183. Gregory Koch: 130 Ballparks, Hometown Fields & the Charm of Summer Ball Artwork

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183. Gregory Koch: 130 Ballparks, Hometown Fields & the Charm of Summer Ball

July 10, 2025 • Anna DiTommaso • Episode 183

Gregory Koch is a writer for Stadium Journey and Yankee fan based in Northern Virginia who’s been to 130 different ballparks. Gregory shares how his baseball journey began with a trip to Yankee Stadium as a kid, and how it’s evolved into a deep love for smaller leagues and historic community ballparks.

We talk about his visits to every ballpark in the Valley Baseball League and the Cal Ripken Senior League, how he plans road trips to maximize baseball stops, and why he prefers the energy of local teams over the big-league experience. Gregory also recounts his recent trip through North Carolina, and a magical moment meeting Chompers in Hartford.

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