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SPT 11 — Baseball: Inside America’s Game

Quarter: Spring
Instructor(s): Andy Dolich, Dave Newhouse
Duration: 8 weeks
Location: Online
Date(s): Apr 8—May 27
Class Recording Available: Yes
Class Meeting Day: Tuesdays
Grade Restriction: No letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 6:00—7:50 pm (PT)
Tuition: $465
   
Refund Deadline: Apr 10
 
Unit(s): 1
   
Status: Registration opens Feb 24, 8:30 am (PT)
 
See syllabus for details (subject to change)
Quarter: Spring
Day: Tuesdays
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 6:00—7:50 pm (PT)
Date(s): Apr 8—May 27
Unit(s): 1
Location: Online
 
Tuition: $465
 
Refund Deadline: Apr 10
 
Instructor(s): Andy Dolich, Dave Newhouse
 
Grade Restriction: No letter grade
 
Recording Available: Yes
 
Status: Registration opens Feb 24, 8:30 am (PT)
 
See syllabus for details (subject to change)
 
Baseball isn’t just a game, it’s a national heartbeat. The most traditional, numbers-oriented, and nostalgia-inducing of our major sports, it offers a fantasyland for statisticians, an instrument for social change, a reprieve from the digital rush, and a source of lifelong memories. This course offers a behind-the-scenes look at the culture, history, and strategy that make America’s game so captivating. Each week, you will join baseball insiders as they reveal the sport from unique perspectives: the journey of a player, the life of an umpire, the impact of analytics on team building, the evolving media landscape, and more. We will also examine the business side of baseball, exploring everything from minor league operations to contract negotiations and stadium construction. Luminary guest speakers, including major league players and executives, will show you how the game has evolved on and off the field. Whether you’re a dedicated fan or just curious, join us this spring for an in-depth, entertaining look at what makes baseball an enduring part of American culture.

Guest speakers include:

Dave Stewart, Former Oakland A's All-Star Pitcher and Baseball Executive 

Larry Baer, CEO, San Francisco Giants

Ken Korach, Oakland A's Radio Announcer

Brian Murphy, KNBR Sports Radio Host

Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle Sports Columnist

Mike Pinto, Manager, Joliet Slammers, Minor League Baseball

Daniel Rascher, President, Sports Economics and Faculty, University of San Francisco

Ted Robinson, National Sports Broadcaster

Bill Schlough, CIO, San Francisco Giants

Russ Stanley, Senior Vice President, Ticket Sales & Service, San Francisco Giants

Please note: Speakers may be subject to change.

ANDY DOLICH
President, Dolich Consulting

Andy Dolich has held executive positions in the MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL with the Oakland A's, San Francisco 49ers, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, and Washington Capitals. He is the executive vice president of Fan Controlled Sports and Entertainment. Dolich is a co-author of Goodbye, Oakland: Winning, Wanderlust, and a Sports Town's Fight for Survival with Dave Newhouse, 20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes, and LOL, Loss of Logo: What's Your Next Move? He is also the co-host of the podcast Life in the Front Office and a columnist for the Ultimate Sports Guide.

DAVE NEWHOUSE
Former Sports Writer and Columnist

Dave Newhouse has been a prominent figure in the Bay Area sports scene since the 1960s. He was an award-winning sports writer and columnist for the Oakland Tribune, a pioneer among sports talk show hosts on San Francisco radio, and is the author of 19 books. His most recent book, Goodbye, Oakland: Winning, Wanderlust, and a Sports Town's Fight for Survival, co-authored with Andy Dolich, explores the story of Oakland losing its professional sports teams.

Textbooks for this course:

There are no required textbooks; however, some fee-based online readings may be assigned.