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Defensively, he is ultra-smooth and polished with sure hands, natural actions and a huge arm to finish plays across the diamond. 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. With present strength, athleticism and useable power, this is a prospect to follow closely. Holmgren led Hoban in batting average (.370), hits (34), home runs (two), runs batted in (27), triples (four), hit by pitches (14), slugging percentage (.608) and on-base percentage (.496) last season as a junior. Joe Tann, Canton Central Catholic, was the winning pitcher in six of
Dominic has an extra-large 6'6", 215-pound frame whose leverage leads to some of the best raw power in the class. The Spartans are getting a good one here! At its best it looks just like his FB out of the hand and dives late - a true swing-and-miss pitch. He also struck out 15 in a win over Northwest and 10 in a loss to Walsh Jesuit. consecutive at-bats vs. Ironton. hit three consecutive home runs in three consecutive innings off three different pitchers
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. Rankings Recruiting Essentials JUCO Wire Junior Future Games PBR Player of the Year D1 Baseball Events Tournaments Prospect Reports HS Spring Coverage Contact Tweet Initial Class of 2025 Player Rankings (September) Thu September 30, 2021 Jordan Chiero and PBR Ohio Staff PBR Ohio Director of Scouting Follow on Twitter- @PrepBaseballOH Career (minimum 400), No Hitters, Season
He was named third-team All-Ohio. Tucker is a 2-way player with high level ability both as a pitcher and position player. He averaged 15.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game en route to second-team Western Buckeye League honors. This is a quality all-around young player who is one of the top middle infielders in the 2022 class. 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. A ranking of the 2019 Best NFL Football Players in Ohio. The ball jumps out of his hand, and he pairs that big fastball with a tight slider that can buckle the knees of right-handed hitters gearing up for velocity. He was first-team Cross County Conference and was honorable mention all-district. La Cueva, Albuquerque (28-3) About the rankings: The ESPN HIGH Elite 25 high school baseball rankings are compiled by . His actions are natural, his feet work well and he has easy carry to his throws across the diamond. He has an ideal durable catcher's build, and he was solid behind the dish in workouts and the game. He's a "true" baseball player who competes and finds a way to make a positive impact on every game he plays in. rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school . He is the guy that people in the stadium stop what they are doing to watch him hit. There is some rhythm to his stroke and he repeats it very well. He hit .286 last season and was 3-0 as a pitcher with an ERA of 0.98. He also showed quick-twitch actions in the middle infield with instincts and arm strength and go with it. They were compiled by the Ohio High School Athletic Association from information received by OHSAA member schools, coaches, athletic administrators and
Over the past few weeks, we've been taking a look at some of the top baseball players in Ohio.
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He's a strike thrower with a loose arm and quality stuff, and he is also an accomplished SS with good hands, plenty of arm, excellent speed and an effective RH stroke. 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. Shannon, a three-sport star at Ursuline, is a senior outfielder, infielder and pitcher. He has a mature approach at the plate driving balls the opposite way and showing legitimate power to LCF and CF. His LH stroke has generated triple-digit exit velocities and we've seen some majestic blasts off his bat. Grant has the look of a run-producing bat from a premium defensive position. Dylan is the premier pitching prospect in the 2022 class, and he was outstanding when we saw him at the Baseball Factory South Showcase. His energy and baseball IQ stand out each time he steps on the field, and when paired with a sweet LH swing and excellent hands at SS, you have a potential Day 1 selection in this year's draft. 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. This is a high ceiling prospect to follow closely! He moved laterally well and looked comfortable going to his backhand side and making plays on the run. He has the versatility to play all 3 OF spots effectively. He has a controlled, repeatable delivery with a clean arm stroke. Your IP: He was also 4-2 on the mound with a 1.89 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 37 innings. The left-hander is 9-0 this season with a 1.03 ERA and has not allowed an earned run since April 29. The University of Central Florida signee hit .286 last season with 13 RBI, nine extra-base hits and 18 runs scored. Prep Baseball Report (PBR) ranks him second in the state and named him to their Elite 25 Preseason Team. With added strength and some refinement, it's easy to envision a future force on the mound. Report: Karhoff is big, physical, and athletic. He has a strong, durable frame at 6'3"/205, a coordinated delivery, a clean arm stroke and a high-quality pitch repertoire. Untapped baseball potential as hes a three-sport guy who is also the QB1 for his high school. 