Baseball News. PBR Ohio Director of Scouting, Follow on Twitter- @PrepBaseballOHFollow on Twitter- @PBROhioScoutFollow on Instagram- @pbrohio. 6.5 runner, 90 mph outfield arm, 80+mph bat speed, and triple digit exit velocity. He continues to control at bats better than any high school player in recent memory and he brings a ton of positive energy to the field every day. He takes an aggressive swing with a coordinated move through contact that gives him good leverage while maintaining barrel accuracy. Feel type pitcher with easy effort. He's most comfortable turning on balls, but he is also very capable of driving it the other way and finding the LCF gap. He also eclipsed 1,000 career points. The right-handed senior pitcher was named Division II first-team All-Ohio last season as well as first-team All-Western Buckeye League. Tristan is one of the top LHP prospects in this class thanks to premium stuff, a track record of success and even more projection left. He's an excellent runner and it shows both on the bases and when he patrols the outfield. Put on a show at the JR Future Games for Team Ohio in BP, driving ball after ball with authority with the ball coming as hot as 95mph off the barrel. He lets the ball travel deep and uses a lightning-quick bat to get to pitches - and drive them. He moved laterally well and looked comfortable going to his backhand side and making plays on the run. We go through a rigorous process of identifying top prospects and constructing the top 100 high school baseball rankings. Earned honorable mention all-district honors last year by hitting .451 with seven doubles and 21 RBIs. Harris signed with Illinois. Jurrangelo is a special prospect who is one of the most unique players we have ever seen. State Records : Baseball - OHSAA He ran a 6.68 for us and his feet work well in the IF. Electric is the best way to describe Termarr. Luke is a high-level catching prospect with some loud, sought-after tools. Simi Valley, Calif. (25-8) 9. His stroke has rhythm and is explosive. The ball comes off his bat well and he is unfazed by velocity. Mahaffey recently committed to Penn State. Brock is a true power arm who gets excellent leverage in his delivery that leads to consistent mid-90s velocity. He hit .458 with 21 RBI and 51 steals. Add in a 6'3"/202-pound frame and good feel for the game and you have a high ceiling prospect at a premium position. Tucker is also an athletic infielder with a clean RH stroke that has surprising power. He moves well in the OF and has a strong, accurate arm that also allows him to jump on the mound and pitch effectively at times. Jacob is a big, physical left-handed hitter with big raw power. He also visited Kentucky and Ohio State. Glenn High School had 4 consecutive homeruns in 2005. At the plate Gage gets excellent barrel whip leading to the 102 mph exit velocity he registered. (minimum 600), in a Season (minimum Season (minimum 45), Most Stolen Bases, (minimum 5), Shutouts, Career He also spins a solid breaking ball and has a developing change that will give him a solid 3-pitch mix. A Marquette signee, Jones enters his final prep season with 1,124 career points after averaging 17 points, four assists and 3.5 rebounds last season as the Lions went 22-3 and were Division I regional runners-up. He looks to do damage and doubled in the live at bats. Michael is a quick-twitch 2022 OF prospect who is one of the fastest players in the country. ESPN High Elite 25 Boys High Baseball Rankings - ESPN Avery Hart West Florence High School Florence, South Carolina Graduating class of 2014 Sports: Baseball, Football Gender: Male Height: 5' 10" Weight: 165 lbs. Report: An arm that stole the show at our Northern Ohio Unsigned Senior was RHP Patrick Dinnen (Mayfield HS). There is some rhythm to his stroke and he repeats it very well. This is a young RHP with definite starter traits. Beyond this group, there are numerous prospects that can help a collegiate program in some capacity. Age: 17 Grayson Snipes Lancaster High School Lancaster, South Carolina Graduating class of 2013 Sports: Baseball, Cross Country Blake is a confident defender at SS who plays low and has sure hands. records (additions, deletions or corrections), it may be received by the OHSAA one of He continues to control at bats better than any high school player in recent memory and he brings a ton of positive energy to the field every day. A competitor with his ability to play the game makes Mic an intriguing prospect this spring. Sam Sustersic, Richfield Revere, recorded 5 doubles in one game vs. (minimum 10), Consecutive Shutouts, It starts with his right-handed power. media members. 