Cold Weather Bats

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

Final Four Weekend Preview & Predictions! Who Will Win Each MHSAA Baseball State Championship?

Previewing the Final Four across all four divisions for this weekend's finale of the MHSAA Baseball State Tournament. Follow us on social media @ColdWeatherBats Subscribe to our Patreon: Patreon.com/coldweatherbats

06-13
01:19:11

MHSAA Regional Preview & Districts Recap: Who Will Advance to the Final Four?

In this episode, the hosts recap everything that happened during MHSAA Districts weekend in Michigan high school baseball. Additionally, they preview the upcoming Regional brackets across all four divisions and predict the Final Four for each. Who will make it to the MHSAA Baseball finals? Follow us on social media @ColdWeatherBats on IG/X Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/coldweatherbats

06-05
01:06:45

Districts Preview & Playoff Predictions (5/31)

In this episode of Cold Weather Bats, Brandon & Dan cover the following topics: - District Preview - Best Districts Overall - D1-D4 State Championship Picks

06-01
44:57

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

03-19
01:12:54

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

02-09
01:00:45

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 the show grow!)

01-04
01:37:02

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

12-08
46:18

Highlighting A Few HUGE Announcements on the Future of CWB!

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10-19
52:12

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

07-10
01:29:44

State Championship Recap + Novi RHP Andrew Abler

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06-26
01:01:59

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

06-14
01:04:24

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

06-07
01:18:00

Districts! State Tournament Preview + Final Regular Season Super 25

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05-30
01:17:03

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

05-17
52:10

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

05-09
01:10:32

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 Homecare and Great Lakes Bat Company

05-02
58:21

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

04-25
50:19

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.

04-14
01:01:14

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

03-31
01:01:14

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 a 5-star review and tell the world why you love CWB!

03-26
54:59

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