Episode 12: 2025 Draft Live Reactions

Max recaps the upcoming WPBL Countdown Tour before announcing the end of the podcast. Thanks to everyone for your support--so sorry it didn't work out long term. This audio isn't going anywhere! <3

Max chats with Arwen McCullough about being drafted by San Francisco and what comes next for her as she looks to make the final roster before Opening Day in August 2026.Arwen's Instagram: @arwen_mcculloughCal Poly Women's Club Baseball Instagram: @cpwomensbaseball

Max, Shane, and Devon Hurley give their immediate, live thoughts on the draft picks on the 2025 WPBL draft. Not a lot of time to get said thoughts in, but still fun!Social media for Devon: @datdevondoe (Instagram)

Max breaks down today's announcement of Springfield, Illinois, becoming the main hub for the WPBL. Apologies for the board op and his crazy sound effects...

Max breaks down the picks from a WPBL mock draft he and others participated in. And there is a surprise guest appearance...Written mock draft recap: https://www.wpblfan.com/p/mockThe other managers are...Justin Jabs: https://www.wpblfan.com/, @wpblfanMary Mustard: https://towardsamoreperfectgame.substack.com/, @marymmustardKate Nowlin: @wpblnews, TikTok, YouTubeDon't pay any attention to Draco. ;)

Max reacts to the announcement of four WPBL teams based in New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco. He gives his take on the "winners" and "losers" from this news.Spoiler alert: Max is one of the losers. :(

Max gives his initial thoughts on the WPBL's public draft prospect list from the league website.Research one or more of these players and get their stories told! You don't have to be a journalism major or minor to do it.

Max discusses the WPBL's delay in announcing the team names, cities and game locations. He also gives his take on the proposed rules from David Li's article for NBC News.Huge thank you to WPBLFan (Justin Jabs) for inspiring me to give my take on the proposed rules! Subscribe to him on Substack if you haven't already!

Max provides play-by-play for the second game of the public WPBL scrimmage at Nationals Park. The call was made from right behind the backstop in the front row of seats.DISCLAIMER: I did NOT have rosters provided to me in advance with names, jersey numbers, and pronunciations. The league was busy with everything else, which is understandable. I apologize in advance for all mistakes. I still thought it was worth giving it my best to provide the play-by-play for historical and archival purposes. PLEASE do not fill my comment sections with complaints about the above. I hope to eventually broadcast WPBL games with those resources and I promise it will be better. Thanks! :)Photo credit: Fremantle

Max provides play-by-play for the first game of the public WPBL scrimmage at Nationals Park. The call was made from right behind the backstop in the front row of seats.Most of the press conference audio is also available at the very end of the episode.DISCLAIMER: I did NOT have rosters provided to me in advance with names, jersey numbers, and pronunciations. The league was busy with everything else, which is understandable. I apologize in advance for all mistakes. I still thought it was worth giving it my best to provide the play-by-play for historical and archival purposes. PLEASE do not fill my comment sections with complaints about the above. I hope to eventually broadcast WPBL games with those resources and I promise it will be better. Thanks! :)Photo credit: Fremantle