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2026 Spring High School Team Previews: Division I


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2026 Spring High School Team Previews: Division I

Spring Team Preview: Beavercreek Beavers

Team Name: Beavercreek Beavers
Head Coach: Brandon Long
Division: I
2025 Record: 23-6
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost Regional Semi to Springboro
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/3

Coach Outlook: "We have a strong core returning and looking for some exciting underclassmen to make an impact. Great group of hardworking guys that love playing the game."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Leadership
  • Pitching
  • Defense

Top Returning Players:

  • Enzo Sansabrino- 2026 RHP, 1st Team All State (2025)- 11-0, Ohio Northern Commit
  • Brock Bukiewicz- 2026 SS/RHP, Francis Marion Univ Commit

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Enzo Sansabrino- RHP
  • Brock Bukiewicz- SS/RHP

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Easton Grimm- INF
  • John Gruenberg- OF/LHP

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Andrew Oppenheimer- LHP/OF

Spring Team Preview: Brunswick Blue Devils

Team Name: Belpre Golden Eagles
Head Coach: Grant Relic
Division: I
2025 Record: 18-9
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in District Finals to Massillon Jackson
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 4/4

Coach Outlook: "We return several arms that accounted for roughly 80% of our innings last year as we get ready to compete against a very difficult schedule once again to prepare us for a State Tournament run."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Starting Pitching
  • Team Speed

Top Returning Players:

  • Zach Callahan, RHP/1B, 2026, R/R, Ashland Commit. .318 AVG, 3 2B, 18 RBIs, 16 R, 4 IP, 1 W, 1 SV, 6 K
  • Kayden Draiss, RHP/1B, 2026, R/R, 43 IP, 6-1, 3.09 ERA, 24 K
  • Jackson Briggs, RHP/SS, 2027, R/R 31.1 IP, 2-2, 2.01 ERA, 26 K
  • Elijah Poindexter, 3B, 2026, R/R, .363 AVG, 5 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 25 RBIs, 24 R
  • Nolan Burke, RHP, 2026, Cuyahoga Community College Commit. 23.1 IP, 4.20 ERA, 21 K
  • Kyle Smigla, OF, 2026, L/R, .237 AVG, 1 2B, 9 RBIs, 14 R
  • Gavin Moore, OF, 2026, R/R, .262 AVG, 1 2B, 1 3B, 10 RBIs, 21 R, 10 SB
  • Jake Tamosiunas, OF, 2027, RHP/OF, 6 IP, 2 W
  • Jakob Miller, MIF, 2026, R/R, .286 AVG, 1 2B

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Zach Callahan
  • Kayden Draiss
  • Elijah Poindexter
  • Nolan Burke
  • Kyle Smigla
  • Gavin Moore
  • Jakob Miller

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Jackson Briggs
  • Jake Tamosiunas
  • Ian Kuhn
  • Josiah Martinez
  • Colton Sulima
  • Logan Nettles

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Joey Crawford, LHP/1B
  • Dylan Docherty, C
  • Tyler Scheutzow, LHP
  • Xander Yusi, 3B/RHP

Class of 2029 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Riley Turnick, LHP/1B
  • Andrew Justice, RHP/OF
  • Luke Tamosiunas, RHP/3B
  • Carter Hall, C/OF
  • Lucas Bail, RHP/3B
  • Erik Damasin, C/3B
  • Wesley Baker, RHP/MIF
  • Tommy Spiro, RHP/MIF

Spring Team Preview: Canton McKinley Bulldogs

Team Name: Canton McKinley Bulldogs
Head Coach: Zak Zelmer
Division: I
2025 Record: 15-13
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost 5-3 in District Semis to Strongsville
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 8/6

Coach Outlook: "Very good and experienced group returning for us. Very Demanding schedule - gotta bring it on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Federal League as every team is talented and well coached. Looking forward to seeing this team continuing to grow, and get better through out the pre season and season."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Experience
  • Starting Pitching
  • Defense

