Self Proclaimed Scholasticism by Joseph R. DeGroat
Interview with Nationally Honored Sports Columnist and Best-Selling Author Scott Pitoniak - Part One
Writing Advice and Talking Ball
Sitting down with me for two hours, Scott brought his expertise over to the world of Self Proclaimed Scholasticism, giving me industry and writing advice and talking baseball, my favorite activity under the sun. Probably the most knowledgable guy I’ve met on the subject, hope ya enjoy.
Scott Pitoniak
“My Mom Threw Them Out”
Tales from a Lineage Of Baseball Fans and Card Collectors
If you love baseball as much as I do, chances are you’re a collector 99% of the time. This piece dives into the world of baseball cards, highlighted through mine and my family’s experiences. Dedicated to Bob DeGroat, my grandfather who passed in ‘22. Hope ya enjoy.
Weekly Mini-editions
My Test Drive as an Expat Part 1: The Official Roma Study Abroad Reflection
This Week’s Edition: Arrival and Budapest
The anxiety of pre-departure. Sightseeing. Budapest. Getting messed with by the mob and falling asleep on a bridge not even a week in? This one’s got it all, stay tuned for the next.
The legend who slid into second base with a hot dog under his shirt
Baseball’s Unsung “Heroes”:Two Obscure Players Per Week that Make for a Great Story
This Week's Edition: Gates Brown and Art "The Great" Shires
Highlighting two obscure ballplayers per week whose stories NEED to be told. This one was quite fun to put together, I hope you have the same amount of fun reading it!
Next Edition:
Stay tuned, all I’m gonna say!
Thank you for reading! Not to be that guy but share this with someone to help me get my name out there if you’d like!
Author’s Note
Until next time,
Keep chopping. - Joe
