In the final part of our epic conversation, Jack Delongchamps pulls back the curtain on the forces fueling college baseball's explosive growth. We dive deep into the "Alfreds of college baseball"—the team at Chinook Seeds—and how their humble, behind-the-scenes support has become jet fuel for the entire sport.
Jack also takes us on the road for his 12-week spring marathon, ranking the wildest environments and most electric preseason tournaments. Finally, we get bold predictions for the upcoming season and a visionary look at where the sport is headed in the next five years, from a weekly national TV show to the return of the Home Run Derby.
In this episode, we cover:
* 🌻 The Chinook Effect: How Matt, Brandon, and the team at Chinook Seeds became the "glue" and "Alfreds" of college baseball, building community and supporting the sport from the shadows with incredible generosity (and amazing flavors).
* 🚐 12 Weeks on the Road: Jack's favorite stops from his spring marathon, from the bonkers atmosphere at Arkansas to the eclectic, Omaha-like vibes of preseason tournaments like the Jax College Baseball Classic.
* 🔮 Bold 2025 Predictions: Teams to watch beyond the usual suspects, including Clemson, Troy, and a UVA program poised for a new era under Chris Pollard.
* 🚀 The Next 5 Years: A visionary chat on the future of the sport, including the realistic hope for a weekly "Squeeze Play" show on ESPN and the triumphant return of the College Home Run Derby.
* 👕 NIL & Jersey Swaps: The story behind the retro-style shirt and the truth about what really happens to all those jerseys he gets swapped (spoiler: it's not what you think).
Tune in for a passionate, forward-looking conclusion that celebrates the people and possibilities making college baseball America's fastest-growing sport.
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