Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd)
@kelabration.bsky.social
Host of the Minor League Nerd YouTube channel/podcast. I'm a baseball fan and a ballpark chaser. I've visited 182 ballparks. I'm also into punk rock, traveling, football ⚽️, history, comedy & flags. SABR member.
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I've been to 182 baseball stadiums in my life. The breakdown is:
26 MLB/21 current (includes Sahlen Field)
2 Spring Training
19 Triple-A
15 AA
27 High A
11 Low A
23 Indy
35 Collegiate summer league
6 College
18 Defunct/no longer used by team I saw at the stadium.
26 MLB/21 current (includes Sahlen Field)
2 Spring Training
19 Triple-A
15 AA
27 High A
11 Low A
23 Indy
35 Collegiate summer league
6 College
18 Defunct/no longer used by team I saw at the stadium.
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Listen to our latest episode with Scott Montesano as we talk about the Alton River Dragons and the Prospect League. Scott has held an assortment of jobs prior to being the radio voice for the River Dragons. We talk about the Prospect League scheduling and his Proffitt & Loss.
December 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Listen to our latest episode with Scott Montesano as we talk about the Alton River Dragons and the Prospect League. Scott has held an assortment of jobs prior to being the radio voice for the River Dragons. We talk about the Prospect League scheduling and his Proffitt & Loss.
I'm working on reorganizing my caps, adding in this year additions. Every time I have to do this I wonder why I couldn't collect something smaller and much easier to organize.
December 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I'm working on reorganizing my caps, adding in this year additions. Every time I have to do this I wonder why I couldn't collect something smaller and much easier to organize.
Drop a lawyer.
December 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Drop a lawyer.
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Episode 195: Scott Montesano is the VP of Broadcasting for the Alton River Dragons. Scott talks about his background and his time in the Prospect League. We talk about the region Alton is in and he shares his Proffitt & Loss. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Episode 195 - Beware of the River Dragons
Podcast Episode · Earned Fun Average · 12/10/2025 · 34m
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December 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Episode 195: Scott Montesano is the VP of Broadcasting for the Alton River Dragons. Scott talks about his background and his time in the Prospect League. We talk about the region Alton is in and he shares his Proffitt & Loss. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Easy mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Easy mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
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It's release day for my new book, "Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History."
Help spread the word. Over the next 48 hours, I'll donate $1 for every repost to the Fred Claire Scholarship Fund at USC, supporting head and neck cancer research.
Help spread the word. Over the next 48 hours, I'll donate $1 for every repost to the Fred Claire Scholarship Fund at USC, supporting head and neck cancer research.
December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It's release day for my new book, "Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History."
Help spread the word. Over the next 48 hours, I'll donate $1 for every repost to the Fred Claire Scholarship Fund at USC, supporting head and neck cancer research.
Help spread the word. Over the next 48 hours, I'll donate $1 for every repost to the Fred Claire Scholarship Fund at USC, supporting head and neck cancer research.
Friday night hockey with the Wolves as they host the Milwaukee Admirals.
December 6, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Friday night hockey with the Wolves as they host the Milwaukee Admirals.
Wednesday night hockey in Rosemont. The Wolves are hosting the Manitoba Moose.
December 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Wednesday night hockey in Rosemont. The Wolves are hosting the Manitoba Moose.
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This week on Baseball By Design, the Windy City ThunderBolts brand is based on giant power lines near the ballpark and the grit of Chicago’s southside. Guests include GM Mike VerSchave, designer Jay Becker of BLDG Design, and folksy Chicago native Dr. Chris Mayer.
Listen wherever you get podcasts!
Listen wherever you get podcasts!
December 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This week on Baseball By Design, the Windy City ThunderBolts brand is based on giant power lines near the ballpark and the grit of Chicago’s southside. Guests include GM Mike VerSchave, designer Jay Becker of BLDG Design, and folksy Chicago native Dr. Chris Mayer.
Listen wherever you get podcasts!
Listen wherever you get podcasts!
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Hey, my fellow Minor League Nerds. Our newest episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory is now available. On this episode, I speak with @wisedrjr.bsky.social .
November 27, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Hey, my fellow Minor League Nerds. Our newest episode of My Favorite Baseball Memory is now available. On this episode, I speak with @wisedrjr.bsky.social .
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Episode 193: Ronnie Rantz owns the Baton Rouge Rougarou in the Texas Collegiate League, but now owns the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators also. Ronnie talks about his playing days, what changes Lake Charles can expect and his Proffitt & Loss. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Episode 193 - Legend of the Rougarou
Podcast Episode · Earned Fun Average · 11/26/2025 · 27m
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November 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Episode 193: Ronnie Rantz owns the Baton Rouge Rougarou in the Texas Collegiate League, but now owns the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators also. Ronnie talks about his playing days, what changes Lake Charles can expect and his Proffitt & Loss. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
I have to say, I really dig the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes new logos. The lowercase q with the halo is excellent.
November 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I have to say, I really dig the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes new logos. The lowercase q with the halo is excellent.
I have 53 VHS tapes full of episode I recorded off Comedy Central and Scifi that I really need to get transferred to DVD.
Today in 1988 Mystery Science Theater 3000 premiered on KTMA in St. Paul Minnesota. #MST3K
November 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I have 53 VHS tapes full of episode I recorded off Comedy Central and Scifi that I really need to get transferred to DVD.
post a movie where you are from.
November 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
post a movie where you are from.
