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On March 8th, we hosted the South Milwaukee Preseason ID. In this episode of Badger State Ball, we discuss:

- The top performances from this event

- Our favorite moments from the showcase

- And more!

On March 1st, Prep Baseball Wisconsin hosted the Green Bay Preseason ID at Impact Sports Academy. In this episode of Badger State Ball, we discuss: - The top performances from the event- Our favorite moments from the showcase - And more!

On February 21st and 22nd, Prep Baseball Wisconsin hosted the Wausau and West Milwaukee Preseason IDs. In this episode of Badger State Ball, we discuss:

- The top performances from the event- Our favorite moments from the showcase - And more!

On January 31st, Prep Baseball Wisconsin hosted the Kenosha Preseason ID at the Puma Baseball Academy. In this episode of Badger State Ball, we discuss:

- The top performances from the event

- Our favorite moments from the showcase

- And more!

We had plenty to talk about following the Super 60 and Preseason Procase. In this episode we talk about:+ Favorite moments from both the Super 60 and Preseason Procase+ Standouts from both events+ and more!

In this episode, we are joined by Texas Rangers Catcher Danny Jansen. We discuss....

+ Jansen's career and stories of playing in the pros

+ Adapting and overcoming adversity throughout his pro career

+ Other Wisconsin baseball news

+ And more!

In this episode discuss our favorite moments and events from the 2025 season.

+ Favorite moments from Prep Baseball events in Wisconsin

+ Newcomers of the Year, Best Showcases

+ Top BP & Bullpens from the year and more!

We are back with more high school baseball talk around the state of Wisconsin. In this episode, we discuss...+ Potential 2026 MLB draft selections from around the state + Updated rankings within the 2026, 2028, and 2029 class rankings+ An athletic, uncommitted RHP in the latest Rottino Report+ And more!

Episode 30: Episode 30: Milwaukee Brewers Pitching Coach Chris Hook joins the Badger State Ball podcast as he discusses...

+ Coaching Philosophy in the Big Leagues

+ Authentic Relationships with Players

+ The Role of Metrics in Modern Baseball

+ Balancing Metrics and Intuition

+ and more!

Episode 29: A native of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Texas Rangers Dominican Summer League manager Marty Pitts joins the shows We discuss:+ The intricacies of the Dominican Summer League+ The impact technology has had on coaching over the years+ How self-identity and confidence+ And more!

Episode 28: In this episode, Blue Jays Minor League Hitting Coordinator and Assistant MLB hitting coach Hunter Mense sits down with us an discusses all things related to hitting. We also talk about...

- Mense's rise from college and into coaching

- How studying ports psychology has helped him throughout his coaching career

- Advice for young hitters

- And more!

In Episode 27 of Badger State Ball, Caleb Durbin of the Milwaukee Brewers joins the show. We talk about:- Reflecting on the Brewers 2025 Season

- What it is like to play playoff baseball in Milwaukee

- Caleb's path to the Big Leagues

- And more!

Episode 26: In this episode, we cover all things JUCO related in Wisconsin

- Discussing players from our MATC, Bryant & Stratton, and Madison College scout days

- Other Wisconsin players from out-of-state colleges

- and more!

+ General updates within Wisconsin's 2028 class

+ Discussion within our class of 2028 top-25 rankings

+ Recent Commitments from around Wisconsin, and more!

Episode 24:

◾General updates within Wisconsin's 2027 class

◾Standouts and breakout players from the 2025 Future Games

◾Recent commitments from around Wisconsin

◾and more!

Episode 23: After a long hiatus, we are back with some content discussing the senior class from this past summer.

- Reports going over Wisconsin's 2026 class

- Future Games and State Games discussion

- An athletic outfielder featured in the latest Rottino Report

Episode 22: In this episode, we discuss our recently updated 2027 rankings.

Ep 21: It has been a busy spring but it has given us plenty to talk about in this latest episode- Coverage on WIAA, standouts from the year, and more- Power 25 Discussion- A high-upside right handed arm featured in the newest Rottino Report

After a slight hiatus, we are back with more Wisconsin Baseball content.

- Power 25 update

- Stand-out names from the 2025 WIAA season

- Other Wisconsin baseball news and more!

