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Southeast USSSA Baseball Podcast

Season 4 Episode 1

Season 4, Ep. 1
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⚾ THEY’RE BACK! 🎙️

After more than 3 months away, Scott Rutherford and Darrell Hannaseck are back on the airwaves for the Southeast United States USSSA Baseball Podcast!

And there is A LOT to catch up on.

🎙️ On this episode:


  • ⚾ Summer 2026 Wrap-Up — looking back at a huge summer of baseball
  • 🤝 The Partnership with Ripken Baseball and the Ripken Nationals Championship
  • 🎄 A look ahead at the upcoming Elf Games
  • 🥎 Florida Bat Rules — what teams, coaches and parents need to know
  • 🏆 Some of the BIG events coming this Fall
  • 🔥 Plus plenty more from around USSSA Baseball!

Scott and Darrell have plenty to say after three months away — and you know there will be a few stories, opinions and laughs along the way.

🎧 Give us a listen and join the conversation!

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