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2024 CWB Team Draft: Drafting the Best Michigan High School Baseball Teams w/ Josh Birnberg

Cold Weather Bats is joined by West Bloomfield head coach, Josh Birnberg, for the 4th annual CWB Team Draft. Which teams are the best in the state this season? Find out who we think will be throughout the team draft. Remember to follow us on social media @ColdWeatherBats

Our Divisional Rankings vs. the Coaches' Poll + CMU HC Jake Sabol

The Cold Weather Bats crew takes you through our way-too-early divisional rankings and compares them to the MHSBCA's Coaches' Poll. Make sure to follow us on socials @ColdWeatherBats. Hosted by: Dan Griesbaum, Jr. & Brandon Justice

A Goodbye from Brian & Hello from Dan + 10 Unranked Teams to Look Out For

Brian Sakowski has left us to be a Duke Blue Devil. He shares a goodbye message to our community. In this episode, we introduce our newest co-host, Dan Griesbaum, Jr., who joins Brandon Justice as the new captain of the CWB ship.  The show wraps up with Brandon & Dan going back to the show's roots by drafting 10 teams that didn't make the preseason Super 25. Follow us everywhere @ColdWeatherBats If you like the show, we'd appreciate it if you left us a 5-star review! (seriously, it helps ...

Way-Too-Early Super 25: Which Michigan High School Baseball Team Is #1 in 2024?

The Cold Weather Bats take a deep dive into their way-too-early Great Lakes Bat Co. Super 25 rankings for the 2024 season. Get the most comprehensive coverage of Michigan high school baseball by joining our Patreon today: Patreon.com/ColdWeatherBats

Highlighting A Few HUGE Announcements on the Future of CWB!

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2023 CWB Awards: Crowning The Best In Michigan High School Baseball

It's the end of the 2023 season, so it's time for the 2nd Annual CWB Awards. The Cold Weather Bats boys crowned the best players in each division, on top of Coach of the Year, Team of the Year, Moment of the Year, Mr. Downriver, and so much more. Looking for more intel on Michigan high school baseball? Follow us on Twitter & IG @ColdWeatherBats

State Championship Recap + Novi RHP Andrew Abler

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State Championship Weekend: Predicting Every State Champion + Goosepoop Interview

The world famous computer model wiz Goosepoop (@Goosepoop_ on Twitter) joins the show to talk about the origin story of his MHSAA computer model that started with football and has since grown to basketball and baseball. And it's State Championship weekend in East Lansing! Who will win? We predict EVERY Final Four game this weekend and select a champion in each division. Follow us on Twitter/IG @ColdWeatherBats

Chaotic Districts Recap + Regional Preview w/ Caleb Bonemer + Dan Griesbaum Jr.

An insane day of districts last Saturday resulted in several Great Lakes Bat Co Super 25 teams losing -- the most in the 3 years of the Super 25's existence. Gatorade Player Of The Year, Caleb Bonemer, joins the show as this week's player guest for a detailed interview. And Grosse Pointe South assistant coach Dan Griesbaum, Jr. special guest hosts with Brian Sakowski to replace the injured (illness) Brandon Justice. Follow us on social media @ColdWeatherBats #CWB

Districts! State Tournament Preview + Final Regular Season Super 25

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Another New #1 In GLB Super 25 + Interview W/ Bay City Western Star Luke Lacourse

The CWB boys back for a new episode of Cold Weather Bats as we approach the end of the regular season. There's a brand new Great Lakes Bat Co Super 25 and for back-to-back weeks now, we have another new No. 1 ranked team! This week's player interview is with Bay City Western star Luke Lacourse. He discusses BCW's strong 25-0 start, his approach to the game and everything else about Bay City baseball, his future and more. Follow us on social media (Twitter, IG) @ColdWeatherBats

A New #1 In GLB Super 25 + West Side Baseball with Zeeland East Coach Joe Slagter

For the first time in CWB history, we have a new #1 team in the Great Lakes Bat Co Super 25. Plus, we interview Zeeland East coach Joe Slagter about the program's historic start and talk about West Side baseball. Follow CWB On Twitter/IG @ColdWeatherBats Follow Brian @B_Sakowski_PG Follow Brandon @Coach_BJustice

Monster Shakeup In Great Lakes Bat Super 25 + Northville LHP Joey Broughton Interview

CWB is back with this week's (5/1) Super 25, including an interview with Northville LHP and Pitt commit, Joey Broughton. Time stamps for the show's sections below: 01:27-13:12: Intro (Dev Talk, Brian on the road and more) 14:50-25:38: Joey Broughton Interview 25:40-57:00: Super 25 Reveal + Goosepoop MHSAA Baseball Computer Rankings Follow Us: @ColdWeatherBats on IG/Twitter Partnered with Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association CWB is sponsored by Prospects Center, Hackett Ho...

4/24 Super 25 Recap + First Look At Analytic Power Ratings

The new Michigan high school baseball Super 25 from Cold Weather Bats for the week of April 24 is here. The CWB boys also break down @Goosepoop's new power ratings based on an analytical system broken down during the show. Follow us on Twitter/IG @ColdWeatherBats

New Super 25: League Play Underway

Cold Weather Bats brings you its newest Super 25 in Michigan high school baseball, updated as of April 13th 2023.

Oklahoma State Freshman Nolan Schubart + Spring Break Banter

Former Orchard Lake St. Mary's star and current Oklahoma State freshman phenom Nolan Schubart joins the show to talk about his routine, changes from high school to college baseball, and plenty more. Follow us on Twitter & IG @ColdWeatherBats

Michigan Baseball Preseason Preview: State Championship Picks, Awards Watch Lists

The CWB boys are back with the only preseason show dedicated to Michigan high school baseball. In partnership with the ABCA, Prospects Center & Hackett Home Health Care, you get to hear about the following awards and picks: - State Championship Picks Division 1 - 4 - Preseason MVP Division 1 - 4 - Preseason Pitcher of The Year Division 1 - 4 And the usual bit of Brian & Brandon chopping it up about ball. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @ColdWeatherBats Like the show? Please leave us ...

CWB Team Draft 2023: Who Are The Best High School Baseball Teams In Michigan?

Who are the best high school baseball teams in Michigan in 2023? From Orchard Lake St. Mary's to Brother Rice, the options are endless. Back again for the 3rd annual Cold Weather Bats Team Draft, recurring guest Dan Griesbaum, Jr. (Grosse Pointe South) joins hosts Brian Sakowski & Brandon Justice for an hour-long extravaganza.

Player Draft 2023: Who Are Michigan’s Best High School Baseball Prospects?

Cold Weather Bats presents the CWB Player Draft 2023, presented by Prospects Center, G Brand and The Prep! Audio version only, courtesy of The PreP. Visit their YouTube to watch the video version of the show at https://www.youtube.com/live/kAL_x0cbbd4?feature=share This episode was recorded live in front of an audience of over 100 players, families and fans of the show. Follow us on social media @ColdWeatherBats on IG & Twitter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

- 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

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

Cold Weather Bats is BACK for Season 2.

Season Finale: State Championship Recap

State Championships Preview & Predictions

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

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

#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

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

#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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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