2023 www.cincinnati.com. Jackson has an impressive combination of premium stuff and a track record of success. It has the shape you would expect from his arm slot with bite and depth to it. He generates easy mid-90s velocity and has one of the best breaking balls in the class that he uses as an out-pitch. He uses his long levers well in a clean, coordinated left-handed stroke that has leverage power (99 mph exit velocity) and good barrel control. (minimum 160), Consecutive Hits
Levi is a competitor on the mound with excellent feel to pitch. Best of the best from the showcase are highlighted. In the Baseball Factory All-America Game he went 2-3 with a triple, a walk, a stolen base and 3 runs scored. With advanced command, low to mid 90s velocity and an athletic delivery, JR fits near the top of the RHP prospects in this year's class. Beyond this group, there are numerous prospects that can help a collegiate program in some capacity. He has a true CF profile with what appears to be very good instincts to match the speed. ***** To view the entire rankings, please click here. Noah is an imposing figure on the mound and makes for uncomfortable at bats for both right and left-handed hitters. He's athletic enough to play either corner IF spot and looks to be a middle-of-the-order impact bat at the next level. He's another player that has put himself into the 1-1 mix for this year's draft. The ball comes off his bat with authority from an easy, controlled stroke. OHSAA Baseball State Tournament Over The Years, Ohio High School All-Decade Team: 2010-2019. Tony Fuduric,
Compact, unique arm action that comes together to be on time at foot strike, and generates obvious arm speed. A versatile defender that can play in the infield/behind the dish. @NoahSamol up to 95 at East Coast Pro!!! His fastball has been up to 92 mph and he has very good secondary offerings in a curve with bite and a deceptive change. He ran a blazing 6.28 in the 60 and made it look easy - and the speed plays in the OF. Marcus Johnson. Secondary wise he spins a well above average breaking ball for class and changeup that shows potential of being a quality third offering. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Mid to upper 80s fastball with the ability to work in the zone with his entire arsenal. He has a ton of present strength and it plays at the plate. Report: Obviously very on in the evaluation process but Richardson shows signs of a possible front line starter down the road. He also visited Kentucky and Ohio State. Defensively, he is a solid receiver with an accurate arm and the baseball IQ you look for in a catcher. While at Maryknoll School in Honolulu, Hawaii, he led the Spartans to back-to-back Division I championships before moving to Cincinnati. His off-speed offerings include a breaking ball that he adds and subtracts to while manipulating the shape at times. The ball is loud off his bat! His stroke has rhythm and is explosive. A ranking of the 2017 Best NFL Football Players in Ohio. Behind the plate Luke's big arm strength stands out. He also eclipsed 1,000 career points. (minimum 3), Most RBI, Season
When he showed secondary he had a power breaking ball that has potential to be an out pitch with a playable secondary. 2023 ESPN 3rd Basemen. He hit .458 with 21 RBI and 51 steals. Note: Many high school baseball players excel at multiple positions. 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. 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's a big target at 1B with sure hands a very good feel around the ball. St. Henry and Versailles played a 19-inning game on May 5, 2011. a home run off the first pitch against Tuscarawas
third inning vs. Mansfield Senior (2010). The Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association (OHSBCA) announced its 2022 All-Ohio teams Monday morning. Juliano was also named first-team all-district by the Northeast Ohio Baseball Coaches Association. Parnell led Hoban in runs scored (26), shared the team lead in doubles at eight with current sophomore Parker Falkenstein and current senior Nolan Holmgren and was third in stolen bases (11). If you have information that you believe should be included in these
Coming out of this event, Cam looked every bit of a top half of the 1st round guy. Every at bat seems to be a quality one with his excellent grasp of the strike zone and competitive attitude in the box. Middlefield Cardinal, struck out 42 in 17 consecutive innings in 1993. His right-handed swing is compact and accurate. Craig was second-team All-Ohio in 2020 and first-team All-Ohio in 2021. An intent driven delivery with an approach to attack hitters with the fastball. The performance was more than enough to earn an invitation to Top Prospect Games where he once again showed well and later committed to Oakland University. He ranked top-5 in the state in ERA and top-10 in wins, according to MaxPreps. The ball gets on hitters in a hurry and he has an aggressive approach on the mound regularly challenging hitters with that fastball. Hes a guy you could easily see taking big jumps as he continues to develop. 6-foot-1, well built prospect with a polished delivery that allows for easy velocity. Cutter is a talented 2-way prospect with a complete all-around game. Season (minimum 150), Most Strikeouts,
