Springfield's Play It Again Sports: Dominating National Sales & Upgrading Baseball & Softball Gear

We are talking local legends, elite sports tech, and free summer ice cream! We caught up with Jeff Salyers, co-owner of the Springfield Play It Again Sports, to celebrate their 33rd anniversary and dive into the exploding world of baseball and golf gear. Jeff breaks down the latest in bat innovations, shares stories of tracking down rare Combat bats for Missouri State players, and tells us how a local shop out-volumes stores in Boston. Plus, get the details on their massive weekend sale and Highland Dairy Ice Cream Day! Timeline of Key Topics 00:00 - Introduction and Drury Athletics Radio History 00:38 - 2026 vs. 2027 Baseball & Softball Gear Arrivals 01:29 - One-Piece vs. Two-Piece Bats and Composite Materials 02:08 - Sourcing Combat Bats for Missouri State University Players 03:26 - Fall Uniforms & Outfitting High Schools, Colleges, and Clubs 04:06 - The History of Play It Again Sports Springfield & Harbell Roots 06:45 - The Explosion of Golf Gear, Grips, and the Demand for Used Items 07:51 - Letter Jacket Customization & Best Times to Order 08:11 - Weekend Sale Details & Free Highland Dairy Ice Cream Day