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While we might be taking a breath in Chicago, our friends in Charlotte and beyond are suffering. Join us Monday 7p CST as we host a webinar to give a broad overview of our efforts to support street vendors these past few months. RSVP link below.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
While we might be taking a breath in Chicago, our friends in Charlotte and beyond are suffering. Join us Monday 7p CST as we host a webinar to give a broad overview of our efforts to support street vendors these past few months. RSVP link below.
forms.gle/RxgCoarvNL1w...
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Introduce yourself with the last 5 concerts you saw.
The Darkness
The Dollyrots (twice)
Smoking Popes/The Get Up Kids
The Handcuffs
Textbook
I used to go to concerts way more often. But since people can't be trusted to not vape at shows, I had to go all the way back to 2023 to get five.
The Darkness
The Dollyrots (twice)
Smoking Popes/The Get Up Kids
The Handcuffs
Textbook
I used to go to concerts way more often. But since people can't be trusted to not vape at shows, I had to go all the way back to 2023 to get five.
Introduce yourself with the last 5 concerts you saw
-Cake
-Trampled By Turtles & The Avett Brothers
-Pennywise & Dropkick Murphys
-The Buzzcocks & Descendents
-Social Distortion & Bad Religion
-Cake
-Trampled By Turtles & The Avett Brothers
-Pennywise & Dropkick Murphys
-The Buzzcocks & Descendents
-Social Distortion & Bad Religion
Introduce yourself with the last 5 concerts you saw
Green Day
Weezer
Sublime
Remi Wolf
Cake
Green Day
Weezer
Sublime
Remi Wolf
Cake
November 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Introduce yourself with the last 5 concerts you saw.
The Darkness
The Dollyrots (twice)
Smoking Popes/The Get Up Kids
The Handcuffs
Textbook
I used to go to concerts way more often. But since people can't be trusted to not vape at shows, I had to go all the way back to 2023 to get five.
The Darkness
The Dollyrots (twice)
Smoking Popes/The Get Up Kids
The Handcuffs
Textbook
I used to go to concerts way more often. But since people can't be trusted to not vape at shows, I had to go all the way back to 2023 to get five.
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Episode 192: A team that’s been around for over 20 years in San Francisco, the San Francisco Seagulls are owned by Marc Caviglia. Marc tells us about the teams that comprise the CCL and about his background and the organization. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Episode 192 - Soaring Seagulls
Podcast Episode · Earned Fun Average · 11/19/2025 · 31m
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November 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Episode 192: A team that’s been around for over 20 years in San Francisco, the San Francisco Seagulls are owned by Marc Caviglia. Marc tells us about the teams that comprise the CCL and about his background and the organization. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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This week on Baseball By Design, yoinks—it’s the Richmond Flying Mummies! Guests include GM Trevor Amerson and designer John Worthen. Listen wherever you get podcasts!
November 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This week on Baseball By Design, yoinks—it’s the Richmond Flying Mummies! Guests include GM Trevor Amerson and designer John Worthen. Listen wherever you get podcasts!
Fourth game of the trip and third in a row at the Saddledome. It's an all Canadian match up with the Flames hosting the Winnipeg Jets, on 90s night. It's a much different view from last night's game.
November 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Fourth game of the trip and third in a row at the Saddledome. It's an all Canadian match up with the Flames hosting the Winnipeg Jets, on 90s night. It's a much different view from last night's game.
Third game of the trip and the second at the Saddledome. We're sitting on the glass for the first time at a hockey game. The Calgary Hitmen are hosting the Saskatoon Blades.
November 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Third game of the trip and the second at the Saddledome. We're sitting on the glass for the first time at a hockey game. The Calgary Hitmen are hosting the Saskatoon Blades.
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This week on Baseball By Design, explore the nation’s tightest hairpin railroad turn with the Altoona Curve! Guests include GM Nate Bowen and Jason Klein of Brandiose! Listen wherever you get podcasts
November 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This week on Baseball By Design, explore the nation’s tightest hairpin railroad turn with the Altoona Curve! Guests include GM Nate Bowen and Jason Klein of Brandiose! Listen wherever you get podcasts
Second game of the trip and the first of three at the Saddledome. Tonight it's AHL action as the Calgary Wranglers host the Ontario Reign.
November 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Second game of the trip and the first of three at the Saddledome. Tonight it's AHL action as the Calgary Wranglers host the Ontario Reign.
First game of our trip. The Edmonton Oilers are hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets. Before the game, my wife got to dance with the Oilers mascot Hunter.
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
First game of our trip. The Edmonton Oilers are hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets. Before the game, my wife got to dance with the Oilers mascot Hunter.
We've been in Alberta since Friday. I made sure to pack enough caps for the trip.
November 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We've been in Alberta since Friday. I made sure to pack enough caps for the trip.
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Episode 190: Allen Lawrence is the GM of the Salem Red Sox. We chat with Allen about Salem, VA and what people can expect with the new brand they’re unveiling in 3 days. We talk his favorite Boston Red Sox and his Proffitt & Loss. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Episode 190 - Salem Outdoors
Podcast Episode · Earned Fun Average · 11/05/2025 · 34m
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November 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Episode 190: Allen Lawrence is the GM of the Salem Red Sox. We chat with Allen about Salem, VA and what people can expect with the new brand they’re unveiling in 3 days. We talk his favorite Boston Red Sox and his Proffitt & Loss. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...