Golden Spikes Spotlight: WKU Hilltopper, Ryan Wideman

The Pencil Talk Podcast

Jack DeLongchamps, Cole German

April 17, 202522 min
Baseball

Golden Spikes Spotlight: WKU Hilltopper, Ryan Wideman

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In this episode, we sit down with Western Kentucky baseball standout Ryan Wideman — a junior college sensation now making waves in Division I and a serious Golden Spikes Award hopeful. Ryan opens up about his journey from JUCO grind to NCAA spotlight, sharing the work ethic, mindset, and key moments that fueled his rise. He talks about the transition to WKU, what it means to chase one of college baseball’s most prestigious honors, and how he stays focused under pressure. Whether you’re a baseball junkie or just love a good underdog story, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.