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Lauren Dale<\/b><\/p>\n

Social Media Intern 2021-2022<\/b><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Current Position:<\/b> Graphic Designer, Gwinnett Stripers<\/b><\/p>\n

During her time with the Huskies, Lauren learned to wear different hats. Although she primarily worked in social media, she also helped with camera operations, in-house audio and on-field hosting. Those opportunities strengthened her problem-solving skills and taught her how to adapt when things didn’t go as planned.<\/b><\/p>\n

“I loved each and every minute of my Huskies internship. Be a sponge. Soak up the experience, the lessons, the opportunities, and everything that comes with working in a top-rated summer ball league.”<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Gerald Perelman<\/b><\/p>\n

Social Media & Content Creation Intern 2022<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Current Position:<\/b> Marketing Coordinator, St. Paul Saints<\/b><\/p>\n

During his time as a social media and content creation intern, Gerald gained hands-on experience working game days and diving into multiple facets of the organization. Having the creative freedom to bring new ideas to life gave him a real-world understanding of the sports industry and built relationships he still maintains today.<\/b><\/p>\n

“I had the freedom to come up with new ideas and actually see them come to life, which has continued to help me throughout my career in sports. Definitely apply!”<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Wyatt Kopelman<\/b><\/p>\n

Broadcasting Intern 2022<\/b><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Current Position:<\/b> <\/b>Studio Host and Producer at Learfield<\/b><\/p>\n

As a broadcasting intern, Wyatt wore multiple hats by handling radio and TV broadcasts, public address announcing, statistical packets, and game-day social media. Working in a fast-paced environment gave him a professional-grade perspective on franchise operations that prepared him for a career in collegiate athletics.<\/b><\/p>\n

“In summer college baseball, having a team-oriented mindset, being adaptable to change, and understanding that every internship role requires hard work can go a long way to establishing a career trajectory.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cal Friedman<\/b><\/p>\n

Broadcasting Intern 2022<\/b><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Current Position:<\/b> <\/b>Broadcast & Media Relations Assistant, Bowling Green Hot Rods<\/b><\/p>\n

As one of the five broadcasters during the 2022 season, Cal found the demanding schedule to be rewarding preparation for working in professional baseball. Learning the hard way how to bounce back from long stretches and tough losses taught him the daily mental resilience required to succeed in the sports industry.<\/b><\/p>\n

“Days are long and losses can pile up, but treating every day like a new day is what makes working in baseball different… Trust that your skills will be better at the end of the summer than at the start.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Jordy Fee-Platt<\/b><\/p>\n

Broadcasting Intern 2023<\/b><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Current Position:<\/b> <\/b>Voice of the San Antonio Missions | PxP Broadcaster for UTSA Athletics<\/b><\/p>\n

As a broadcaster during the 2023 season, Jordy sharpened his skills working alongside a talented crew with collegiate and professional experience. The role gave him consistent game-day reps, a true glimpse of an entire baseball season’s grind, and the creative freedom to try new things every night.<\/b><\/p>\n

“Broadcasting is all about reps, and this job gave me the opportunity to have consistency… If you want to work in baseball, this is a great way to grow and begin to become the professional version of yourself.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ella Smith<\/b><\/p>\n

Ballpark Operations Intern 2024<\/b><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Current Position:<\/b> Director of Operations, Oregon State Women’s Soccer<\/b><\/p>\n

As a ballpark operations intern, Ella played an impactful role in executing game days and learning what it takes to be a sports professional. Managing high-pressure event operations taught her how to stay calm and lean on colleagues when things felt overwhelming\u2014skills she now relies on daily leading operations for Oregon State’s women’s soccer program.<\/b><\/p>\n

“I had never been to Minnesota or Wisconsin when I applied and I knew no one in my cohort, but I had an amazing time and was able to come out of my shell… Go for it!”<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sam Hawes<\/b><\/p>\n

Marketing & Community Relations Intern 2024<\/b><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Current Position:<\/b> <\/b>Partnership Fulfillment Coordinator, Minnesota Wild<\/b><\/p>\n

As a marketing and community relations intern during the 2024 season, Samantha drove social media growth, coordinated community initiatives, wrote game-day scripts, and fulfilled sponsorship assets. Her time in Duluth taught her grit and the importance of teamwork through the long baseball grind\u2014giving her a massive competitive edge and real-world background when landing her current role.<\/b><\/p>\n

“The days are long and there are so many games in such a short amount of time, but it builds character… it truly can pay off in the end and in my opinion is the best way to get a foot in the door in the sports world.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ready to Make Your Mark?<\/b><\/p>\n

Experience the ultimate summer working in collegiate summer baseball, build invaluable relationships, and lay the groundwork for your career just like our alumni.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

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