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Earning Their Stripes Episode 20: Inside the 2019 LumberKings with Erik Oas

In their first season as a Marlins MiLB affiliate, the Low-A Clinton LumberKings made a deep playoff run. Erik Oas, the team’s director of broadcasting and media relations, speaks to Ely and Ethan about the transition from Mariners to Marlins affiliation (5:30), dealing with harsh climate early in the season (8:45) and what makes Mike Jacobs an effective manager (13:00). Individual prospects featured in the conversation include Connor Scott, Evan Edwards, José Devers, Jerar Encarnación, Alex Vesia and C.J. Carter.

In 2019, the LumberKings posted a 78-61 record and plus-112 run differential, leading all Marlins affiliates in both categories.