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. Despite being one of the youngest players in the 2022 draft class, Brady possesses one of the most polished and mature all-around games. Brian and Andy Mikols, Northwood, combined for 8 hits and 13 RBIs against Toledo Libbey. He has the versatility to play all 3 OF spots effectively. There is some plane to his stuff and the ball seems to get on hitters in a hurry. Ohio High School Athletic Association 4080 Roselea Place Columbus, OH 43214 Fax: 614-267-1677 Email tstried@ohsaa.org OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL RECORDS Record Categories Use the following links to find a specific category or scroll down to view entire record book. He was second on the team in runs scored (24) and also shared the team led in doubles at eight with current sophomore Parker Falkenstein and current senior Shawn Parnell. Brad has good mound presence and repeats his delivery well, allowing for the advanced command. The University of Central Florida signee hit .286 last season with 13 RBI, nine extra-base hits and 18 runs scored. He is committed to Cleveland State. Defensively, he is a solid receiver with an accurate arm and the baseball IQ you look for in a catcher. He has confidence and rhythm from both sides of the plate with excellent feel for the barrel. Average, Season (minimum .600, at least 50 ABs), Highest Batting Report: When it comes to upside few prospects have as much as LHP Joseph Dzierwa out of Otsego HS. North Union hit two grand slam home runs in the same game against There is an awful lot to like in a 6'5" switch hitter who generates over-the-fence power using a short, efficient stroke from both sides of the plate. He is a talented 2-way player with big RH power, but the power in his right arm makes it look like his highest ceiling is on the mound. Owen quickly became a favorite of the staff and scouts at the Baseball Factory All-America Game. In Division II, Badin teammates Eric Rawlings (pitcher), Lucas Moore (outfield) and Jimmy Nugent (catcher) were each named first-team All-Ohio. Grant's physicality and athleticism stand out on the field, and that was no different in Kansas City at the Baseball Factory All-America Game. 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. He also can post workout pop times consistently in the low 1.9s with an above average arm. An extremely hard worker, Cole has elevated himself to one of the top RHP prospects in this year's draft. On the bump hes a high spin, upper 70s to low 80s guy with one of the batter breaking balls weve seen in that class. He also visited Kentucky. New Concord John Career (minimum 400), No Hitters, Season The junior was first-team GWOC and third-team all-district last season after averaging 13.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. Tools, the ability to use them, personality, and really the overall air around Henry all point to future Major Leaguer. Harris was second-team All-Ohio after averaging 18 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and 1.5 blocks per game last season en route to second-team All-Ohio honors. Standing on the mound at an intimidating 6'8", Chase has the makings of another power arm from Texas. At the plate Michael showed a patient, mature approach and a quick, level stroke. Subscribe Already a subscriber? (minimum 55), Most RBI, Career Hit .340 with 20 RBIs in his first season at Moeller after transferring from the Seattle area. His delivery is athletic and repeatable, and while his size isn't imposing on the mound - his stuff certainly is. A plus runner, he can handle CF at the next level with the arm to play any OF spot. 2023 Ohio Rankings - TBR The 3-pitch mix is very attractive, as is the probability to he will continue to add velocity. A true out-pitch, it has 3/4 tilt to it with excellent shape and rotation. 2025 Ohio High School Football Player Rankings | Prep Redzone Jaden is an intimidating presence on the mound with his extra-large 6'4" frame and high arm slot. Here are a few prospects that we believe have tools that will carry to the next level. He is committed to Chatham University. third inning vs. Mansfield Senior (2010). Hes physical at 6-foot-2, with triple digit exit velocity capabilities and an extra base hit threat every time he steps in the box. Hes also been a guy who consistently produces in game. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. At the plate, he continues to shine. His change rounds out his quality repertoire, and he should be a riser who garners a lot of attention this spring. At the plate he has quick hands and uses his present strength to get to his power. His calling card is his left-handed power that showed up, as usual, at the Baseball Factory South Showcase. High School Top 50; TRAVEL TEAM RANKINGS. Gannett staff members across the state researched and compiled a list of its respective area's top players. Ohio's top high school baseball players: Meet the state's best third basemen - Scorebook Live Highlights of Olentangy's 2-1 win over Hilliard Darby Ohio's top high school baseball players: Meet the state's best third basemen Who are the top third basemen in Ohio high school baseball this season? Jackson is comfortable on the big stage and seems to pitch deep into games every time he takes the mound - excellent traits in a starting pitching prospect. (regular-season, over two seasons), Runs Scored, Inning This is an extremely advanced hitter who had an RBI double in the game, and also showed extremely well in the defensive workout. Found inside . and Toledo Ottawa Jett has loud tools, plays with energy and always seems to make a positive impact on the game. The 6-foot-7-inch left-handed hurler did not pitch last season due to injury. 