Cape League Codcast: Recent Episodes
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The Cape League Codcast is back, with Season 3 hosted by Ellie Williamson. If you're looking for information regarding all things Cape League baseball, this podcast is perfect for you. Interviews with players, coaches, interns and longtime fans from around the league give you an inside look at the CCBL that you can't get from just watching the game!
For Episode 11 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by St. John's outfielder, Jon LeGrande, to discuss being named MVP of the 2025 CCBL Playoffs, his outstanding summer on the Cape, and his journey from George Washington High School in the Bronx to Cape League champion with the Bourne Braves.
1:25 Jon LeGrande joins the show
10:30 One offer out of George Washington HS
14:40 Ten plus offers out of Wabash Valley CC
16:48 What he knew about the Cape growing up
18:43 His Cape experience: fishing, lobster rolls, Gray Gables
20:30 Regular season to postseason: approach change
22:07 Playoff environments
23:19 Did he have to go over the fence when he made that catch?
24:17 Advice to a player preparing to sign a Cape contract for next summer
26:05 Maika Niu, Kuhio Aloy, Zane Petty, and Jonathan Stevens
29:40 Favorite and least favorite places to play on the Cape
32:09 "It's okay to go 0-4"
38:15 Future name change?
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For Episode 10 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by Baseball America's, Geoff Pontes, to discuss the Cape League playoffs, the Bourne Braves dynasty, and some of his favorite players from the summer.
1:55 Geoff Pontes joins the show
2:42 Cape playoffs wrap
4:40 Geoff breaks down the Cotuit Kettleers
9:52 Camden Johnson (Cotuit)
11:00 Ryne Farber (Cotuit)
16:38 Scott Landers (Bourne)
19:25 Ryker Waite (Bourne)
23:03 Jon LeGrande (Bourne)
27:20 Tip of the cap to Bourne, Folger Boaz, UNC Chapel Hill
30:01 Cape playoff environment
33:44 Chris Hacopian (YD)
34:39 Jarren Advincula (Cotuit)
35:28 Jake McCoy (Harwich)
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For Episode 9 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by another of the Cape's talented writers, Harry Crowther, to discuss the pandemonium of the final weekend of the CCBL regular season, as well as some predictions for this week's playoffs.
2:03 Harry Crowther joins the show
4:06 The playoffs started early this weekend
7:15 Brewster beats Orleans, Orleans clinches the East
9:15 Chatham from the top rope at the buzzer?
10:10 Historically tight division races
11:50 Cotuit takes down Falmouth in 10 innings to secure playoff spot
14:22 Cotuit's expected Win-Loss record puts them in first in the West
18:08 Impact players geared up for postseason baseball
22:50 Harry's CCBL championship pick
25:09 Matt's CCBL championship pick
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For Episode 8 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by Adam Greene to discuss the All Star Game and the Home Run Derby; CCBL Director of Operations, Michael McAvinn joins the show to discuss his baseball journey + his role on the Cape.
1:30 Adam recaps the All Star Game
3:20 Kuhio Aloy (Bourne) vs. Easton Breyfogle (Wareham) HR Derby
10:09 Adam's favorite All Star Game performances
14:48 Historically tight division races across the Cape
16:23 Jack Natili (Cotuit)
18:52 Consistency is king in Harwich, Orleans
20:25 Steady performers of the summer
23:54 CCBL Director of Ops, Michael McAvinn joins the show
24:40 Michael's responsibilities on the Cape
27:32 The challenge of finding pitching in the summer
29:13 Extensive history working with the CCBL
32:21 What he's learned about baseball being around the league
34:53 Michael's aspirations in the game
37:24 Players that caught Michael's eye this summer
44:10 Michael's playoff crystal ball
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For Episode 7 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by Maryland infielder, Antonio Morales, to discuss being named MVP of the West All Stars at the 2025 CCBL All Star Game, committing to Maryland, and the challenge that the CCBL has presented that no other stop in his baseball journey has.
0:48 Antonio Morales joins the show
2:40 Finding baseball exposure growing up in Massachusetts
6:15 Corey Muscara and how he ended up in Falmouth
8:18 Host family, favorite beach in Falmouth, spots to eat
10:55 All Star Game, winning West MVP
12:27 Being surrounded by so much talent at the All Star Game
15:43 Best players he's played with/against on the Cape
18:09 Favorite ballparks and uniforms on the Cape
21:35 Commitment to Maryland 23:01 A conversation on Motor Preferences
26:27 The grind of playing everyday
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For Episode 6 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by Hyannis Harbor Hawks Assistant General Manager, Cole Velis, to discuss how Hyannis uses analytics for roster construction and development; Adam Greene joins the show to recap his time covering the 2025 MLB Draft in Atlanta and we discuss our favorite picks from another Cape alum-laden MLB Draft.