In 2020 we have had a year unlike any other No Spring HS season, uncertainty all summer with tournaments and showcases and the same can still be said this fall. 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 fastball is rarely squared up and he adds and subtracts to it putting it anywhere from the mid-80s to the low-90s. His HR came on a breaking ball in a left-on-left matchup. Miller helped lead the Lions to a Division III Central District championship and tossed a three-hitter with 13 strikeouts in a regional semifinal win over Eastwood. first inning of the first game of the 1982 season, and hit
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Earned an honorable mention all-Ohio nod as a junior when he hit .424 with seven doubles, three triples and a pair of homers. On May 17, 2008 Portsmouth High School triplets Howard, John and
Playing just eight games due to the OHSAA transfer bylaw, Elmore averaged 21.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.1 steals last season. Hit .348 with two homers last season and drove in 19 runs. Presently sits in the low 80s, peaking at 84mph from what weve seen. He showed his ability to use the entire field throughout his BP sessions at the All-America Game and he ripped a double into the RF corner in the game showing a very quick barrel. 1 Kentucky 71.02. Also a sought-after WR/DB, Fisher has decided to concentrate solely on baseball and the sky is the limit for the young infielder. His right-handed swing has barrel accuracy and big-time flick at contact. At the plate he has a simple but explosive swing with good balance and quick hands. Named an NHSBCA Preseason All-American, Taylor was All-GCL-South first team and hit .322 with a home run for the Lancers in limited action due to injury but has been considered the areas top prospect before the injury. His feel for the game carries over into the . The senior was Division II first-team All-Ohio last season after hitting .552 with 16 RBI, 26 runs scored and 15 stolen bases. Already possessing a true swing-and-miss offering in an outstanding curveball and advanced feel to pitch, Eli is a pitching prospect who continues to gain momentum. 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. After receiving offers across the country he recently committed to Georgia Tech. In addition, Druw has jumped in the infield and showed natural actions and plenty of arm at SS. Expect the engine on both sides to only get bigger as he fills out his long-levered frame. 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. Ridgemont (3/31/1998). (04/21/1965), Most Hits, Season
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. 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 committed to Detroit in August after decommitting from Penn State in the spring. Hills played 18 innings in a Regional Tournament game. Brock Whiteman,
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. Report: Hutchison shows all the signs of a future power arm down the road and matches the upside of just about anyone in this class. The junior is rated by 247Sports as a Top-5 player in his class and already holds offers from Pittsburgh, Miami (Fla.) and Cleveland State. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 31, including
At the plate Mason flashes bat speed in his LH stroke that leads to some pull-side power. 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. Last season, Harris averaged 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals per game in the regular season and shot 60% from the field to help the Irish win a Division II state title. Innings (minimum 25.0), Lowest Earned-Run
Jalin is an exciting prospect who oozes projection. Report: Theres so much to like here. McMillan is a two-time first-team All-Ohio and three-time first-team all-district selection and is the reigning player of the year in the Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference Red division. Also shows a much improved breaking ball. Matt Harcha each hit a homerun, and did it in the order of their
Brad was extremely effective at the Baseball Factory Florida Showcase attacking hitters with his fastball that was up to 90 mph and pounding the strike zone with all of his offerings. He also held offers from Akron, Eastern Michigan, Vermont and Wichita State, among others. Roman showed that he is one of the top prospects in the entire 2022 class. Sam Sifferlin, Wooster threw out six base runners in a single game
