His right-handed swing is quick and leads to hard contact. Marcus Johnson. The ball has outstanding carry off his bat, and players and coaches stop what they're doing to watch him take batting practice on the field. (minimum 30), Consecutive Wins Hes a guy you could easily see taking big jumps as he continues to develop. The senior was named to the Ohio High School Baseball Association's Preseason All-American team. A live, loose-armed prospect whose stuff is headlined by a mid 80s fastball that will top at 89mph. Luis is a tall, lean RHP prospect with an easy delivery. 6-foot-3, uber physical, athletic (6.8 runner), with exit velocities up to 104mph. He is the guy that people in the stadium stop what they are doing to watch him hit. Dallmeyer, Washington Courthourse; Mark Snowden, Taylor; Chase Maynard, Jonathan Alder; Derrick Welsh, Athens, UTL: Nate Shaw, Canfield; Griffin Ailes, Field; Tommy Skelding, Marlington; Andrew Griffin, Unioto, P: Jacob Miller, Liberty Union; Ethan Stewart, Meigs; Colby Shriver, Martins Ferry, C: Treston Nemeth, Harrison Central; Caiden Leidich, Worthington Christian, INF: Patrick Fultz, Springfield Shawnee; Cole Commisso, Tinora; Grant McGuire, Wynford; Ben Nichols, Zane Trace, OF: Jack Vogele, CHCA; Brady Leser, Fredericktown; Johnny Hill, Columbus Academy; Dylan Dominguez, South Range, P: Cooper Robinson, CHCA; Kade Arn, Ben Logan; Ethan Rapp, Eastwood; Joseph Dzierwa, Ostego, C: Robert Verba, Pymatuning Valley; Liam McCollister, Tuslaw, 1B: David Murawski, Worthington Christian, INF: Evan Reiter, Riverdale; Grayson Reynolds, Centerburg; Case Boos, Eastwood, OF: Alex Carandang, Elyria Catholic; Dylan Robinson, Wynford; Thomas Simon, Edison Milan; Kaden Mastri, Sandy Valley, P: Sam Collene, Wynford; Levi Ellis, Elyria Catholic, C: Brady Marshall, Orrville; Calvin Cackowski, Wickliffe; Dominic Brancel, Hawken; Blake Gnepper, Ottawa Hills, INF: Peyton Cassley, Amanda Clearcreek; Hagan Hejduk, Grand Valley; Maxton Lower, Northmor; Ben Bobo, McNicholas; Krayton Kern, Archbold; Gage Sullivan, Kirtland; Ian McBane, Richmond Edison; Jay Mast, Waynedale, UTL: Nathaniel Adkins, Fairview; Owen Canter, Manchester, Player of the year: Landon Price, Lincolnview, Coach of the year: Nolan Crabtree, Lucasville Valley, P: Landon Price, LIncolnview; Carter Nickel, Lucasville Valley; Nolan Schmitz, St. Henry; Caleb Niese, Miller City, C: Tyler Hall, Millersport; Ashton Bour, Hopewell-Loudon, INF: Sam Muetzel, Newark Catholic; Titan Selvie, Cincinnati Christian; Owen Menge, Columbia; Nick Palm, Tiffin Calvert; Dominic Bouscher, Toronto, OF: Eric Hoover, Hopewell-Loudon; Mathew Keener, Fairfield Christian; Jace Lipps, Tri-Village; Nate Scanlon, Dayton Christian, P: Robert Martin, South Webster; Derek Meyer, Fort Loramie; Bryce Amos, Shadyside, C: Carson Fox, Lincolnview; Vince Hulse, New Bremen, INF: Bryar Householder, East Knox; Peyton Blue, River; Andrew Keener, Fairfield Christian; Ayden Lichtensteiger, Crestview; Collin Kroll, Monroe Central, OF: Sammy Amnah, Berne Union; Tanner Elwell, Newark Catholic; Carson Emery, Whiteoak; Carter Ringwald, Spencerville, P: Michael Levacy, Millersport; Andrew Champagne, Columbia; Patrick Mitchell, Andrews Osborne Academy; Alex Kanney, Buckeye Central, C: Nate Price, Whiteoak; Evan Wolter, Toronto; Connor Gephart, Lima Central Catholic, INF: Jordan Vallejo, Carey; Nolan Yoder, Berlin Hiland; Sam Seidel, South Central, OF: Cody Yoder, Berlin Hiland; Zebulin Kinsey, Toronto, UTL: Weston Hartman, Bishop Rosecrans; Nick Kandel, Hillsdale. Over the past few weeks, we've been taking a look at some of the top baseball players in Ohio. (minimum 25), Most Hits, Season vs. Hopkinsville (KY) Christian County (04/09/2010), Jake Dickerson, Bellville Clear Fork hit two grand slams in the Columbus Northland hit two grand slam home runs in the same game against Columbus Mifflin He showed an athletic repeatable delivery, a quick arm and 3 quality pitches. He can run his fastball into the low 90s, and he does it fairly easily with more in the tank. On the mound he will sit in the low to mid 80s, while topping at 86mph. However he remained somewhat under the radar as he was sidelined due to injuries until recently. The southpaw came into close a competitive game and before he threw a pitch the upside was obvious as he walked on the mound. The senior shortstop and Vanderbilt recruit batted .419 with two home runs, 25 RBI, 31 runs and 19 stolen bases last season for Olentangy Orange. In Division II, Badin teammates Eric Rawlings (pitcher), Lucas Moore (outfield) and Jimmy Nugent (catcher) were each named first-team All-Ohio. Despite his easy delivery and low effort arm stroke, the ball explodes