1:49 Cole Velis joins the show
6:04 Living on the Cape, Wellfleet a gem
10:08 Responsibilities as AGM of Hyannis
13:27 What data sources are being analyzed?
17:45 Who is making a big developmental leap this summer?
21:09 How important summer ball is for underclassmen
23:03 How many interns does Hyannis have?
24:27 After 3 years in Hyannis, what's next for Cole?
26:52 Cole's favorite and least favorite picks of the 2025 MLB Draft
31:49 Adam Greene joins the show to talk 2025 MLB Draft
33:30 The Futures Game and JJ Wetherholt (Chatham)
34:52 Adam's favorite picks from the first round
39:14 Adam's favorite non-first round picks
42:48 Matt talks Red Sox trio of SEC arms and Dodgers draft
46:17 Adam talks his favorite draft (Rockies)
48:12 2025 CCBL players selected in the draft
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For Episode 5 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by Georgia Tech infielder, Jarren Advincula, to discuss hitting a homerun at Citi Field and his second summer on the Cape; Adam Greene joins the show to speak on some notable performances from around the league in the past week and gives us a rundown on Cape Alum to track in next week's MLB Draft.
1:15 Jarren Advincula joins the show
2:11 Committing to Georgia Tech
3:25 The Cotuit experience: round 2
8:00 Playing at Citi Field
9:19 Playing with Henry Ford
10:50 The Kettleer Lineup: Ryne Farber, Caden Bogenpohl, Rintaro Sasaki
14:08 Adam Greene joins the show for This Week on the Cape
16:13 YD bats have gone cold in recent slide 18:46 Scrappy Harwich with the best team pitching through early July
21:48 Adam went to see Tegan Kuhns in Brewster
24:57 Gatemen Hunter Carns and Colby Turner getting hot
26:40 No off button on Falmouth's Maika Niu
29:37 2024 CCBL Alumni to watch in the 2025 MLB Draft
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For Episode 4 of Season 3, Matt Pajak is joined by Arkansas infielder, Camden Kozeal to discuss his host family experience last summer in Bourne including the famous tomahawk steak; Adam Greene joins the show to speak on some notable performances from around the league in June and give us a quick preview of the Citi Field Game roster for June 30 against the MLB Draft League.
1:05 Camden Kozeal joins the show
5:40 Discovering lobster rolls for the first time
6:45 The Smith family and the tomahawk steak
10:20 Adam Greene joins the show
12:10 Players of the Week from June: Josiah Ragsdale, Jake McCoy, Ty Dalley, and Ty Pitzer
14:06 Avery Ortiz re-emerges with a walkoff - YD Red Sox
14:36 Jake McCoy finishes with 25 K's - Harwich Mariners
15:22 Troy Dressler, Matthew Heilberger, and Ryan Bilka combine for 4-hit shutout - Harwich Mariners
17:40 Levi Clark on fire - Wareham Gatemen
19:40 Adam on-site from Myles Bailey and Rintaro Sasaki homeruns
21:57 Jake Hanley heating up - Chatham Anglers 23:04 Chris Hacopian looking like one of the best on Cape - YD Red Sox
24:30 Chris Rembert's sublime 48 hours - Hyannis Harbor Hawks
26:40 Gabe Davis, JT Quinn, Nate Taylor, Mason Bixby - Chatham Anglers
31:40 Tegan Kuhns throwing well - Brewster Whitecaps
33:17 Citi Field Roster players to watch
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For Episode 3 of Season 3, Matt Pajak and Adam Greene recap a busy first couple of days on the Cape; provide some context for the Fenway Workout scheduled for Wednesday, June 18; and bear down on the notable faces appearing in Cape League dugouts!
0:30 Intro, cold weather, and all games have been played
2:10 Fenway Workout Day
8:15 Jake McCoy - Harwich Mariners
9:00 Josiah Ragsdale - Brewster Whitecaps
9:30 Andrew Williamson - Hyannis Harbor Hawks
12:00 Notable Names Rundown 12:50 Joey Volchko - Cotuit Kettleers
13:30 Chris Hacopian - YD Red Sox
14:05 Luke Pettite - Orleans Firebirds
14:30 Haiden Leffew - Brewster Whitecaps
16:45 Georgia arms in Chatham: Quinn and Taylor
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For Episode 2 of Season 3, we welcome CCBL Senior Writer, Adam Greene to dive into the rosters for all 10 teams with Opening Day within arms reach.