Top Returning Players:

  • Kenyerver Bolivar, C/1B, 2026
  • Aaron Fawver, P/SS, 2026
  • Mike Martin, P/2B, 2027
  • Colton Snyder, C, 2027
  • Tanner Ailes, P/OF, 2026
  • Brady Altland, P/OF, 2026
  • DeTryk Daniels, 3B/P, 2026
  • Luke Morton, OF/P, 2028

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Kenyerver Bolivar
  • Aaron Fawver
  • DeTryk Daniels
  • Tanner Ailes
  • Brady Altland

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Mike Martin
  • Colton Snyder

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Luke Morton

Class of 2029 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Desmond Parnell
  • Owen Hoskins
  • Timmy Gross

Spring Team Preview: Colerain Cardinals

Team Name: Colerain Cardinals
Head Coach: Tom Taulbee
Division: I
2025 Record: 9-17
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in Round 1 to Little Miami, 4-3
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 2/3

Coach Outlook: "We are a going to be a young scrappy team. We will pitch well and play good defense. We have a lot of unproven varsity players that are hungry. If we can perform better offensively, we have a chance to be a good team."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Leadership
  • Baseball IQ
  • Speed
  • Defense

Top Returning Players:

  • Landen Winer, P, 2026, 5'8 170, R/R 3 Year Varsity Letterwinner- 2025 Stats; 34IP, 10GP, 36K
  • Dario Sanchez, C/IF 2026, 6'0 170, R/R 3 Year Varsity Letterwinner-2025 Stats; 25 GP, .342AVG, .422 OBP, 25H
  • Gabe Muskovin- P, 2026, 6'0 170, R/R 2025 Stats; 15IP, 9GP, 
  • Paxton Behrle-P, 2026, 5/8 160, R/R 2025 Stats; 32 IP, 6GS, 31K, 3.281ERA

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Landen Winer
  • Dario Sanchez
  • Gabe Muskovin
  • Paxton Behrle
  • Aiden Hundley

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Chris Potts- OF, R/R 5'8 180
  • Cohen Ramey-OF, R/R 5'9 145

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Austin Taulbee-IF/P R/R 5'10 155
  • Evan Czarnecki-P/IF R/R 5'10 165

Spring Team Preview: Delaware Hayes Pacers

Team Name: Delaware Hayes Pacers
Head Coach: Dave Meikrantz
Division: I
2025 Record: 13-15
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in District Semifinal to Hilliard Davidson
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/5

Coach Outlook: "We are really excited about this group. This is the tightest knit group of guys we've ever had and we return a lot of production offensively and on the mound. We have high expectations for the year as this group of 2026 seniors finishes off an oustanding high school career."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Starting Pitching
  • Leadership
  • Offense

Top Returning Players:

  • Tank Tompkins 2026 OF/RHP 6'0/200 pounds. 4 year starter, team captain, MVNU commit. Led us offensively hitting .390 and 8 extra base hits.
  • Lucas Flack 2026 C/RHP 6'0/210 pounds. 4 year starter, team captain, Thomas More commit. Hit .363 with 7 extra base hits.
  • Landon Green 2026 INF/RHP 6'0/230 pounds. 4 year starter and a Clark State Commit. Landon has led the way on the mound since his sophomore year and also anchors our lineup. 

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Tank Tompkins
  • Lucas Flack
  • Landon Green

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Elijah Mowry - Hit in the 2 hole for us almost all year and played multiple positions as a freshman, his versatility is invaluable. 
  • Austin Lukacsko - Was our #3 starter on the mound and played corner OF and 3b as well as a freshman.
  • Gavin Cuellar - Played every game at SS for us as a freshman.
  • Anders Ekegren - Was starting 1b and would have contributed on the mound before an injury cut his freshman season short. 
  • Carson Brown - Projected to get his first Varsity innings this year as a Sophomore, had a great summer and should be a big arm for us the next three years as well as compete for an OF spot. 