from his low 3/4 slot from the left side. (minimum 500), Most Players Drafted As a preview to this season, the high school sports staff of the Gannett Corp.'s more than 60 Ohio newspapers and websites compiled a who's who of the Buckeye State's prep baseball players. Roman showed that he is one of the top prospects in the entire 2022 class. As the leaders in baseball player development and college baseball recruiting, Baseball Factory instructs and scouts more than 20,000 players every year. It has proven to be a pitch that elicits weak contact and quite a bit of swing-and-miss. He has a ton of present strength and it plays at the plate. We first saw Joe at a Baseball Factory event back in 2016, and it has been exciting to watch his hard work and physical maturity turn him into one of the top pitchers in the country. Contact Us. He also visited Kentucky and Ohio State. 6-foot-4, long-limbed with endless projection left on his frame. Kevin Askeland Feb 10, 2023 Longest active baseball win streaks Blake is a talented 2022 prospect with great energy and life on the field to go with quality tools. Ashton Bour, Hopewell-Loudon, senior He's aggressive on the mound with good pace to the game while he's on the rubber. He had good finish to all of his stuff and repeated the delivery very well. record. Jones is a 5-10 senior guard who become the sixth player in program history to surpass 1,000 points. 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We have searched far and wide throughout the state to find the best prospects we can, to help them get to college and to help colleges find prospects that fit their culture. Beidelschies was far from an unknown as he participated in the PBR Future Games, where he made the team in a large part for his ridiculous breaking ball. Report: It doesnt take long to notice Hoover when watching him in game as he affects this game on several different levels. Sam Sustersic, Richfield Revere, recorded 5 doubles in one game vs. The senior was named the NW District Co-Player of the Year last season after averaging a double-double at 20.2 points and 11.6 rebounds per game to go with 4.6 assists. The ball jumps off his bat, he uses the entire field, he waits until the last second before firing and he does it all effortlessly. Defensively, Kyle has a good glove and clean exchange. At the plate he has quick hands and uses his present strength to get to his power. Earned honorable mention all-district honors last year by hitting .451 with seven doubles and 21 RBIs. On the mound everything works well, showing a clean on arm thats on time at foot strike. A 6-foot-6 southpaw with athleticism considering hes also a quality quarterback recruit. RJ is a quick-twitch athlete with a high ceiling. Termarr is a confident hitter with great rhythm, big bat speed and outstanding feel for the barrel. Report: In game hes been as good as anyone in this class. 31, including Tucker is a 2-way player with high level ability both as a pitcher and position player. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a301cb359593f4b He has a solid track record of offensive production and will be seen often this spring playing for one of the top HS teams in the country. He has very reliable hands, a quick exchange, the ability to throw from different slots and the internal clock you look for in an IF prospect. Brandon has the look of a lefty starter who will eventually pitch at the highest level. The University of Kentucky commit started off this season by showing off his power in Myrtle Beach, hitting two homers in a win over Clark County (Virginia), while driving in five runs. His feet and hands work well at 3B and he is athletic enough to play 1B and LF as well. His slider seems to be his most effective secondary offering at present, and the total package here has a ton of upside. His final stats for the spring/summer combined were eye-popping, 119 IP, 18-0, 1.17 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 138 K. Here is an uncommitted story from July, click here. Jared is one of the most advanced, mature hitters in the class. Paxton is a quick-twitch athlete who plays with good energy and intensity. He challenged hitters with his lively fastball that he commanded down in the zone, and up out of the zone when he wanted to in certain counts. One of the most productive bats for Team Ohio at the Northeast Senior Games. He is aggressive with that pitch, challenging hitters - and normally inducing weak contact or empty swings. Tag us on Twitter or Instagram at @SBLiveOH and let us know about other athletes worthy of fans attention. It's an effortless move through release and resulted in online carry through the bag and