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A podcast centered around the Michigan amateur baseball scene, hosted by those inside it. Hear from some of the best coaches and players from the state with our weekly interview segments, including "Stories From The Road," and more. #CWB

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    • Feb 12, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES

    5 from 48 ratings Listeners of Cold Weather Bats that love the show mention: michigan, baseball, great job guys, coach.



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    Latest episodes from Cold Weather Bats

    Cold Weather Bats S3, E1: Super 25 + Player Draft Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 45:09


    The CWB guys are back to chop it up about the preseason Super 25 and previewing the upcoming and very exciting 3rd Annual CWB Player Draft. It's almost time for baseball, folks! Follow us on Twitter & IG @ColdWeatherBats

    Recruiting Insider Episode w/ Joe Mooney: A dad, coach, and scout reflect on high school baseball recruiting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 63:39


    In one of the more straightforward, honest episodes of CWB to date, Brandon & Brian bring on Joe Mooney, a parent of two Division I athletes and one DI student, to reflect on what he's learned about the truth behind high school recruiting. CWB provides three perspectives from a coach (Brandon), scout (Brian), and parent (Joe) on the intricacies of high school recruiting.

    Season 2 Finale + The CWB Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 61:56


    Recapping the MHSAA State semi-finals and finals in Division I-IV baseball, CWB has a loaded episode to close out Season 2 in our season finale! Brandon & Brian also roll out the red carpet for the first-ever CWB Awards.

    MHSAA Regional Recap & Final Four Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 60:34


    Check out this week's episode of CWB, where Brandon & Brian recap everything that happened in the regionals and preview this weekend's final four!

    District Fever: Recapping a wicked weekend in Michigan HS baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 49:09


    The baseball Gods were out this weekend with upsets galore in the district round of the MHSAA State Playoffs. Get a full recap of everything that happened over the weekend.

    Playoff Preview w/ State Championship Picks + MHSAA Rants

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 67:13


    Playoff baseball is here! CWB recaps the first game of playoffs between Grosse Pointe's North & South high schools, who played in the pre-district and prompted a long-overdue rant from Brandon & Brian about the MHSAA. CWB also picks State Champions for each division and goes over various districts from Divisions III and IV. Make sure to leave us a 5-star review!

    Predicting district champions + Noah Keller, Marcus Patton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 68:22


    CWB is joined by Cornell signee, Goodrich LHP Noah Keller, Ypsilanti Lincoln power bat, and Jackson College signee Marcus Patton. Brandon & Brian also pick out a handful of districts to predict.

    BGSU signee Brady Birchmeier, new Super 25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 55:10


    CWB brings Bowling Green State signee and New Lothrop basher, Brady Birchmeier, onto the show for an informal interview about his journey. Earlier in the show, Brian & Brandon chop it up about youth baseball of the past, and release a brand-new Super 25!

    Program-building w/ Mike Rice, State Champs Picks, Super 25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 61:49


    The CWB boys add a wrinkle to the show with state championship picks that include two favorites and dark horses in each division.  In this week's interview, 2021 D4 state finalist Cardinal Mooney head coach Mike Rice joins the show to talk about program-building. Episode 34 wraps up with a brand-new edition of the Super 25.

    Oakland HC Jordon Banfield, first Super 25 of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 66:10


    Check out this week's edition of Cold Weather Bats which includes an interview with Oakland University head coach, Jordon Banfield, and the first CWB Super 25 of 2022! Check us out on all social media outlets @ColdWeatherBats Please, leave a 5-star review and positive comment!   

    The Michigan High School Team Fantasy Draft w/ Dan Griesbaum, Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 71:15


    The CWB boys bring on last year's guest picker, Grosse Pointe South's Dan Griesbaum, Jr., for The 2nd Annual Michigan High School Team Fantasy Draft.

    The Michigan High School Baseball Player Draft w/ Ryan McKay

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 63:36


    CWB is joined by Orchard Lake St. Mary's infielder and Michigan State commit, Ryan McKay, for the second annual Michigan High School Baseball Player Draft. Hear who the 3 "managers" selected for their teams!

    Uncommitted Spotlight + Josh Birnberg, Jonah St. Antoine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 42:16


    - The CWB guys chat about the state's top uncommitted prospects. - Interview: West Bloomfield & DBacks Elite National Head Coach Josh Birnberg - Interview: Forest Hills Eastern SS and Pitt commit, Jonah St. Antoine

    Cold Weather Bats: David Lally, Kory Koehler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 55:35


    CWB is back with two interviews including Notre Dame signee David Lally and SanJac (JUCO) assistant coach Korey Koehler.

