The last pre-season episode of Season 6 is here! Brandon Justice and Griffin Green recap what might have been the biggest weekend in CWB history — the 2026 Player Draft at HVAC on Saturday and the Cold Weather Combine at 2SP on Sunday.

The guys break down which team came out on top (spoiler: Brandon isn't shy about it), the biggest steals of the draft, and the players who slipped further than they should have. Griffin shares his analyst perspective on the draft's best roster construction, standout picks like Dominic Bonnetti and Jackson Gilbert, and why guys like Memphis Wirtz and Kellen Ford are names you need to know heading into the spring.

From there, the conversation shifts to the Combine — 100+ players, all quality. Kellen Ford takes MVP honors, Cale Hackenberg turns heads behind the dish, Tre Eitniar uncorks 92-93 across the infield like it's nothing, and a pair of Wyandotte right-handers finally get the recognition Brandon's been pushing for all offseason.

Tryouts are Monday. Season is here.

📍 More coverage: patreon.com/coldweatherbats

🌐 coldweatherbats.com

📱 @coldweatherbats on all socials

The CWB Player Draft is back — and this episode breaks down everything you need to know before draft night.

Michael Rubenstein and Griffin Green preview the 2026 CWB Player Draft taking place Saturday, February 28 at 7:00 PM at HVAC (Huron Valley Athletic Complex) in Milford, MI.

In this episode, they explain what the Player Draft actually is, how the live draft format works, and why it’s become one of the most unique events in Michigan high school baseball. Modeled after the MLB and NFL Draft, the CWB Player Draft gives players their true draft moment — walking across a stage, hearing their name called, and thanking the people who helped them along the way.

They also discuss:

• The origin of the Player Draft and the vision from cofounders Brian Sakowski and Brandon Justice • How the event has evolved since the first draft • Player storylines and what to watch for this year • What families can expect in the building • The sponsors who make this event possible

Every player in attendance is guaranteed to be drafted, and the event is free for players and families to attend.

Whether you’re a player, parent, coach, or simply someone who loves Michigan baseball — this episode will get you ready for draft night.

📍 Saturday, February 28 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 HVAC – Huron Valley Athletic Complex (201 Lone Tree Rd, Milford, MI) 📺 Live on YouTube via Cold Weather Bats & The Prep

This isn’t just a draft. It’s a moment.

Episode 2 of the College Baseball Preview Show gets loud in the best way — Griff Green sits down with Michigan State dudes Parker Pico and Ryan McKay to talk recruiting stories, transferring, coming home, and why this Spartan team is built on competing… and calling each other out (yes, even freshmen getting on upperclassmen).

DOMINATE THE MENTAL GAME. GET 10% OFF YOUR PISON ORDER WITH PROMO CWB10: https://pison.com/cold-weather-bats

After taking a massive weekend vs Louisville, the guys explain why they saw it coming all fall, who’s impressed them the most so far (freshman 3B CJ Deckinga, Kyle Rudolph, Carter Monke), and why they’re heading into Texas with the “underdogs” mindset — and loving it. Plus: Big Ten talk, UCLA coming to East Lansing, and why every conference game is basically a must-win.