workout times as low as 1.90. Received second-team all-Northern 10 Conference honors as a freshman, as he broke the league single-season records for doubles (14) and RBIs (44). Carsten also has good hands and very good feel around the bag at 1B. Drop-and-drive type pitcher. Dylan is the premier pitching prospect in the 2022 class, and he was outstanding when we saw him at the Baseball Factory South Showcase. There are hundreds of outstanding third basemen in Ohio, and these lists are not intended to be comprehensive! In 2020, he averaged 21 points per game and was third-team all-district. His LH stroke always seems to be on time, and he is unfazed by velocity. The 6-foot-3-inch signed with Ohio University after averaging 29.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game last season. Report: After a strong summer and Future 50 appearance Schneider earned himself a roster spot on Team Ohio for the Junior Future Games. His LH stroke is natural and athletic, generating big bat speed and showing barrel accuracy. It seems to jump on hitters quickly and he began the day striking out two of the best hitters in the class. This is a quality all-around young player who is one of the top middle infielders in the 2022 class. Rittman, each threw 10 shutout innings in a 2011 Division IV Here are the best boys basketball players in the state of Ohio: The junior is rated by 247Sports as a Top-10 shooting guard in the nation and is the No. Here are the best baseball players in the state of Ohio: Walsh Jesuit shortstop Henry Kaczmar hits a single in the third inning against Mentor in the Division I regional semifinal baseball. His history of hitting and high baseball IQ make him an extremely attractive prospect in this year's class. (05/05/2008), Brandon Jackson, consecutive at-bats vs. Ironton. As a defender, he has natural actions in the infield, taking solid angles and having a good internal clock to determine when he needs to use his quick exchange and release. As a defender, Tommy has natural instincts and the speed to play CF at higher levels, and he has a strong accurate arm that would allow him to profile in RF as well. Career (minimum 100), Most Consecutive A durable frame, quick arm and good pitch repertoire is an excellent combination. Weve called him electric in several uncommitted articles and would like to change it up but thats the word that comes to mind each time we examine the young outfielder. He threw a high volume of strikes in his Baseball Factory West Showcase outing attacking hitters with his heavy fastball that was up to 90 mph. Has recently committed to Bowling Green State University and will look to help the Falcons after what should be an outstanding senior campaign this spring. His delivery is effortless, lulling hitters to sleep, before his quick arm works through to release and the ball jumps out of his hand and onto hitters in a hurry. Last season, Griffith was the Southwest District Division III player of the year and first-team All-Ohio after averaging 23.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game, leading Taft to a regional title and the state Final Four. A beast of a human being that is 6-foot-4, 225-pounds and athletic enough to play centerfield for one of the states top high school programs. Looks the part walking on the bump at 6-foot-3, and a put together 215-pounds. (minimum 35), Runs Scored, Season He is a plus runner with an easy stride and his slashing LH stroke leads to hard contact to all parts of the field. (minimum 350), Most Hits, Game Gannett staff members across the state researched and compiled a list of its respective area's top players. Not only are the tools there weve seen him deposit several moonshots over the fence in game. Fisher is an 2-sport elite athlete with huge upside on the diamond. One of the top arms available, if looking for an arm, here you go. Report: In the tail end of our Miami Prospect Games you could noticeably hear a loud crack every 30 seconds or so. As a sophomore, Harris helped lead the Irish to 20 wins plus sectional and district titles before the season was canceled. Austin is making Dell Rapids, SD a required trip for scouts this spring. His feel for the game carries over into the infield where he anticipates well, has sure hands and makes all plays seem to look easy. A ranking of the 2019 Best NFL Football Players in Ohio. As a preview to this season, the high school sports staff of the Gannett Corp.'s more than 60 Ohio newspapers and websites compiled a who's who of the Buckeye State's boys basketball players for the 2021-2022 season. Teams; CBS Sports . Kyle has a tall, lean frame and works well down the mound with some deception to his delivery and release. At the plate Gage gets excellent barrel whip leading to the 102 mph exit velocity he registered. Justin is one of the top LHP prospects in the country. The 6-foot-4 senior also toes the rubber for Norwalk, and has done so with success already this season, including a one-hit shutout against Willard with 10 strikeouts. The state of Ohio features another loaded senior baseball class this spring, one that includes Ranking the top 5 defensive coordinator candidates for Bills. At the plate Michael showed a patient, mature approach and a quick, level stroke. 