Spring Team Preview: Dublin Coffman Shamocks

Team Name: Dublin Coffman Shamocks
Head Coach: Corey Gould
Division: I
2025 Record: 7-21
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in District Semis to Grove City
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/6

Coach Outlook: "We have most of our team coming back this year. Last year was most guys' first time on Varsity with only 4 returners, so having so many guys getting good experience last year has prepared us for this year. I'm incredibly excited to compete this year with this group of guys."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Leadership
  • Defense
  • Starting Pitching
  • Speed

Top Returning Players:

  • Drew Walti- C, R/R, 3 year starter, Ashland signee. Last year stats- 28 GP, .412 AVG., .635 SLG, 12 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 25 RBI, 13 SB
  • Holden Wilcox- SS/P, L/R. Last year stats- 28 GP, .247 AVG, .330 OBP; Pitching: 39 IP, ERA 4.846, 1.872 WHIP 
  • Nick Sullivan: OF, R/R. Last year stats- 13 GP, .243 AVG, .310 OBP, 9 RBI, 4 SB
  • Gavin Schimming- OF/P, R/L, Last year stats- 25 GP, .278 AVG, .422 OBP, 9 RBI, 5 SB
  • Jace Proper- OF/P, R/R, Last yar stats- 17 GP, .250 AVG, .294 OBP, 4 SB
  • Evan Blasinski- P, R/R, Last yaer stats- 32.2 IP, 6.857 ERA, 2.051 WHIP
  • Brendan Cox- IF/P, R/R, Last year stats- 19 GP, .195 AVG, .300 OBP, 7 RBI; Pitching: 15.1 IP, 100% SV, 4.565 ERA, 1.565 WHIP
  • Drew Lundgren- IF/P, R/R, Last year stats: .208 AVG, .263 OBP, 8 RBI,
  • Luciano Ruiz Beech- *Was injured last year, only played 1 full game*
  • James Baughman- P, R/R, Last year stats- 34 IP, 5.971 ERA,1.971 WHIP
  • Ryker Basom- 10 GP, .167 AVG, .250 SLG

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Drew Walti
  • Nick Sullivan
  • Jace Proper
  • Evan Blasinski
  • Drew Lundgren
  • James Baughman
  • Ryker Basom

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Gavin Schimming
  • Brendan Cox
  • Luciano Ruiz Beech

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Holden Wilcox
  • Landon D'Ippolito
  • Carson Stokes

Class of 2029 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Brooks Packanik

Spring Team Preview: Elder Panthers

Team Name: Elder Panthers
Head Coach: Mark Thompson
Division: I
2025 Record: 17-11
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost district finals to Beavercreek
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/4

Coach Outlook: "Inexperienced but talented group. Return 2 of 3 top pitchers. Strong up the middle with outstanding team speed. Pitching depth is a big question mark."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Speed
  • Defense

Top Returning Players:

  • Carson Smith, C, 2026, 6'1/180, 3-year starter, Akron recruit. 1st team all-GCL .306 BA, 19 H, 17 RBI's, 7 2B's, 8 SB. Only allowed 5 stolen bases on 11 attempts
  • Mason Chumbley, OF, 2026, 6'0/170, Tiffin recruit. 2nd team all-GCL. 18 R, 12 SB
  • Jared Lammers, INF, 2026, 6'3/195, Thomas More recruit. 2nd team all-GCL. .377 BA, 27 H, 16 R
  • Caleb McComas, RHP/INF, 2027, 5'11/185, 1.06 ERA, 1.17 WHIP
  • Ryan Smith, LHP/OF, 2027, 6'4/175, 2.43 ERA, 1.07 WHIP
  • Jack Rosenacker, INF, 2027, 6'2/190, .314 BA
  • Roger Waddell, OF/INF, 2026, 6'0/195, .293 BA
  • Dylan Wullenweber, INF/P, 2026, 5'10/185, .280 BA

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Carson Smith
  • Mason Chumbley
  • Jared Lammers
  • Roger Waddell
  • Dylan Wullenweber

