Ep 42 | Inside Augustana's Winning Formula with Head Coach Tim Huber
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In this episode of Ducks On The Pond, Andy Judkins and Parker Hageman are joined by Augustana University's head coach Tim Huber. Our discussion dives into the challenges and opportunities of collegiate baseball recruiting, with a focus on Augustana University's unique approach to player development. The conversation highlights the importance of patience, as overlooked players often transform into standouts over time. Topics include the impact of the transfer portal, the growing talent pool in South Dakota, and the dynamics of balancing local recruitment with national competition....
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Ep 41 | Rockford's William Haas
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On this episode of Ducks On The Pond, we are joined by the Rocket of Rockford, . Haas is currently the no. 1 ranked prospect in Minnesota's class of 2025, a University of Tennessee commit, and has been catching some helium on the way into MLB draft season. The left-hander joins us to talk about his offseason training, his recruitment process, Rockford's state title in 2024, and looking ahead to his senior year. Listen and subscribe.
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Ep 40 | University of Minnesota Pitching Coach Alec Crawford
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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...
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Ep 39 | Dylan Tebrake - New York Mets Prospect
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Andy Judkins and Parker Hageman are joined by 2018 Rocori graduate . 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.
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Ep 38 | The Ohm Bros
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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.
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Ep 37 | Minnesota State-Mankato's PJ McIntee
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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.
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Ep 36 | Future Games Emergency Podcast Show
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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!
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Ep 35 | East Ridge's Luke Ryerse
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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 .
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Ep 34 | Introducing Baseball Day Minnesota
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Andy Judkins, Rob Allison, and Parker Hageman are together for the first time in 2024. The trio introduce - 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
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Ep 33 | Sartell's Tyler Hemmesch x Kade Lewis are state bound again
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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.
info_outlineAndy 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