Wenatchee AppleSox Podcast

Jace Hampson spent a few week with the AppleSox but it was enough to get selected by the New York Mets in the 2024 MLB Draft. Joel Norman catches up with him to talk about his time with the AppleSox and what his first few months in the minor leagues have been like.

Tonasket native and Spokane Falls southpaw Joe Thornton is back for a second season with the AppleSox in 2025. He chats with Joel Norman about last summer and they complete an Immaculate Grid together.

Head coach Mitch Darlington and Joel Norman chat about the returners and newcomers to the AppleSox roster for the 25th season in franchise history. Opening Day is May 30! Season tickets are available now for as affordable as $150 and can be purchase at applesox.com/season-tickets

Joel Norman sits down with both of the AppleSox' 2025 assistant coaches, Xander Orejudos and Quincy Vassar. They reflect on the exciting 2024 season, their respective multi-year journeys with the AppleSox and expectations for 2025.

Washington State outfielder Max Hartman earned All-WCL second team honors in 2024 with the AppleSox. He tied for the most runs in the WCL (51) while also tying for the fifth-most hits (64), the seventh-most at-bats (196) and the ninth-best on-base percentage (.440). Hear his conversation with Joel Norman about his summer in Wenatchee.

Luca Boscarino was a favorite in the clubhouse and with fans this past summer. He chats with Joel Norman about his favorite moments from the season and provides a few laughs.

Late in the regular season AppleSox owner Jose Oglesby joined Joel Norman on a broadcast to talk about the season to that point and to thank fans. Hear their chat from prior to the postseason and tune in next week for a chat with Luca Boscarino.

Aidan Dougherty, Max Hartman, Quincy Vassar, Evan Canfield and Jonathan Fitz all earned All-WCL honors after exemplary summers with Wenatchee. AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington also earned co-Coach of the Year.

The Wenatchee AppleSox came an out away from winning the 2024 WCL Championship but could not secure the title. Hear a recap of the game as well as the pregame interview with Evan Cloyd. Thank you for all of your support in the 2024 season, whether it was something as simple as tuning in to the podcast. Stay tuned for more content this offseason.

The AppleSox defeat the Bellingham Bells, 1-0, in the North Division Championship Game to win their first division championship since 2013. Hear from Evan Canfield, Mike Callia and Mitch Darlington after the game as well as the pregame interview with Hunter Friedberg.

The AppleSox win Game 3 of the North Division Series with a 7-2 win over the Victoria HarbourCats at home. Hear from Cam Hoiland, Mitch Darlington and Jonathan Fitz. Purchase tickets for the North Division Championship Game on Wednesday now at applesox.com/schedule

Quincy Vassar tossed a complete game and the Wenatchee AppleSox defeated the Victoria HarbourCats in Game 2 of the North Division Series.

The AppleSox rallied to tie Game 1 of the North Division Series up late but ultimately fell on the road. Hear head coach Mitch Darlington from before the game.

The Wenatchee AppleSox wrapped up the regular season with a 10-4 win over Bend. Hear from Karsten Sweum and Joe Thornton. Purchase postseason tickets at applesox.com/schedule

The Wenatchee AppleSox took a 5-1 lead into the bottom of the fifth but could not hang onto the lead. Hear a recap of the game and Quincy Vassar's chat with Joel Norman during the middle innings.

Cam Hoiland fired a season-long seven innings but the AppleSox fell to the Bend Elks Tuesday night. Hear from Cooper Whitton before the game.

The Wenatchee AppleSox win their final home game of the regular season and take the series against Nanaimo. Hear from Jake Larson and Reese Vassar.

Wenatchee scored 10 runs over the fourth and fifth innings to pick up its fourth straight win. Hear the highlights and the pregame interview with Carson Ohland.

Quincy Vassar joins Joel Norman in the middle of the broadcast on Tuesday.

Caleb Costa struck out six over seven shutout innings and the Wenatchee AppleSox swept the Kelowna Falcons. Hear from Costa, Matthew Henning and Cannon Peery.

Hear From Quincy Vassar, Jake Larson and Mitch Darlington after the AppleSox win their 11th series of the summer.

The AppleSox started the weekend strong but could not take two-of-three from Edmonton. Hear from James Castagnola before the game.

Aidan Dougherty drove in three more runs and Ryan Martinez delivered six strong innings. Hear from both of them after the game as well as Caleb Costa from before the game. Purchase tickets for Game 2 of the North Division Series here: applesox.com/schedule

Wenatchee continued its North Division-best 28-14 start to the 2024 season with a 5-4 win over Kamloops Thursday night. Hear from Jack DeDonato before the game a day after he was named the AppleSox' Tommy Watanabe Award winner. Learn more about the award at applesox.com/tommy-watanabe-award

Wenatchee commits five miscues and loses to Kamloops Wednesday night. Hear a recap as well as the pregame interview with Aidan Dougherty.

Quincy Vassar is the AppleSox new all-time leader in strikeouts. Hear from pitching coach Mike Callia, James Castagnola and Matthew Henning after Tuesday's 15-0 win over Kamloops.

