In this Sports Geek episode, Sean Callanan chats with Rob Ponger, CEO of the Perfect Game USA.
On this podcast, you'll learn about:
- Rob's long career in sports media
- How Perfect Game is creating a platform for young athletes to improve and share their experiences
- Incorporating technology and analytics into youth baseball
- Leveraging the expertise and passion of ex-MLB players and scouts
- Developing growth for Perfect Game through merch and media
- Perfect Game's vision for the future: expanding internationally and becoming a leading brand
- Sean shares his thoughts on connecting with fans outside stadium

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Resources from the podcast
- Connect with Rob Ponger on Linkedin and let him know you listened to the episode
- Follow Perfect Game USA across social media:
- Twitter – @PerfectGameUSA
- LinkedIn – Perfect Game USA
- Facebook – @Perfect Game USA
- Instagram – @perfectgameusa
- TikTok – @perfectgame_usa
- YouTube – Perfect Game Baseball
- Recommendation
- Upcoming Conference we can meet
- Checkout the Sports Geek Amplify Season 2
- Episodes you should listen to
- 105 – TJ Ansley (who now works at Perfect Game)
- 295 – Eric SanInocencio (who now works at Perfect Game)
- Alfonso Medina – Tennis Australia
As discussed on the podcast
A look into Perfect Game's gameday
@perfectgame_usa this homer still hasn’t landed
♬ original sound - Perfect Game