Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Effectively Wild Episode 2073: Veeck As in Discotheque

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Oct 17, 2023
Guest
Mike Veeck
Baseball maverick Mike Veeck talks about his up-and-down story, legendary dad Bill Veeck, Disco Demolition Night, independent baseball, Darryl Strawberry's season with St. Paul Saints, great baseball promotions, Savannah Bananas, MLB's control of minor leagues, and more.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Role of a Pobo in Baseball Front Offices
02:43 • 21min
3
Analyzing Baseball Operations and ALCS Games
23:50 • 13min
4
Discussion on Astros-Rays series and struggling player
37:08 • 2min
5
Discussion on Ump Cam and its Effectiveness
38:53 • 2min
6
Mike Vak: Baseball Legend and Eccentric Promoter
40:49 • 2min
7
A Journey of Struggles and Redemption
42:59 • 25min
8
Creating Successful Promotional Events for Baseball Games
01:08:16 • 21min
9
Comparing Regular Season and Postseason Offensive Trends
01:29:08 • 6min