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The Pitch Podcast is where the biggest names and rising stars in sports gear, training, and apparel step up to the mic to deliver their story. Just like Shark Tank for sports, brands bring you their best “pitch” from their origins and what makes them unique to the latest innovations helping athletes perform at their peak. If you love the products, places, and people that power sports, this is your all-access pass to the stories behind them.
Turning Passion into Product: Gabriel Hildebrandt’s Bat-Making Journey
The Pitch Podcast
32 minutes
4 months ago
Turning Passion into Product: Gabriel Hildebrandt’s Bat-Making Journey
In this episode of The Pitch Podcast, Eric Wubbena sits down with 19-year-old entrepreneur and bat maker Gabriel Hildebrandt, founder of Hildebrandt Bat Co. What started with a broken favorite bat and a woodworking dad has turned into a full-fledged business partnering with travel organizations across the Southeast. Gabriel shares how he turned trial and error into quality craftsmanship, why he shifted from B2C to B2B, and how he's creating professional-grade custom wood bats at an affordable price.
Highlights Include:
How Gabriel started his company in high school
Lessons from early failures and growth
Why his business model separates him from the competition
The rise of wood bats in youth baseball
Advice for teams and organizations looking to add value through custom bats
Call to Action:
Gabriel is officially in the book! Download the Baseball Bluebook App to connect with Hildebrandt Bat Co and explore his full profile. Available now on Apple and Google Play.
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The Pitch Podcast
The Pitch Podcast is where the biggest names and rising stars in sports gear, training, and apparel step up to the mic to deliver their story. Just like Shark Tank for sports, brands bring you their best “pitch” from their origins and what makes them unique to the latest innovations helping athletes perform at their peak. If you love the products, places, and people that power sports, this is your all-access pass to the stories behind them.