Episode 19: Preseason Power 25 Breakdowns, highlights from the opening week of the 2025 WIAA season, a 2026 LHP that has taken big steps forward within the last year featured in the Rottino Report, and more!

Episode 18:

- Milwaukee and Wausau ID recaps

- Brand new snake draft featuring standouts from the weekend

- A 2026 OF with an intriguing power/speed profile in the Rottino Report

Episode 17:

-Recapping the Madison Preseason ID

-Standouts and breakouts from the event

-Wisconsin college baseball highlights, and more!

Episode 16:

- Recapping the results from our South Milwaukee Preseason ID,

-Standouts players from the event

-WIAA prep, and more!

Episode 15: Green Bay Preseason ID

- Recapping results from the Green Bay Preseason ID

-Highlight standouts and breakouts from the event

-College baseball updates from Wisconsin players

-More!

Episode 14:

- Standouts and breakouts from the West Milwaukee Preseason ID

- Stats and metrics overview from the event

- New Rottino Report

Episode 13:

- Kenosha and Eau Claire Preseason IDs recap

- NCAA D1 baseball opening weekend discussion

- New Rottino Report

Episode 12: Prep Baseball VP of Scouting Shooter Hunt joined to talk about the Super 60, whether anyone in the 2025 class will be drafted, the top 2026s in Wisconsin, why the state is underrated and his brother, a Brewers minor leaguer.

Episode 11: Prep Baseball's Senior VP of Baseball Operations Steve Nielsen joins us to talk about his founding of Prep Baseball Wisconsin, the development of baseball in Wisconsin and advice for current high school baseball players.

Episode 10: Rockies High-A Hitting Coach and Verona HS graduate Trevor Burmeister joined to talk about his journey as a player and coach, what he's learned along the way and how he develops hitters.

Episode 9: Brewers Regional Scouting Supervisor Drew Anderson joined us to discuss:

- What makes the Brewers good at scouting

- What he learns from his misses

- How college rule changes are impacting the draft

Episode 8: - Why you should consider juco (or if you shouldn't) - Wisconsin players who benefitted from juco - 3 Wisconsinites in the Top 50 Juco rankings - The best juco prospects from the state - Josh Fields, resident juco guru

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Episode 7:

UW-Milwaukee head coach Shaun Wegner joins to discuss his recruiting approach, what he looks for in players, what he finds fulfilling about coaching, and much, much more.

Episode 6:

- A new No. 1 in the class of 2027

- 5 ‘Sconnies in the national top 250

- Why athleticism and versatility matters more at the younger ages

- The first-ever Badger State Ball trivia question

- Players featured: Jack Spielmann, Cooper Schaefgen, Kyle Rogosienski, Logan Hagman, Ryan Rose, Joey Shaw, Carter Gordon, Ira Hilbelink, Grady Cheever, Jacob Coisman, Chace Staude, Cooper Sievert, Mark Susa, Dylan Schreiber, Wes DuCharme, Cal Schneider, Brady Horn

Episode 5:

- A new No. 1 in the class of 2026

- 3 MLB Draft names

- Big risers throughout the class

- Vinny’s new random Wisconsin fact of the day

Episode 4: Wisconsin/Illinois Scouting Supervisor Drew Locascio joins us as our first guest!

- What goes into ranking players

- What a player can do to improve his ranking

- Why a drop in rankings doesn't necessarily mean a drop in talent/stock

Episode 3:

- Peter Kussow, other RHP at the top

- Why Carter Kutz stayed at No. 2

- Two middle infielders with an MLB comp

- Trevor Vande Hey... toolsiest player in the class?

- Two catchers who impressed

- Two big risers further down the list

Episode 2: - National signing day, explained - Biggest summer performances - Loren Georger, Kaden Connor, Charlie McIntyre and more commits - Rottino Report: Jack Brenner

Episode 1

- Introducing the podcast

- Fall breakouts on the showcase circuit

- Cooper Jesperson... pro arm?

- Cal Moreau, other 2026 FGers commit

- Ryan Brennecke decommits from South Carolina

- Maddux Lessard reclassifies to 2026 class