For the last few years, I decided to put together a recap of my writing throughout that calendar year. This exercise has allowed me to reflect on my writing and what themes have dominated my thinking. I wrote reviews of my work in 2020 and 2021. Here’s a look:
- Looking Back at 2021: LOD Senior Editor, Brian Koss
- Looking Back at 2020: LOD Senior Editor, Brian Koss
In 2022, my writing (and podcasting) took a number of twists and turns. We are happy to report we have released 20 podcasts to date, 18 of which were released in 2022. The podcast has shaped my personal writing interests and vice versa. Here’s a look back at my entire body of work from 2022:
January
MLB (Thankfully) Stops the Rays “Sister City” Proposal
LOD Podcast
February
The Case for College Baseball: Why It’s America’s Most Underrated Sport
LOD Podcast
March
MiLB Embraces Tradition, Reinstitutes League Names
LOD at the Ballpark: John Euliano Park (UCF)
LOD Podcast, Episode 5: Our Own Media Legend on Deck (w/ Dylan Spaulding)
April
Will the Tigers Roar Back in 2022?
May
The Ascent of Summer Collegiate League Baseball
LOD Podcast
June
LOD at the Ballpark: Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg)
Summer Baseball at The Lucky Corner
Once Again, the SEC Takes Over Omaha
July
Baseball and Independence Day (Part 1)
Building the Program with Coach Eric Lassiter
The Johnny Damon Summer Camp Expands the Game in Central Florida
LOD Podcast
- Episode 7: Going Bananas with Coach Tyler Gillum
- Episode 8: Calling the Game with Justin Rocke (Daytona Tortugas)
- Episode 9: The Business of Baseball with Andrew Seymour (Palm Beach Cardinals)
- Episode 10: Baseball in Cameroon (Africa) with Arsel Giowou
August
How the Squeeze Rebooted Baseball in Winter Garden
Austin Riley’s Locked in for Atlanta
World Tournament of Baseball Brings Baseball History to Life
Greene, Grissom and the Haggerty Way
LOD Podcast
- Episode 11: Baseball in Great Britain (w/ Kelly Wright and Joshua Taylor)
- Episode 12: Hosting the Game with Chelsea Cooper (USPBL)
- Episode 13: Baseball Disfrutalo with Samuel Miranda
September
Why Play Fall Baseball? A Breakdown for Young Ballplayers
Braves vs Mets is the Best Current Rivalry in Baseball
LOD Podcast
- Episode 14: Developing the Next Stars in the Game with Coach Eric Lassiter
- Episode 15: Passion for the Game with Coach Mike Sindone
- Episode 16: Connecting the Generations with “Home Run” Felix and Papa Bruce
- Episode 17: A Journey Through Professional Baseball with T.J. Rivera
October
MLB Postseason Predictions with the Legends on Deck Team
Did MLB Improve Their Postseason in 2022?
November
Breaking Down the Free Agent Shortstop Market
December
The Crime Dog Goes to Cooperstown
Will the Baseball Writers Elect Scott Rolen in 2023?
LOD Podcast
- Episode 18: Baseball’s Cutting Edge Technology with Jim Beadle
- Episode 19: Movement Matters with Ricky Stanzi of GOATA
- Episode 20: Meet the Carolina Disco Turkeys with Greg Sullivan
It was a big year for us at Legends on Deck and I am greatly awaiting what’s in store for us in 2023. I just want to take a moment to thank our readers and listeners. Please send along your feedback and suggestions.
Happy New Year!
