In 2025, the Red Sox were a dominant force in the CRBL for the first time since the early 1980’s. The team fired on all cylinders and rolled to a league best 17-3 record. The Sox scored a CRBL best 9.65 runs per game and allowed only 2.95 runs per game. They entered the WBA as the number 3 seed and made their 2nd consecutive Final 8 appearance.
Cadott looks to remain a strong force in the CRBL in 2026. They will return most of their roster including all 10 of their all-stars from the 2025 squad.
Offensively the Sox led the league in both batting average (.359) and home runs (16) a season ago. In the outfield league MVP Luke Erickson (.474 avg, 27 h, 3 hr, 6 2b, 24 RBI, 25 r, 5 sb, 1.294 ops) will be patrolling centerfield again this season. Erickson also won his first All CRBL Award in 2025. The two corner spots will be manned by All CRBL Honorable Mention Logan Burzynski (.453 avg, 34 h, 2 hr, 5 2b, 25 RBI, 17 r) and All-star Jack Redwine (.373 avg, 25 h, 6 2b, 1 3b, 20 RBI, 22 r). The trio combined for 5 home runs, 17 doubles, 69 RBIs, and 72 runs while playing a combined 57 out of 60 possible games last season.
On the infield slick fielding Carter Hesselman (.318 avg, 4 2b, 17 RBI, 21 r) returns at shortstop. Hesselman had a banner season in 2025 winning his first All CRBL Award and a Gold Glove Award while playing all 20 games. First baseman Sam Feck mashed his way to his first All CRBL Award hitting .465 with a league leading 4 home runs and a 1.400 OPS this past season. Leadoff man Jack Kein (.356 avg, .524 obp, 17 r) will be back at second base. Three time all-star Chad Kron (2 hr, 16 r) will be back to man the hot corner. Injuries in 2025 forced Cole Bakkum play almost exclusively at DH. Bakkum responded by making the all-star team hitting .342 with 2 home runs, 5 doubles, 19 RBIs and 22 runs. A healthy 2026 season will allow him to play infield, outfield, and pitch. Cadott is excited to have Cole Perlberg play a full season around the infield for them as well in 2026.
Behind the plate the Sox are led by team captain Jonah Hanson. Hanson hit .383 with 3 home runs, 16 RBIs, and 14 runs while starting his 3rd consecutive all-star game at catcher. Zac Merritt will take over the back up catcher duties this year, a season after leading the team in hitting with a .520 average.
An already strong pitching rotation will add a little more depth in 2026. Fresh off his first All CRBL Award Gio Basile (4-0 record, 34 k, 31.2 inn, 6 er) returns to help anchor the rotation. Five time all-star Zack Thiesse (5-1 record, 45.1 inn, 2.98 era) will remain a dominant force for the Sox. Lefties Warren Bowe and Jack Gabler and righty Jalen Pascal will be back in the fold as well. Former rookie of the year Henry Wilkinson will be back full time this season after limited action last season. Free agent pick up Chase Watkins figures to pitch some big innings for the Sox as well.
The Red Sox would thank all of their sponsors and fans. The support that you give us is incredible. We can’t wait to see everyone down at the field again this summer!
Roster: Cole Bakkum, Gio Basile, Warren Bowe, Logan Burzynski, Luke Erickson, Sam Feck, Jack Gabler, Jonah Hanson, Carter Hesselman, Jack Kein, Chad Kron, Zac Merritt, Dylan O’Connell, Jalen Pascal, Cole Perlberg, Ben Poppe, Jack Redwine, Tony Riley, Alex Schmidt, Zack Thiesse, Chase Watkins, Michael Wellner, Henry Wilkinson, Logan Zinmaster
Manager: Rick Danielson
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Cadott Red Sox 2026 Season Schedule
Cadott Red Sox – Hall of Fame List
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Larry Bowe | Pitcher, First base |
| Jeff Couey | Pitcher, First base |
| Jim Landry | Pitcher, Third base |
| Rich Woodford | Pitcher, First base |
| Ron Rubenzer | First base, Outfield |
| Rick Goettl | Pitcher |
| George Jackson | Pitcher, Coach, Outfield |
| Randy Baier | Catcher, First base |
| Rick Baier | Catcher |
| Ray Mcllquham | Catcher, Umpire |