Jason Brinkman, Albany Dutchmen baseball

Jason Brinkman, who grew up in Guilderland, is the general manager and vice president of the Albany Dutchmen, one of 16 teams throughout New York State in the Perfect Game Baseball League. After being closed out last summer by pandemic restrictions, the team is moving to Dutchmen Field at Roger Keenholts Park in Guilderland this season. Brinkman, in this week’s podcast, calls the ballpark, with lights for night games and new chair-back seating as well as picnic areas, “a hidden gem tucked away.” The Dutchmen’s home opener is Saturday, June 5. College players from across the country — including from Vanderbilt, Louisville and Old Miss — converge for a summer season “with the hopes and dreams of … being drafted by Major League Baseball,” said Brinkman. The team is looking for local families to host players — with information at dutchmenbaseball.com. All that’s needed is a spare bed, said Brinkman, and the bonds can last a lifetime. Brinkman thinks a sense of normalcy will return with the boys of summer. He said, “I’m thrilled to have baseball back.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.