoods League
Cowboy Collegiate League
Field Of Dreams
Copperheads
Hartford Yard Goats
Mendoza Awards
Melon Mashers Baseball
Asheville Tourists
Tullahoma Test Pilots

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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Part 2 - We go back to March 2022 and re-listen to our very first episode. It was not just for fun though, as Shannon Proffitt joins us and critique's the episode. We talk about our Losses and how we've grown over the last 4 years.  Be sure to follow... more

Part 1 - We go back to March 2022 and re-listen to our very first episode. It was not just for fun though, as Shannon Proffitt joins us and critique's the episode. We share how things have been the same and how they have changed over the last 4 and a... more

The MLB Playoffs are under way. Johnny and Eric recap the 2026 regular season and go over the final standings. They discuss the playoff bracket and pick their playoff winners. Be sure to follow us online.

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Jeff Dobish is back on with us after 28 long years. As the previous owner of the Casper Spuds, Jeff is back in summer collegiate baseball, this time in Gering, NE. Jeff shares with us his reasoning for bringing a new team to western Nebraska. We talk... more

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Recent Guests

Shannon Proffitt
Episode: Episode 239 - What's Your Reaction
Jeff Dobish
Baseball team owner; former Caldwell/Spuds founder; involved in Sugar Beets launch
Sugar Beets (Gering)
Episode: Episode 237 - Dancing to the Beet
Terry McCutchen
Baseball executive involved with the Flying Bison and Gumbeaux Gators, referred to as The Gator Father
Gumbeaux Gators / Flying Bison
Episode: Episode 236 - The Gator Father
Lynn Smith
Resident Iowan; participant in Iowa meetup
Iowa meetup group
Episode: Episode 235 - Is This Heaven?
Ken Leo
President and on-field coordinator for Green Bay Blue Ribbons
Green Bay Blue Ribbons
Episode: Episode 234 - Make it a PBR
Jen Leo
Community outreach coordinator and concession manager for Green Bay Blue Ribbons
Green Bay Blue Ribbons
Episode: Episode 234 - Make it a PBR
John Lohrke
General Manager of the Alaska Goldpanners; long-time baseball executive
Alaska Goldpanners
Episode: Episode 233 - Midnight Sun
Chris Storm
La Crosse Loggers executive
La Crosse Loggers
Episode: Episode 232 - It's Not AI, It's IA
Virgil Brooks
Participant and long-time attendee, scorekeeper for some games
NBC World Series participant
Episode: Episode 230 - 6th Inning Stretch

Hosts

Eric Proffitt
Host of Earned Fun Average; focus on minor league baseball, branding, and fan experience
Johnny Bowland
Co-host; discusses branding, team promotions, and community engagement with humor and fandom

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 States4 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 States5 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 States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Promos and guest variety are praised for keeping episodes fresh and fan-centric.
Some episodes' humor and nostalgia around hats/logos are highlighted as a standout feature.
Many appreciate the accessible breakdown of branding and fan experiences in minor league settings.
Listeners enjoy the blend of practical baseball ops insight with lighthearted, conversational banter.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 235 - Is This Heaven?
Q: 1195500: With the group you were with, do you think that group would make a better comedy on television or a reality show on television?
The guests weigh the possibilities, suggesting a reality-show format could work if it focused on group dynamics and Sandlot-inspired retro vibes, while a scripted comedy could also fit if it leveraged their playful banter and love of baseball history.
Episode 235 - Is This Heaven?
Q: 286120: So Lynn, for anybody that didn't get a chance to get to the Iowa Meetup, one of the things we like doing when we talk about a trips episode is talk a little bit about the itinerary.
Lynn describes the Friday kickoff with a Cedar Rapids Colonels game and hat giveaway, then details a Saturday in Dyersville with field access, shopping, and a museum stop, followed by a Quad Cities game in the evening, emphasizing how the itinerary balanced baseball, sightseeing, and local culture.
Episode 220 - How the Cow Ate the Cabbage
Q: If money is no option, and they said, hey, you've got unlimited funds to do a one night promotion for the team, what would the promotion be?
A community-focused, highly engaged night that leverages fan zones, VIP experiences, meet-and-greets, and involvement with local events to maximize fan connection and celebrate the Pearland community, reflecting a commitment to bringing people to the park.
Episode 176 - Season of Shattered Dreams
Q: How did the experience of war and the postwar era influence the players and the way the story is told?
Many players had just returned from World War II or lived through the war's disruption of baseball, which colored their motivations, resilience, and coping mechanisms. The narrative aims to connect their wartime experiences with their baseball careers and the personal toll of the crash, offering a human-centered angle on a historical event.
Episode 180 - Monarchs Reign Supreme
Q: If money were no object, what promotion would you run?
Allow every fan to enter for free, though gate revenue is necessary to sustain the organization, while continuing to offer 12 and under free admission.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Earned Fun Average

What is Earned Fun Average about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on minor league and summer collegiate baseball, with a strong emphasis on team branding, ballpark experiences, fan engagement, and community impact. Hosts frequently riff on hats, logos, promotional stunts, and local identity, while interviewing general managers, coaches, and operators from new and existing programs to unpack how teams build culture, attract families, and sustain operations. A notable pattern is the blend of practical operations insight (staffing, partnerships, promotions, merchandising) with nostalgia and humor around the broader baseball ecosystem, from mascots to historic logos. The format regularly surfaces real-world case studies from first-year programs and established franchises alike, making it use... more

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1. Shannon Proffitt
2. Jeff Dobish
3. Terry McCutchen
4. Lynn Smith
5. Ken Leo
6. Jen Leo
7. John Lohrke
8. Chris Storm

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