What I do.
Kelley Franco Throop delivers live speaking engagements to serious and casual baseball fans. She has been featured at the Hall of Fame, the Cornell Club of New York, countless Men’s Clubs, charity events, and has corporate lectures forthcoming. She has been invited to speak in London by the British Baseball Federation when they work with MLB Europe to put on Major League Baseball’s “London Series” in June 2024 featuring the Mets and the Phillies.
When she is not speaking live, Kelley vlogs, tweets, and writes about baseball. Through her Twitter and Instagram handle, @threeinningfan, Kelley regularly posts her “Three Inning Minute,” a brief 1–2-minute video that explains some aspect of baseball that serious fans may not know about and that casual fans can enjoy. It may focus on a transactional or legal aspect of the game, it may be nostalgic, or it could be an opinion on the ever-changing rules of the game. Follow Kelley along to engage with her!
Baseball 101™
Kelley also lectures on baseball.
Baseball 101™ is a class on baseball, designed by Kelley that teaches the novice fan the rules of the game, the structure of Major League Baseball, and 10 pieces of baseball history every fan should know. She presented Baseball 101 at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, among other venues.
A Whole New Ballgame: 10 Ways That Baseball Has Changed Since We Were Kids
Kelley has also designed the lecture “A Whole New Ballgame: 10 Ways That Baseball Has Changed Since We Were Kids”. In this upbeat and entertaining lecture, guests are treated to a discussion of how baseball has changed since our youth – whenever that youth may have been. Kelley discusses how the game has evolved and covers topics such as playoff expansion, the designated hitter, and the impact of analytics on how teams are built and the game is played. Both casual and serious baseball fans enjoy this engaging presentation.
Getting Schooled In Baseball's Greatest Rivalries
Attendees are invited to Baseball University to be treated to a course on baseball’s greatest rivalries. Kelley discusses Levels 101, 201, 301, and 401 of the fiercest clashes in the game. There are pop quizzes and prizes for star students. Of course she covers Yankees/Red Sox, but she also digs deep into other matchups including Dodgers/Giants, Cubs/Cardinals, Ted Williams/Joe DiMaggio and some off-the-field surprises. Bring your favorite baseball cap and your sense of nostalgia. Both casual and serious baseball fans enjoy this engaging presentation.
