For all the poetry and prose that have romanticized the national pastime, the fact remains that baseball is at its most basic a business. Figuring out ways to compete with digital entertainment and other pastimes for your disposable income is part of Doug Kirchhofer’s job. He’s in his 13th year as president of the Tennessee Smokies baseball team.
Kirchhofer joined WUOT All Things Considered host Brandon Hollingsworth to talk about some new amenities the front office staff hopes will keep spectators engaged from the first pitch to the last strike.