Episodes
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
Published 03/19/24
Published 03/19/24
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
Published 02/09/24
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...
Published 01/04/24
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
Published 12/08/23
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
Published 07/10/23
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Published 06/26/23
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
Published 06/14/23
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
Published 06/07/23
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Published 05/30/23
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
Published 05/17/23
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
Published 05/09/23
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...
Published 05/02/23
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
Published 04/25/23
Cold Weather Bats brings you its newest Super 25 in Michigan high school baseball, updated as of April 13th 2023.
Published 04/14/23
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
Published 03/31/23
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...
Published 03/26/23
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.
Published 03/16/23
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
Published 02/28/23
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
Published 02/12/23
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.
Published 07/05/22
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.
Published 06/22/22
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!
Published 06/15/22
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.
Published 06/05/22