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Caleb McComas
  • Jack Rosenacker
  • Ryan Smith

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Jake Bier
  • Justin Massa
  • Bradyn Ackerman
  • Grayson Smith

Spring Team Preview: Fairfield Indians

Team Name: Fairfield Indians
Head Coach: Lance Durham
Division: I
2025 Record: 4-24
2025 Tourney Finish: Last to Elder in first round 
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 9/4 

Coach Outlook: "My group is maturing. Excited to see how they respond as juniors and seniors in a tough conference."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Team Chemistry 

Top Returning Players:

  • Blake Morningstar, 2027, OF, 2nd team all GMC .388 avg 
  • Beckett Clemmons, 2027, INF, .308 
  • Teagan Lucking, 2027, OF, .299 
  • Nathan Lisk, 2028 C, .292

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Alex Brehm - Marietta Commit 
  • Trent Hampton - Wabash Valley Commit 

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Colton Owens, INF/OF
  • Justin Hembree, INF 
  • McCoy Marksbury, LHP/OF 

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Nathan Lisk 

Spring Team Preview: Findlay Trojans

Team Name: Findlay Trojans
Head Coach: Jordan Nell
Division: I
2025 Record: 18-7
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in District Semifinal to Brunswick
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 9/10

Coach Outlook: "The Findlay Trojans Baseball Program returns a lot of experience this season both offensively and defensively. We are excited about the experience we return as well as adding potential roles to our depth. We are excited about all 3 levels of our program with the players and the coaches that we are invested in. We feel that we have a good balance heading into the season. The NLL is always a challenge and we respect our league. We are looking forward to continuing to build our culture and the progression throughout the season one day at a time."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Defense
  • Leadership
  • Starting Pitching

Top Returning Players:

  • Luke Crates
  • Alex Gonzalez
  • Payton Longnecker
  • Ryan Maas
  • Jack Rhoades
  • Reece Stillings
  • Blade Wendt
  • Grant Emans
  • Jackson Flechtner
  • Jacob Gebhardt
  • Cole Hull

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Luke Crates
  • Alex Gonzalez
  • Payton Longnecker
  • Ryan Maas
  • Jack Rhoades
  • Reece Stillings
  • Blade Wendt

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Grant Emans
  • Jackson Flechtner
  • Jacob Gebhardt
  • Cole Hull
  • Owen LaRocco
  • Cooper McKanna

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Eli Ardner
  • Caleb Kanney
  • Hunter Sertell

Class of 2029 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Jameson Huelsman
  • Cade McDaniel
  • Marshall Rader

Spring Team Preview: Grove City Greyhounds

Team Name: Grove City Greyhounds
Head Coach: Robby Sexton
Division: I
2025 Record: 22-10
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost regional final against olentangy 
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/5

Coach Outlook: "Extremely excited to begin my 1st season at Grove City High School."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Defense
  • Starting Pitching
  • Baserunning 

Top Returning Players:

  • Reace Blount/SS/2026/5’11’/160 lbs/2026/3 year starter, .396 AVG
  • Braden Starner/3B/2026/5’10’/170/2026/3 year starter, .319 AVG
  • Carson Stickley/LF/2027/6’2”/190/2027/2 year starter starter starter, .330 AVG
  • Landon Hinkle/2B/ 2027/5’11”/175/2027/2 year starter, .361 AVG
  • Carson Welsh/ P/2026/6’/205 lbs/2026/1 year starter, 3.64 ERA, 36 K

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Reace Blount
  • Braden Starner
  • Carson Welsh

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Carson Stickley
  • Landon Hinkle

Spring Team Preview: Little Miami Panthers

Team Name: Belpre Golden Eagles
Head Coach: Gebe Olivencia
Division: I
2025 Record: 20-8
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in District Final to Moeller
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/4

