# Jeff Rapp Talks Hempstead Baseball and the 2026 Mustangs Outlook

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Podcast: [Dubuque Area Sports Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dubuque-area-sports-podcast-753317)
Published: 2026-05-13T21:56:06+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Hempstead Head Coach Jeff Rapp to preview the 2026 Mustangs baseball season. Coach Rapp looks back on a 22-20 season that saw Hempstead finish 4th in the Valley Division of the Mississippi Valley Conference at 15-13, and he breaks down what the Mustangs need to do to keep building this spring and summer. The conversation touches on key moments from last season, returning award winners and starters, players ready to step into bigger roles, and the arms that could help lead the pitching staff. They also talk about younger players to keep an eye on, the biggest strengths of this year’s team, areas that still need improvement, and what Hempstead baseball fans can expect from the Mustangs in 2026. If you want a closer look at one of the area’s toughest programs, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

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