The AppleSox used another late-game rally to lock up the sweep of the Pippins. Hear the highlights from the game as well as Cam Hoiland's pregame interview with Luca Boscarino.

The AppleSox proved once again that no deficit is too much for them to overcome in 2024. Hear from Hunter Friedberg and Cam Hoiland after Saturday's win as well as Micah Bujacich from before the game.

Aidan Dougherty and Evan Cloyd provided big nights at the plate as the third and fourth hitters, respectively, in the AppleSox lineup as Wenatchee defeated Yakima Valley, 9-2. Hear from both of the game as well as Xander Orejudos after the game and from Quincy Vassar before the game.

AppleSox infielder/righty Jace Hampson was selected in the 2024 MLB Draft by the New York Mets. Hear his chat with Joel Norman from last weekend as well as interviews with AppleSox All-Stars Evan Canfield and Jonathan Fitz.

Hear Joel Norman's discussion with Quincy Vassar from last Saturday's game as well as Max Hartman's reaction from the day that he was named a West Coast League All-Star. Watch the 2024 WCL All-Star Game on July 17 at 6:35 p.m. PST on MLB Network, MLB TV or MLB.com

AppleSox right-hander Garrett Ahern from Grand Canyon University was named to the WCL All-Star Game prior to Sunday's game against the CCL Showcase. Hear his chat with Joel Norman during Sunday's game.

The AppleSox took a one-run lead into the ninth but could not hang on. Hear a recap of Thursday's game with Edmonton as well as the pregame interview with Cannon Peery.

The Wenatchee AppleSox scored a season-high 17 runs in a 12-run victory on Wednesday at home. Hear a recap of the game and interviews with Hunter Friedberg, Garrett Ahern, Xander Orejudos and Max Hartman.

The Wenatchee AppleSox rallied back from a 6-0 deficit for a second straight game but could not hold on to Tuesday's win. Hear the pregame interview with Evan Cloyd as well as a recap of Tuesday's game.

The Wenatchee AppleSox rallied back from a 6-0 deficit to defeat the Nanaimo NightOwls on Sunday afternoon at Serauxmen Stadium. Hear from Xander Orejudos, Tristan LaMaison, Hunter Friedberg and Kanoa Morisaki.

Wenatchee never led until striking twice in the top of the ninth inning but it was enough to defeat the Nanaimo NightOwls Friday night at Serauxmen Stadium. Hear the postgame interviews with Cannon Peery, Jackson Campbell and Mike Callia.

Evan Cloyd drove in four runs and finished a triple away from hitting for the cycle in the AppleSox' Fourth of July win. Hear from him, Cam Hoiland, JD Goodcase and Jake Larson.

The AppleSox picked up a 7-6 win on Wednesday in front of 2,294 fans, their largest crowd in at least the last 14 seasons. Hear a recap of the game and from Cam Hoiland before the game.

The AppleSox opened the second half knowing that they had a playoff spot locked up in August but could not win game no. 28. Hear a recap and the pregame interview with Garrett Cutting.

Wenatchee snapped a dry spell at the plate and rallied to score 11 runs over the final two innings to defeat Bellingham Sunday afternoon. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Mike Callia and Quincy Vassar.

Quincy Vassar tossed a complete game but Wenatchee was shut out for the second straight day by Bellingham. Hear the pregame interview with Luca Boscarino as well as a look at the AppleSox chances to win the first half.

The AppleSox and the Bells were scoreless through 10 innings before the Bells walked it off in the 11th. Hear the highlights and from Max Hartman from before the game.

The AppleSox recorded a season-high 19 hits to defeat Kelowna for a third straight night. Hear a recap of the game and interviews with Kade Benavdiez, Elijah Pelayo and Evan Cloyd.

The AppleSox earn their sixth series victory of the summer after a 7-5 triumph over Kelowna. Hear from Braiden Boyd, Jonathan Fitz, Mike Callia and Hunter Gibson.

Kade Benavidez opened up his final series of the summer with a big night. Hear from him, Cam Hoiland, Xander Orejudos and James Castagnola from Monday.

The AppleSox rallied to score seven runs in seventh inning to defeat the Walla Walla Sweets, 9-5, on Sunday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. Hear from Max Hartman and Ryan Martinez after the game as well as Quincy Vassar from before the game.

Wenatchee raced out to a 4-0 lead Friday night but could not add to it. Hear from new infielder Roberto Gonzalez before the game.

The Wenatchee AppleSox battled and chipped away but couldn't come back after an early deficit. Hear a recap of the game and the pregame interview with Garrett Ahern.

The AppleSox bounced back to defeat the Yakima Valley Pippins Wednesday night. Hear from Luca Boscarino, David James and Mike Callia after the game as well as Hunter Friedberg from before the game.

The AppleSox' five-game winning streak comes to an end. Hear a recap of the game, the pregame interview with Jonathan Fitz and Luca Boscarino's radio debut from Monday night's non-league game.