South Bend: Built by Baseball - Eddie Hanyzewski - Striking Out Big-Leaguers in High School
South Bend: Built by Baseball- Eddie Hanyzewski - Striking Out Big-Leaguers in High School
Episode #5 - Eddie Hanyzewski - Striking Out Big-Leaguers in High School
It's rare to see a young ballplayer make the jump straight from the sandlot to the Show. But after striking out 14 Chicago Cubs in an exhibition game, Eddie Hanyzewski was on his way to the big leagues.
Join Nathan Krebs and Aaron Helman as they talk about Eddie's dominant high school and industrial league career, as well as how this local kid became an instant South Bend legend.
Upload Date: May 13, 2026
From the greatest women's baseball pitcher to the high schooler who earned a major league contract, South Bend is home to some incredible baseball stories. This 6-episode series dives into the tales of the city's early baseball heroes (or villains).
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