2023 Recruiting Rankings. Cutter is also a real competitor on the mound with a fastball/breaking ball mix that makes him extremely effective. Rating Str. The fact that he had almost 20 offers and committed to Duke for Football shouldnt surprise you as he looks like a created video game player on the baseball field. Defensively, he is a solid receiver with an accurate arm and the baseball IQ you look for in a catcher. Pair all of that with his ability to throw strikes and it is easy to see why Andrew is viewed as an excellent starting pitching prospect. Sal is not only a power guy though, he uses the whole field well and battles when he's in the box. Brock rounds out his arsenal with a developing breaking ball. Highlights of Olentangy's 2-1 win over Hilliard Darby. Legitimate LH power is always a hot commodity and Jacob possesses it! Defensively hes a guy you could see in multiple spots with his athleticism and above average arm. Ethan has big raw power, and he has proven that he can bring it out in games. He was named first-team all-district and second-team All-Ohio. He has a track record of winning and pitching deep into games against all levels of competition. The PBR logo and Prep Baseball Report Covering All the Bases of High School Baseball are federally registered trademarks of Prep Baseball Report. New Concord John His projectable 6'3" frame is quick-twitch and he controls it very well. He complemented the fastball well with a tight breaking ball with 2-plane break and excellent feel for a change that he threw with good arm speed. Caden is a big, physical presence on the mound who throws from a high slot. spanned three days (04/27/2015, 05/04/2015, 05/07/2015). Season (minimum 15), Most Home Runs, Coming out of this event, Cam looked every bit of a top half of the 1st round guy. He has natural feel for the barrel and whip through the zone. Rankings StateRank: 11 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 473 / POS: 64 Report: A guy we've got to see several times this spring/summer who is skyrocketing his stock is Army commit Landon Beidelschies (Canfield HS). A change rounds out Walter's starter's repertoire with the look of a solid piece to a rotation at the highest level in the future. Tools, the ability to use them, personality, and really the overall air around Henry all point to future Major Leaguer. He commands all of his offerings well including his breaking ball and change that he is willing to throw in any count. Prospects are popping up left and right, making velocity jumps, improving 60-yard dash times and showing more power with the bat. Ohio's best: The top 21 high school boys soccer players in 2021, Ohio's best: Top 22 high school boys basketball players heading into 2021-2022 season, Ohio's best: Top 22 high school girls basketball players heading into 2021-22 season. (minimum 350), Most Home Runs, Game 2023 ESPN Pitchers. Ike has an enticing profile as a left-handed hitting catcher with a projectable frame. We have seen him in workouts run a 6.28 in the 60, show 95 mph raw arm strength and record an exit velocity of 105 mph. Craig was second-team All-Ohio in 2020 and first-team All-Ohio in 2021. Hit .340 with 20 RBIs in his first season at Moeller after transferring from the Seattle area. He uses the strong lower half on his 6'4", 218-pound frame very well and there is some loft to his stroke. His hands are quick and he squared up several balls against quality pitching in the Baseball Factory Florida Showcase. He showed his skills in handling quality arms at the Baseball Factory All-America Game with ease, as usual, and he also doubled down the left field line and scored a run. Joe Tann, Canton Central Catholic, was the winning pitcher in six of At the plate he has a simple but explosive swing with good balance and quick hands. 2023 Prep Baseball Report. Harris is a three-time All-Ohio selection and is coming off back-to-back seasons averaging 14 points per game. Each time we see him, he displays that he is a leader and an excellent teammate with a high baseball IQ, and he always impacts the game in a positive way.