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His slider seems to be his most effective secondary offering at present, and the total package here has a ton of upside. Brian and Andy Mikols, Northwood, combined for 8 hits and 13 RBIs against Toledo Libbey. His pace is also good - both in his delivery and pitch-to-pitch. He is most comfortable using his quick left-handed stroke to turn on fastballs and drive them to the pull side. Despite his easy delivery and low effort arm stroke, the ball explodes from his low 3/4 slot from the left side. three ways:
In that span, Hardman has averaged double figures and has shot 38.5% from three-point range. Below we look to name the top 5 prospects in specific categories based on primary position in profile for the 2022 class. He's also a versatile defender with excellent natural actions at 1B and the ability to play LF. Those tools profile well in CF. Hayden is a big-time prospect on the mound with a quick arm, an athletic delivery and an ideal 6'3", 184-pound frame. There are some things to clean up path wise but hes a guy who could blossom/take off after being coached in a college program. He has very quick hands and his LH stroke is clean and coordinated. Here are a few prospects that we believe have tools that will carry to the next level. Columbus Northland hit two grand slam home runs in the same game against Columbus Mifflin
His strength and power showed through in the workout driving some balls deep to LF through the incoming wind. Luis is a tall, lean RHP prospect with an easy delivery. Fri September 17, 2021 A true out-pitch, it has 3/4 tilt to it with excellent shape and rotation. He averaged an impressive 25.7 points per game, which helped to earn him the title of Division II Southeast District Player of the Year, District 14 Coaches Association Player of the Year, and Southern Ohio Conference Player of the Year. Simi Valley, Calif. (25-8) 9. The speed plays in CF while he has the arm strength to also play RF at a high level. The winner of the Baseball Factory All-America Games's HR Derby, Jayson has a strong, coordinated right-handed stroke that allows him to really impact the baseball. He earned first-team all-state for state Division II runners-up Badin. It has proven to be a pitch that elicits weak contact and quite a bit of swing-and-miss. 2023 ESPN Catchers. TEAM RANKINGS. His barrel is quick, and he stays balanced and controlled throughout. His arm stroke is loose and easy and it is easy to see him adding velocity. Last two home runs were grand slams. He was first-team all-OCC-Ohio, first-team all-district and first-team all-state. Jones is a 5-10 senior guard who become the sixth player in program history to surpass 1,000 points. Ethan has big raw power, and he has proven that he can bring it out in games. Ryan Osterfeld, Dayton
He held offers from Cincinnati, Kansas State and West Virginia. Carsten also has good hands and very good feel around the bag at 1B. He commands all of his offerings well including his breaking ball and change that he is willing to throw in any count. He has natural loft in his stroke, and it seems that he hits one out every time he plays in a high-level event. Shows an athletic balance point, landing square with an upright finish. He has an advanced arsenal led by a fastball that sits in the low to mid-90s with late life, and he does it easy. He squared up pitch after pitch in each batting practice - shooting hard line drives to all fields and the gaps. The ball jumps off his bat, and there is some looseness to his stroke that he triggers by pulling his hands in close to his body. A ranking of the 2026 Best NFL Football Players in Ohio. Add in some loud tools (6.67 in the 60, 92 arm, 88 exit) and it's easy to see why he is a high-level prospect in the 2022 class. ***** To view the entire rankings, please click here. Colby is an athletic defender who ran a 6.91 in the 60 and has life in his body at SS. He had good finish to all of his stuff and repeated the delivery very well. Here are the best boys basketball players in the state of Ohio: 1. The senior catcher and Marshall University recruit helped lead Hoban (24-9) to a Division II state championship. Sal is one of the top prospects in the 2022 class thanks to his powerful and accurate RH stroke. Started this season by hitting .414 with 15 runs scored in the fist nine games. Hes in the top 1% tile of bat speed, rotational acceleration, and hand speed across all PBR states. 2026 Player Rank 10 Players Ranked Also showed a slider that was above average and a nice wrinkle changeup. Site By: PUREi, 2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID - Quick Hits, 2023 Spring High School Season Divisional Realignment Breakdown, 2023 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite - Quick Hits, Results From 2022 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID, 2023 Scout Day: Ohio Supreme - Quick Hits, 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID - Quick Hits, 2023 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only).
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