In this episode of Cold Weather Bats, we sit down with Broder Katke from Brother Rice High School to talk about his recent commitment to Vanderbilt University. Broder opens up about his recruiting journey, the role his family played throughout the process, and what it means to join one of the top programs in college baseball.

We also continue our Top 100 countdown, breaking down #90–86, and talk with Michael on his experience using Pison and how it can be an asset players and families everywhere.

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In this episode of Cold Weather Bats, we continue our Top 100 countdown with a breakdown of players ranked 95 through 91. We go in depth on each name, giving you insight into what makes these players stand out.

Our interview segment features Marc Deschanes, Zach Sorensen, and Donovan Santas of Pison, as we announce an exciting new partnership between Pison x Cold Weather Bats. We dive into what Pison is, how it works, and how it can give players a serious edge on the mental side of baseball.

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Cold Weather Bats kicks off the highly anticipated CWB Top 100 series, highlighting the best high school baseball players in Michigan for the 2026 season. We begin the countdown with players ranked 100 through 95, breaking down their strengths and what makes them stand out on the diamond.

This episode also features an in-depth interview with Michigan State commit and Forest Hills Eastern right-handed pitcher, Cam Pallo. Fresh off a Division 2 state championship, Pallo discusses his recruitment process, commitment to MSU, and the outlook for Forest Hills Eastern heading into the upcoming season.

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