Ep 32 | Esko's Coach Ben Haugen Talks Northern Minnesota Baseball

In this episode, we’re back with special guest Alec Crawford, assistant coach for the University of Minnesota baseball program. Coach Crawford shares insights into the Gopher baseball team’s fall training, the innovative use of technology like TrackMan, and how the team balances legacy traditions with a faster-paced, modern coaching philosophy. We also dive into recruiting strategies, the role of multi-sport athletes, and building a diverse and competitive pitching staff. With plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and thoughtful discussion, this episode offers a fresh perspective on collegiate baseball’s evolving landscape. Listen and subscribe.

Andy Judkins and Parker Hageman are joined by 2018 Rocori graduate Dylan Tebrake.  Tebrake shares his story of being recruited by Creighton, his flirtation with the transfer portal, getting drafted by the Mets in 2022, and what the full spring training experience is like.  Listen and subscribe. 

Andy Judkins and Parker Hageman are joined by Zumbrota Mazeppa's hard-throwing siblings, Preston and Hudson Ohm. Preston is a 2024 and a St. Thomas commit. The big lefty was recently at the Prep Baseball Midwest Procase where the no. 5 ranked prospect in Minnesota's class of 2024 was firing 93.5 MPH in front of pro scouts. Hudson is a 2026 right-hander who was up to 88 MPH at our Fall ID-Twin Cities this past October. He's the no. 7 overall prospect in his class.  Listen and review our show. 

Andy Judkins and Parker Hageman are joined by Minnesota State-Mankota's associate head coach, PJ McIntee.  McIntee gives us a glimpse of how the Division II program recruits, what they look for in players, and how the 2024 season is shaping up for the Mavericks.

Rob Allison, Andy Judkins, and Parker Hageman get together to talk about the big happenings surrounding Prep Baseball's premier summer event, the Future Games.  This year's Future Games will include a Team Minnesota -- allowing Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota to have their own roster.  Minnesota players will also get the opportunity to make the newest event -- Senior Future Games -- that will feature 17U uncommitted players on Team Midwest.  More details in the episode -- tune in and listen!

Prep Baseball Minnesota's Andy Judkins and Parker Hageman are joined by the number prospect in Minnesota's class of 2025, Luke Ryerse. Ryerse talks about his experience at the 2023 state tournament, his commitment to Alabama, and the upcoming Baseball Day Minnesota.  

Andy Judkins, Rob Allison, and Parker Hageman are together for the first time in 2024. The trio introduce Baseball Day Minnesota - a celebration of high school baseball in Minnesota that will feature six of the state's top programs. They dissect the matchups and key players for each team.  Follow on Spotify | iTunes | Amazon

Andy Judkins and Parker Hageman are join by Sartell Sabres' two division one commits -- Tyler Hemmesch and Kade Lewis -- to talk about their team returning to the state tournament.  Listen to the two senior discuss their team's success.   

Andy Judkins and Parker Hageman are joined by Coach Haugen of the Esko Eskimos.  With just over 2,000 people in their town, Esko has been a force in the baseball world. The Eskimos finished their regular season 22-1 and have their sights set on making noise in the postseason.  Coach Haugen talks about how the game has grown in the outstate area of Minnesota and what it is like coaching two of his sons. 

Get ready for an incredible episode as we sit down with Coach Chris Swansson, the mastermind behind Rosemount Irish baseball! Join us as we dive into the world of Irish baseball, uncovering the secrets to their success, and exploring Coach Swansson's coaching philosophy. Tune in as we uncover the factors that have propelled the Irish to the top of the South Suburban conference, the challenges they've faced, and the bonds forged within the Irish baseball family.  This is a show you won't want to miss!