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Jack Vita

Jack Vita

Joined: May 20, 2023

Jack Vita is a writer and contributor to Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies, and host of the Jack Vita Show, a popular sports podcast available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and wherever podcasts are found. Jack is a 2017 graduate of Valparaiso University, in northwest Indiana. Since completing his degree, Jack has created his own independent sports media outlet (JackVita.com) and podcast (the Jack Vita Show). He has featured prominent guests from the worlds of sports and entertainment including Brian Urlacher, Scot Pollard, Bob Nightengale, Dan O'Dowd, and Survivor icons Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, Cirie Fields, Danni Boatwright and "the Dragon Slayer", Coach Benjamin Wade. While studying at Valparaiso, Jack was the school newspaper's beat writer for the Valpo Crusaders men's basketball team, which won three straight Horizon League championships from 2015-2017. Traveling to cover the team, Jack had a front row seat to one of the nation's best mid-major teams, headlined by future NBA Draft pick Alec Peters and coached by NCAA Tournament hero Bryce Drew. Jack hosted a weekly sports radio show and provided play-by-play and color commentary services for ESPN 3 and the university's student radio station, WVUR-FM, 95.1 The Source, covering Valparaiso men's soccer, women's basketball, softball and volleyball. Jack also covered these sports, in addition to men's and women's tennis, baseball and women's soccer for the school newspaper, The Torch. While he was in college, Jack interned for and co-hosted Jewell On Sports, a sports radio program on AM 1050 WLIP in Kenosha, Wisconsin. There, he interviewed various pro athletes such as Ahman Green, Javon Walker and Javier Arenas, in addition to talking sports with the late, great Brad Jewell. Jack also interned for 22nd Century Media, a now defunct newspaper corporation that provided news to the North Shore of Chicago. With 22nd Century Media, Jack wrote post-game recaps, feature stories about local athletes, reviews of local restaurants and compiled the newspaper's "Pet of the Week" and "Athlete of the Week" sections, while providing copy-editing services. Before attending Valparaiso, Jack enrolled at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he studied for two years before transferring. He is a high school graduate of New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois. You can follow Jack on Twitter @JackVitaShow, subscribe to his podcast, the Jack Vita Show, wherever podcasts are found, and reach him via email at jack@jackvita.com.

Promising Phillies Prospect Off to Historic Start in Arizona Fall League
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Promising Phillies Prospect Off to Historic Start in Arizona Fall League

Through the first two weeks of the Arizona Fall League, Philadelphia Phillies prospect Oliver Dunn has greatly impressed. He is one of eight Phillies prospects playing in the Fall League.

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2023 MLB Awards: Top 5 AL MVP Award Candidates
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2023 MLB Awards: Top 5 AL MVP Award Candidates

Shohei Ohtani, Adley Rutschman, Kyle Tucker, Yandy Diaz and Corey Seager are all worthy candidates for the 2023 American League Most Valuable Player Award, but who will win?

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2023 MLB Awards: Top 5 NL Rookie of the Year Award Candidates
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2023 MLB Awards: Top 5 NL Rookie of the Year Award Candidates

Matt McLain, Corbin Carroll, Javier Assad, Kodai Senga and Nolan Jones are all worthy candidates for the 2023 National League Rookie of the Year Award, but who will win?

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2023 MLB Awards: Top 5 NL MVP Award Candidates
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2023 MLB Awards: Top 5 NL MVP Award Candidates

Ronald Acuna Jr., Freddie Freeman, Corbin Carroll, Mookie Betts and Matt Olson are all worthy candidates for the 2023 National League MVP Award, but who will win the award?

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Starting Lineups, Pitchers for Phillies' NLDS Game 1 Against Braves
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Starting Lineups, Pitchers for Phillies' NLDS Game 1 Against Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies will play the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Division Series Saturday at Truist Park. Here's a look at both teams' starting lineups.

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2023 MLB Awards: Ranking NL Manager of the Year Candidates
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2023 MLB Awards: Ranking NL Manager of the Year Candidates

Dave Roberts, Skip Schumaker, Craig Counsell, and Brian Snitker are all worthy candidates for the 2023 National League Manager of the Year Award, but who will win?

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Philadelphia Phillies Will Host Miami Marlins in NL Wild Card Series
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Philadelphia Phillies Will Host Miami Marlins in NL Wild Card Series

The Philadelphia Phillies will host the Miami Marlins in the National League Wild Card Series, beginning Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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Phillies Return to Postseason, Clinch Playoff Berth with Epic Walk-Off Win
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Phillies Return to Postseason, Clinch Playoff Berth with Epic Walk-Off Win

Rookie Johan Rojas hit a walk-off single to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 in the bottom of the tenth inning Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park, making Philadelphia Phillies' franchise history.

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2023 MLB Postseason Power Rankings: Which Team is Most Dangerous?
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2023 MLB Postseason Power Rankings: Which Team is Most Dangerous?

With only one week remaining in the regular season, the 2023 MLB playoff field is taking shape. Which teams have the best chance of making a run to the World Series?

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MLB Insider Predicts Aaron Nola Will Receive Franchise-Altering Contract
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MLB Insider Predicts Aaron Nola Will Receive Franchise-Altering Contract

How much money will Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola command, when he tests the free agent market this winter? An MLB insider gives a price estimate, and it isn't cheap.

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2023 MLB Power Rankings Week 25: Philadelphia Phillies Make Surprising Leap
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2023 MLB Power Rankings Week 25: Philadelphia Phillies Make Surprising Leap

The Philadelphia Phillies took another step forward in this week's MLB power rankings on Inside the Phillies.

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MLB Insider Says Philadelphia Phillies Could be in Play for Trout Trade
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MLB Insider Says Philadelphia Phillies Could be in Play for Trout Trade

Angels outfielder Mike Trout could be available via trade this winter, if he requests to be moved. One MLB insider has linked the Phillies to Trout.

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