Erica Block - contact

I'm a baseball writer and sports journalist in New York.

As someone who inherited my love of sports from my Mom, I am especially interested in stories that deviate from traditional hero narratives and the image of a father and son playing catch. I'm especially passionate about baseball, which I grew up around, and competitive logging, a sport I picked up and fell in love with as a college student in Maine.

My goal is to bring the big business of sports down to earth by humanizing players and making myself a useful conduit between the athletes on the field and those of you who like to read and learn about them.

I currently research and develop content for Jomboy Media's livestream shows and podcasts. You can find some of my recent work on SB Nation's Pinstripe Alley and across Jomboy Media's online platforms.

Education
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
MA, Sports Journalism, 2019

Colby College
BA, American Studies, 2010
minor: creative writing

Recognitions
Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism: 2nd place for coverage of Arizona nursing home deaths (2019)
Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing: Winner, Stories for Professional Media Outlets (2019)
SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards - Region 11: Finalist, In-Depth Reporting for coverage of Arizona nursing home deaths (2019)
Concussion Legacy Project: CTE reporting certification (2019)