Eric Bacon on Pitt State Baseball, JUCO Growth and Repping Rains

East Texas Sports Now

Eric Bacon on Pitt State Baseball, JUCO Growth and Repping Rains

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Published on Apr 28, 2026, 12:15:00 PM
Total time: 00:17:35

Episode Description

In this episode of East Texas Sports Now, we sit down with former Rains Wildcat and current Pittsburg State baseball standout Eric Bacon as he talks about his breakout season at the plate and the path that led him to Division II baseball. Bacon reflects on his time at Coffeyville Community College, the maturity and growth that came with JUCO ball, and how that experience helped shape him into the player he is today.

Eric also shares what made Pittsburg State the right fit, how his baseball journey began back in Emory and Rains High School, and why support from his family, church, and East Texas community still means so much. He also discusses his admiration for Mike Trout, the lessons passed down from his dad, and what it means to represent his hometown while succeeding at the next level.

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East Texas Sports Now, hosted by Kyle Owens, delivers fast-paced coverage of East Texas high school sports. Featuring game recaps, weekly matchups, player spotlights, and coach interviews across football, basketball, baseball, softball, and more. Stay locked in for scores, rankings, highlights, playoffs, and recruiting buzz with expert analysis and local sports talk for fans across the region.