    Season 2 Premiere: Let‘s Catch Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 56:26


    Cold Weather Bats is BACK for Season 2.

    Season Finale: State Championship Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 43:58


    State Championships Preview & Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 44:23


    It's finally time!  This weekend, the MHSAA will host its baseball state championships for all four divisions at Michigan State University's McLane Stadium. The CWB crew previews and predicts all four of the Final Four's, which begin Thursday, and project who will be crowned champions on Saturday in East Lansing. Follow us on social media @ColdWeatherBats

    District Recap & Regional Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 46:56


    The #CWB crew recaps Michigan's district playoffs in all four divisions before previewing this week's regional playoffs. Follow us everywhere @ColdWeatherBats.

    DEPSA's Caleb Sanders, State Championship Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 66:32


    #CWB is joined by Detroit Edison standout, and Dayton commit, Caleb Sanders. They also update the Super 25 and make new state championship picks heading into playoff week!

    Detroit Edison's Mark Brown & Super 25 Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 51:12


    Brandon & Brian are back for a full-length, almost normal episode of Cold Weather Bats. Joined by Detroit Edison's Mark Brown for a terrific conversation on his top-five program, the #CWB duo also previews their respective schools' upcoming matchup on Saturday, releases the new Super 25, and gives away some hats! Follow us everywhere, @ColdWeatherBats.

    Drew Hill's Spring Surge & Super 25 Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 45:02


    #CWB is back with an updated Super 25 along with a new guest whose bat caught a fire early in the season that has yet to be extinguished. Grosse Pointe North's Drew Hill had 8 home runs at the time of recording. He notched another one in the same day, giving him as many home runs on the season as strikeouts. Hear his interview and more on his very baseball-centric family tree. Follow us everywhere @ColdWeatherBats

    Super 25 Shakeup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 28:24


    A quick episode this week as our hosts were a bit on the busy side this week compared to normal. We appreciate your support! Super 25 update inside!

    Liam Yelsma on Beating OLSM, Super 25 Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 52:44


    Saline pitcher Liam Yelsma discusses his pitching performance in the Hornets' victory over Orchard Lake St. Mary's. Also, we have a new sponsor, Bombanana! We introduce our new partnership. SeekTheSpice.com to learn more. Code 'CWB' for 10% off.

    EMU commit Hudson Davenport & Super 25 Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 52:59


    Eastern Michigan commit Hudson Davenport and Richmond High School are rolling, off to a 13-0 start to the 2021 campaign. Davenport joins #CWB to discuss the strong start to the season along with his process of committing to EMU. Additionally, a brand-new Super 25 is dropped with a TON of movement from last week. Follow us on #everything @ColdWeatherBats

    Super 25 Week 3 Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 41:35


    The CWB crew talk about what's happened so far in Michigan HS baseball through a few weeks of play. Also, the now-weekly Super 25 Poll is unveiled for Week 3.    

    Super 25 Poll Update, MSU Commit Ryan Szczepaniak

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 49:50


    The CWB Super 25 Poll returns with the second edition of the poll. Michigan State commit Ryan Szczepaniak also joins the show for this week's player interview.  

    Committing: The 40 Year Plan & Other Little Things to Consider

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 54:38


    The #CWB fellas have an open, hour-long talk about various topics including committing to a school and the details behind it, along with Brandon's continued sports cards addiction and of course, how things are going in Michigan high school baseball so far. Follow us on everything @ColdWeatherBats

    Week 1 Recap & Nebraska's Spencer Schwellenbach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 58:21


    The #CWB fellas are joined by Nebraska and NCAA standout Spencer Schwellenbach for an interview about his breakout season in 2021, along with his journey to becoming a two-way player for the Huskers. Brandon & Brian also discuss the few games played around the state last week, including Orchard Lake St. Mary's vs. Catholic Central and De La Salle vs. U-of-D Jesuit.   Follow us on Twitter/IG: @ColdWeatherBats

    CWB Super 25 Poll Unveiled & Kevin Hubbs Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 71:21


    The inaugural Cold Weather Bats Super 25 Poll is revealed. Interview with Grand Blanc Head Coach Kevin Hubbs. Podcast flow: 00:00-6:52: Intro 6:52-21:14: Grand Blanc HC Kevin Hubbs Interview 21:14-1:07:36: Unveiling of CWB Super 25 1:07:36-1:11:21: Outro Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @ColdWeatherBats Buy a hat. The show is sponsored by GreatLakesBatCo.com.

