College Baseball in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin is a city known for Wisconsin Badger athletics and in recent weeks and months, protesting.

But I discovered another gem in Madison last week—the Madison Mallards baseball team.

The Mallards are a Northwoods League team made up of current college players. Most of them have only completed their freshman or sophomore seasons. They hope to attraction the attention of some big league scouts.

There is a real love affair between Madison, nearby residents and this team. The Mallards draw between 4,000-6,000 fans per home game. The ballpark, nicknamed the Duck Pond, reminds me of a high-class minor league team.

Steve Schmitt, the owner, is a new friend of mine. He and I bleed St. Louis Cardinals red and bonded over it. Steve puts a good product on the field and offers various ticket, food and drink promotions plus entertainment during the game. He wants fans to experience a good time whether the Mallards win or lose.

The baseball is solid. The atmosphere is great. In a positive way, it’s baseball similar to my days as a child. Pure and simple.

I encourage you to check out the Mallards if you live in the Madison area or have reason to come to the city. You can even land an autograph or two.