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5 Questions: From Wichita Fury to Baseball Influencer
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Eric Proffitt reveals his hidden past as a summer collegiate baseball player for the Wichita Fury, a surprise revelation despite years of friendship with the host. His baseball journey spans from childhood to podcasting, with unique experiences like playing and working at historic Lawrence Dumont Stadium.
• Co-hosts the Earn Fun Average Podcast focusing on minor league and summer collegiate baseball
• Played summer collegiate baseball for the Wichita Fury in the now-defunct River City Victory League
• Worked for the Wichita Wranglers in 2003-2004 when 19-year-old Zack Greinke pitched there
• Follows baseball traditions including collecting ice cream helmets and stadium pins
• Participates in "Baseball Around the Clock" - 11 games in 33 continuous hours
• Aims to attend 100 baseball games annually (already at 74 games this season)
• Values baseball's slower pace for building friendships and conversations
• Learned scorekeeping from his mother, contrary to the typical father-son baseball narrative
• Played on Lawrence Dumont Stadium's unique turf infield/grass outfield configuration
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Five Questions (00:00:00)
2. Eric's Podcast and Baseball Background (00:05:14)
3. Surprise Summer Collegiate Career Reveal (00:12:00)
4. Baseball Traditions and Stadium Memories (00:19:21)
5. The 100 Games Challenge (00:27:12)
6. How Baseball Changed Eric's Life (00:33:16)
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