Coach Outlook: "Little Miami looks to build on the foundation that was set during our historic 2025 season. We return several starters while adding some extremely talented underclassmen. We look to continue our offensive production and maintain superior defensive. This year several pitchers will have the opportunity to contribute on the mound as a lot of our production graduated in the 2025 class. LM expects to compete for another conference title year in and year out despite a large 2025 graduating class."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Offensive Production
  • Defense
  • Speed

Top Returning Players:

  • Lucas Basta, INF/P, 2026, Last Year Stats - .366 AVG, .464 OBP, 30 H, 11 2B, 1 3B, 22RBIs, 19 R, 12 SB
  • Ian Sukup, INF/P, 2026, Lincoln Memorial University Commit, Last Year Stats - .333 AVG, .410 OBP, 29 H, 8 2B, 15 RBIs, 24 R, 7 SB

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Lucas Basta - INF/RHP
  • Ian Sukup - INF/RHP
  • Camden Fox - INF/RHP
  • Thomas Jackson - OF
  • Nathan Ricketts - RHP/OF

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Blake Longbottom - LHP/OF
  • Adam Trickey - C
  • Dominic Mahon - RHP

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Owen Hoch - INF/OF
  • Isaac Sukup - OF
  • Bryce Grubenhoff - RHP/OF

Class of 2029 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Nolan Cordrey - C/INF

Spring Team Preview: Olentangy Berlin Bears

Team Name: Olentangy Berlin Bears
Head Coach: Mike Weaver
Division: I
2025 Record: 21-7
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in Regional Semifinal to Olentangy
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/5

Coach Outlook: "We return a senior class filled with experience and leadership. We also have a core group of young players that will be competing for spots vacated by our 2025 class. Our guys have really worked hard this off-season. We are excited to get started."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Pitching
  • Defense
  • Leadership
  • Athleticism

Top Returning Players:

  • Carter Elliott, RHP, 2026, 6'0" 190, Ohio Dominican Recruit, OCC Cardinal Player of the Year, 2nd Team PBR All-Ohio, 8-3 2.03 ERA, 65 K 19 BB.
  • Braylen Jehnzen, OF/LHP, 2026, 6'1" 185, L/L, Ashland Recruit, .363 AVG, .424 OBP, 5 2b, 5 3b, 20 RBI, 16 R.
  • Colin Bornino, RHP, 2026, 6'2 175, Mt. Union Recruit, 5-0 1.252 ERA, 46 K.
  • Mason Quatman, C, 2026, 5'11 185, R/R, .267 AVG, 4 2b, 1 HR, 11 RBI, 18 CS.
  • Dallen Maxson, SS, 2026 6'0" 170, 2026, R/R, .273 AVG, .427 OBP, 3 2B, 9 BB, 6 HBP.
  • Jackson Vondersaar, OF/P/C, 2028, 5'10, 165, R/R .309 AVG .408 OBP, 4 2b, 2 3b, 1 HR, 16 RBI, 10 BB, 6 HPB. 16.1 IP, 10 K.
  • Brody Dutcher P, 2026, 6'5" 175, Capital Recruit.
  • Cole Rovai, OF, 2026, 5'9" 160 L/R.
  • Nick Spitale IF, 2026 5'8" 145, R/R.
  • Chase Arnold, IF/P, 2026, 6'2" 180. R/R.

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Carter Elliott
  • Colin Bornino
  • Braylen Jehnzen
  • Brody Dutcher
  • Chase Arnold
  • Dallen Maxson

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Landon Arnold IF/OF, 6'1 185 R/R
  • Brayden Holcomb P/OF/IF 6'4"190, R/R

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Jackson Vondersaar
  • Teddy Porter P/IF, 6'5" 185, R/R

A Look Back At The 2025 Season:

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A Look Back At The 2024 Season:

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A Look Back At The 2023 Season:

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A Look Back At The 2022 Season:

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A Look Back At The 2021 Season:

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          A Look Back At What Would've Been The 2020 Season:

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          A Look Back At The Last Decade:

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          A Look Back At The 2018 Season:

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