    State Championship Picks & MSU Commit Micah Ottenbreit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 58:15


    The #CWB crew picks their state champions in each division and they have a fantastic talk with Michigan State commit and MLB Draft prospect Micah Ottenbreit. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @ColdWeatherBats

    Parental Perspective w/ Joe Mooney & Louisville commit, Josh Klug

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 64:48


    The Michigan Baseball Player Fantasy Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 54:43


    The inaugural Michigan Baseball Team Fantasy Draft was last week. This week, Brandon & Brian keep the fantasy theme going with a player-centric version of the fantasy draft. Whose name will be called?

    The Inaugural Michigan Baseball Fantasy Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 55:24


    For Episode 10, Brandon and Brian bring to you the first-ever Michigan High School Baseball Team Fantasy Draft. Joined by Dan Griesbaum, Jr., the trio of "general managers" go 5 rounds (plus an extra-special bonus round) picking Michigan high school baseball teams based on the upcoming 2021 season. Follow us on Twitter @ColdWeatherBats

    Adrian College Special: Mo Hanley, Aaron Klotz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 59:15


    CWB is joined by MLB Draft prospect Mo Hanley, the top pro prospect in DIII, and assistant coach Aaron Klotz. Hear about Hanley's journey from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Tampa to Adrian, and now possibly to the MLB. You'll also get the inside scoop on the inception and ongoing operations of Skipper's Dugout from Coach Klotz. Follow us on Twitter @ColdWeatherBats. IG coming soon... we think.

    Billy Mitchell, Britt Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 58:01


    CWB brings in Rudyard High School head coach, Billy Mitchell, and former Howard College head coach, Britt Smith, to discuss their unique perspectives. Mitchell's on baseball in the Upper Penninsula and Smith's on the JUCO path.

    Aaron Ball Jr, Brennan Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 57:35


    Brandon & Brian are joined by two current NCAA pitchers with Michigan upbringings. Aaron Ball, Jr. (Tulane) & Brennan Cox (Wayne State) talk about their humble beginnings at their respective schools and areas. The hosts also break down who they believe to be 5 of the best pitchers in the high school ranks in 2021, regardless of graduating class. Follow #CWB on Twitter @ColdWeatherBats.

    MHSBCA Poll: Matt Petry, David Sokolowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 70:16


    CWB discusses the MHSBCA Preseason Poll again, focusing on Divisions 2 & 4 this week. Interviews include Matt Petry (Head Coach, Orchard Lake St. Mary's) and David Sokolowski (Head Coach, Three Oaks River Valley).

    MHSBCA Poll: Dan Cimini, Charlie Christner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 57:18


    Brandon & Brian are joined by two head coaches whose programs are ranked #1 in their respective divisions in Liggett's Dan Cimini and Brighton's Charlie Christner.

    Summer Ball Special: Tony Leonard, Sean Gallagher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 76:15


    Brandon & Brian are joined by Tony Leonard (Motor City Hit Dogs, Detroit Tigers Associate Scout) and Sean Gallagher (Michigan Bulls) to discuss the evolution of the travel baseball scene in Michigan. Follow us on Twitter @ColdWeatherBats.

    JUCO Week: Jordan Keur, Dazon Cole, Colin Czajkowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 59:22


    CWB kicks off 2021 with a JUCO-themed episode centered around the landscape of the JUCO scene. Interviews include Jordan Keur (Head Coach, Lansing Community College), Dazon Cole (Former West Bloomfield, Wabash Valley, CMU, Angels RHP), and Colin Czajkowski (Former Woodhaven LHP, current Wabash Valley LHP). Make sure to leave a 5-star review if you're enjoying #CWB!

    Downriver Week: Zach Kohn, DRL Coaches Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 71:25


    CWB goes back to its roots in Episode 2 with Downriver Week. Hosts Brandon Justice & Brian Sakowski chop it up with four guests with connections to the area, including Gibraltar Carlson grad Zach Kohn (Yankees) and three of Downriver League's best head coaches - Corey Farner (Woodhaven), Todd Szalka (Trenton), Brian Cotner (Wyandotte) - in a coaches roundtable.

    Pilot: Alex Mooney, Jeff Opalewski

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 74:00


    In the inaugural edition of CWB, Perfect Game All-American Game MVP Alex Mooney and IMG Academy Co-Pitching Coordinator, Jeff Opalewski, join the show. Brandon & Brian also discuss the best team in Michigan baseball's history.   CWB broadcasts every Tuesday.

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