Dan Guttenplan sits down with Marc Deschenes, the new owner of the Lowell Spinners, a Futures Collegiate Baseball League team. Mark shares his journey from nearly missing out on baseball in Lowell to reviving the Spinners with a focus on community engagement and player development. He discusses the strategic assembly of the new ownership group, which includes notable baseball figures like Johnny Damon and Jonathan Papelbon. Mark also delves into his professional baseball career, touching on his experiences with the Cleveland Indians and his transition into business with Pison Technologies, a company that develops wearable cognitive training tools. The episode wraps up with a fun segment of baseball trivia and memorable moments.
Topics
00:40 Background of the Lowell Spinners
01:33 Formation of the New Ownership Group
03:03 Building the Team and Community Engagement
04:36 Roster Development and Recruitment
08:49 Promotions and Fan Experience
14:31 Professional Baseball Journey
21:19 Career Decisions and Transition from Baseball
22:22 Introduction to Pison Technologies
23:44 How Pison Technologies Enhances Baseball Performance
26:56 Three Up, Three Down: Baseball Memories and Trivia
37:04 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up
