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The Baseball Europe Podcast

Paul Hughes and Matthias Letsch
Baseball
Germany
European Championships
Mainz Athletics
MLB
Italian Baseball League
Czech Republic
Czech Baseball Extraliga
European Baseball Championship
Softball
Netherlands
Italy
Bundesliga
Austria
World Baseball Classic
Poland
Dutch Baseball League
Britain
Baseball History In Britain
France

The Baseball Europe podcast is dedicated to telling the stories, sharing the banter, and covering the quirks of the game across the continent. From Bundesliga dugouts to Dutch dynasties, Italian rivalries to Czech ballparks, we’re digging into the people, places, and passion that make European baseball its own weird and wonderful world. This isn’t a dry scoreboard recap or an MLB clone. It’s about... more

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Latest Episodes

Slovakia, a country that knows how to lose repeatedly and still come back fighting - wait... let me explain that better in the podcast, it's really a compliment.

Vienna has more famous desserts per square metre than almost anywhere on Earth. Sachertorte, Apfelstrudel, Linzer Torte, Kaiserschmarrn — half of Europe’s comfort food comes from one little alpine country that decided butter, sugar and melancholy sho... more

Matthias is fired up for Women's professional baseball starting next season in the USA, featuring several European origin players and we talk to Evan Opperman star of the Rättvik Butchers baseball team about his life and what it's like to play baseba... more

Paul reveals how he was scammed buying Bruce Bolt gloves from a dodgy website, and gets over excited about the Orioles superstar signing.

We then get into the Polish Episode featuring a special guest - Phil Richmond a US import player who is Head C... more

In today's episode the boys are watching the Baseball united league, discussing the shiny baseball things we want for Christmas and the Swiss baseball league.

A latecomer to Baseball with their first organised leagues not appearing until 1982, the ... more

Edward George "Ted" Barrett, a legendary Major League Baseball umpire and the only man to call balls and strikes in two perfect games, joins us this week.

We talk about what it takes to stay sharp in the big leagues, the challenges facing umpires i... more

Something a bit more relaxed this week, in this bonus episode. The boys talk about the stuff that wont fit into next weeks podcast, including Paul's commitment to himself, E-biking (wait, what?) and eventually do Mathias does get to talking about bas... more

In today's episode we talk about the "KSeries" - Czechia vs South Korea, before we muse on who Matthias will support at the 2026 WBC.

We dive in depth to the new UAE Baseball untied league with the controversy and questionable new rules; which baseb... more

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Recent Guests

Philip Weller
Vice President of the Austrian Baseball Federation, active in baseball since the early 90s
Austrian Baseball and Softball Federation
Episode: #15 Austria - The hills are alive with the sounds of... Baseball?
Evan Opperman
American baseball player with the Rättvik Butchers and marketing professional
Rättvik Butchers
Episode: #14 The Home of Ikea, Meatballs and... Baseball? - must be Sweden
Phil Richmond
A baseball player and coach involved in Poland's youth baseball development
Centaury Warsaw
Episode: #13 Baseball scams & Poland, w/US import Phil Richmond
Ted Barrett
MLB umpire with a long career, noted for umpiring two perfect games.
Episode: #11 Video Bonus - Retired MLB umpire Ted Barret

Hosts

Paul Hughes
Co-host with experience in amateur baseball, sharing insights into European baseball culture.
Matthias Letsch
Co-host and amateur player, engaged in promoting baseball in Europe through storytelling and shared experiences.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • A fun conversation to listen to and interesting stuff

    Paul and Matthias bring the right mix of facts and fun together. It’s a relaxed wa of learning more about European baseball. How are the rules different. What are the rules in the different countries for players from abroad. And so on

    Plus the interviews with Players, Umps and others always bring cool insights too.

    Apple Podcasts
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    RoxY00023
    Germany9 days ago

Chart Rankings

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#24
Italy/Sports/Baseball
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#52
Germany/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#149
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#6
Austria/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#14
Poland/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#73
Sweden/Sports/Baseball

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#14 The Home of Ikea, Meatballs and... Baseball? - must be Sweden
Q: What do you talk about with fellow American players in Sweden?
The common topics include the beauty of Swedish girls and experiences with food and culture.
#14 The Home of Ikea, Meatballs and... Baseball? - must be Sweden
Q: What misconceptions do people in the States have about baseball in Sweden?
A lot of them don't understand why you are still playing when you're 30, and they think the games have huge crowds and stadiums.
#14 The Home of Ikea, Meatballs and... Baseball? - must be Sweden
Q: How did you get into Sweden?
I was recruited by a coach that had previously been here that found me in the States, connected me with Rättvik.
#15 Austria - The hills are alive with the sounds of... Baseball?
Q: What do you think would be the most challenging part about organizing the upcoming event?
Weller explained that the biggest challenge is the commitment from club members, as they balance their playing duties while organizing the event.
#15 Austria - The hills are alive with the sounds of... Baseball?
Q: What was your baseball highlight in 2025?
Philip Weller shared that his highlight was the U23 European Championships where Austria performed well, particularly winning against Germany.

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Focusing on the vibrant landscape of baseball in Europe, the content showcases various facets of the game, from unique cultural elements to the personal experiences of players and fans. Through engaging discussions, the hosts explore diverse topics such as the development of baseball leagues in countries like Austria, Sweden, Poland, and more. The podcast often highlights interviews with players who provide insights into the challenges and joys of playing baseball in their respective countries, emphasizing the growing popularity and evolving nature of the sport in Europe. This podcast stands out for its candid conversations, offering a refreshing perspective on baseball that goes beyond statistics, diving into the heart of what it means to ... more

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2. Evan Opperman
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4. Ted Barrett

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