4:12 Harwich Mariners
8:08 Chatham Anglers
12:55 Orleans Firebirds
16:48 Brewster Whitecaps
21:24 YD Red Sox
25:37 Bourne Braves
30:28 Wareham Gatemen
34:35 Falmouth Commodores
39:00 Hyannis Harbor Hawks
43:10 Cotuit Kettleers
We kick off Season 3 of the Codcast with long-time, and current Harwich Mariners Field Manager, Steve Englert. Matt and Steve discuss building a roster for the Cape League season; an improbable outcome after a 2-17 stretch in July; and a number of names that contributed to Harwich's first CCBL title in over a decade.
1:24 Steve Englert joins the show
4:50 Favorite places to eat in Harwich
8:00 Roster construction, benefits to playing on the Cape
15:37 The Cape League - the best place to develop
19:50 Talking about the 2024 Season
25:58 Navigating pitching over the course of the summer
32:03 Wilson Weber and Aden Hill providing a shot in the arm
34:04 Kevin Zarnoch and the best story of the summer
38:00 The development of Danny Dickinson
42:00 Cam Maldonado’s big summer in the context of his college career
45:50 Justin Mitrovich, Ryan DeSanto, Ethan Petry
48:05 Aiden Robbins video game numbers at Seton Hall
50:12 Jake Ogden from UNCG > Temp > AllStar > Miami
Stephen Schoch talks about Cape Cod League baseball with our CodCast host Ellie Williamson.
Revisit his time in the premier collegiate summer league and more on episode 1 of the 2024 season.
Stephen Schoch talks about Cape Cod League baseball with our CodCast host Ellie Williamson.
Revisit his time in the premier collegiate summer league and more on episode 2 of the 2024 season.
For the final episode of this season's Codcast, Isabella Geskos sat down with the regular season MVP from Falmouth, Travis Bazzana. Travis opens up about the differences between Australia and the United States, legacies, and you'll get to learn what his current lock screen is. You won't want to miss this episode.
A member of the 2023 LSU National Championship team sat down with Isabella Geskos. Jared Jones just finished his freshman year at LSU and it ended with some bling. Isabella and Jared talked about the Tiger's run, playing for Brewster, his viral at bat, and so much more. You're not going to want to miss this.
Get ready for an outrageously good time as Alabama infielder Bryce Eblin joins the Codcast. While the whole premise of the Codcast is to talk baseball, Bryce and Isabella talked about EVERYTHING. From meditation and playing cards to leadership and desserts, this episode truly gives listeners a glimpse into who Bryce Eblin is. Get ready for an exciting episode of the Codcast!
This week Jay Driver joins the Codcast. We talked about his time playing for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks, Harvard and his next steps. This is one you don't want to miss.
Meet the new host Isabella Geskos as she sits down with the Cape Cod Baseball League's player and pitcher of the week. Ben and Matt discuss their time on Cape Cod, mentality, hidden talents, and obviously baseball.
Meet the new host Mare d'Entremont as Emma Carman passes down the torch for season two of the Codcast.
Josiah Gray, current MLB pitcher for the Washington Nationals chats with host, Emma Carman about his experience in the CCBL with the Chatham Anglers and his path to success within Major League Baseball.
Host, Emma Carman chats with Yankees scout, Matt Hyde about what a typical day in his life looks like, his experience with running the Summer Rivalry Classic and what he does within the Kelly Rodman Foundation.
Tune in with host, Emma Carman and guest, Geoff Pontes to hear about his connections to the Cape League. Pontes is a prospect writer and podcast host for Baseball America who shares his stories about growing up on Cape and how he got to where he is now!
Brandon Bailey, pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization joins host, Emma Carman to talk about his summer with Yarmouth-Dennis in 2015, his key to success on the mound and his MLB debut in 2020!
TikTok star & former Hyannis Harbor Hawk Jackson Olson joins host, Emma Carman on today's episode to talk about his summer within the league, how he began his journey with social media and what he is now doing with MLB!
Tune in with host, Emma Carman and special guest, Christopher Price for our third episode of the Cape League Codcast! From writing “Baseball on the Beach” to covering sports for the Boston Globe, hear what Christopher has to say about his past within the CCBL and some of his favorite memories from the past 30 years!
Happy Opening Day CCBL fans! Listen in to today's episode featuring Harwich Mariner, Brock Wilken to hear what he has to say about his 2021 summer, what he looks forward to this year and the launch of his new company.
Join us for our first episode of the Cape League Podcast with Emma Carman and guest, Steve Perrault! Steve talks all about his family ties to the Cape, the memories he had growing up and his baseball future with Audacy Sports.