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. His performance in games was even louder than the workout with a towering HR to center field and several outstanding at bats that resulted in hard contact. (minimum 20), Runs Scored, Game Ohio's best: Top 22 high school boys basketball players heading into Baseball, Home | He commands all of his offerings well including his breaking ball and change that he is willing to throw in any count. Tim Stried, Director of Information Services In addition, we've seen those tools play at the highest level in games. Also worth noting he could be listed as a two-way guy for his well above average hit tool and ball skills over at third base. His off-speed offerings include a curve with late bite and a change for which he has good feel. 4 Connecticut 67.49. We go through a rigorous process of identifying top prospects and constructing the top 100 high school baseball rankings. He's already had a lot of success, and that shouldn't change as he climbs the ladder thanks to lots of ability and even more upside left. Kassius established himself as one of the top 2022 RHPs in the country with his performance at the Baseball Factory West Showcase. His energy and passion for the game shine through in everything he does. 4080 Roselea Place Justin is an electric and projectable athlete with quick-twitch actions and a lot of upside. His mid-90s fastball has late life, but his curveball is the difference-maker. The Indiana commit was 4-4 with a 2.02 ERA and 78 strikeouts in 41.2 innings. Ridgemont (3/31/1998). It has tight rotation along with late depth, and he can land it for strikes at any time His athletic delivery and quick arm produce a lively fastball that sits in the low 90s and it is easy to envision Jacob in the rotation at higher levels. 2023 ESPN Catchers. He is committed to Tennessee. He has starter traits with an easy, repeatable delivery (that also has good tempo) and a quality 3-pitch mix. (1987), Magnolia Sandy Valley's Frank Cilona was the first batter of the Those points were tabulated to determine the top 22 players. Fisher is an 2-sport elite athlete with huge upside on the diamond. tournament), Consecutive Wins His fastball sits in the upper 80s now and comes from a tough 3/4 slot. INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE INDIVIDUAL PITCHING TEAM COACHING/MISCELLANEOUS Overall, this a strike-thrower with a quality pitch mix to follow closely. In the Baseball Factory All-America Game he went 2-3 with a triple, a walk, a stolen base and 3 runs scored. Brenner is an elite athlete who is a high-level prospect as an OF on the baseball field and as a QB on the football field. He finished with 143 strikeouts and gave up just six earned runs. Coming out of this event, Cam looked every bit of a top half of the 1st round guy. His feet and hands work well at 3B and he is athletic enough to play 1B and LF as well. The ball gets on hitters in a hurry and he has an aggressive approach on the mound regularly challenging hitters with that fastball. He tunnels all of his stuff well and has some deception in his deliver and release that makes it very difficult on hitters. His fastball has excellent metrics and it may give him a slight edge on the mound in some eyes, but the bat will also play at higher levels. There is natural rhythm and feel for the barrel in his stroke and flashes of left-handed power. JeanPierre even jumped on the mound and ran his fastball up to 96 with a lightning-quick arm. We've seen exit velocities up to 105 mph and towering HRs off his bat. Started this season by hitting .414 with 15 runs scored in the fist nine games. He impressed every step of the way at the Baseball Factory All-America Game in Kansas City. It took a bit to realize that it was the crack of a catcher's glove as 22 RHP Warren Hartzel (Greenville HS) was warming up. 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. He complements the FB with a slider that has some late bite to it. This is a young player with a high baseball IQ who is a winner and makes any team he is on better. Miller was first-team All-Mid-State League-Buckeye Division and was named the Division III Central District Player of the Year. 4 player in Ohio. 1 spot in our first update of the season. Both his personality and his abilities fit that description. To view the Positional Breakdowns, please click below: To view the Uncommitted Class of Positional Breakdowns, click below: To view the 2021 Summer Showcase Statistical Breakdowns, click below: To view the entire Class of 2025 rankings, please click here. David struck out 2 in his inning of work at Kauffman Stadium in the Baseball Factory All-America Game. Submitted to the OHSAA by a fan with documentation to verify the A "fresh" cold-weather arm from Michigan, he is firmly in the day 1 mix for this year's draft. 2023 ESPN Outfielders. It's an effortless move through release and resulted in online carry through the bag and workout times as low as 1.90. We started with the top first basemen, next up were the catchers, then shortstopsand second basemen, and now it's the third basemen's turn. (minimum 20, extra innings), Most Strikeouts, Just as impressive as the physical traits is the feel to hit.