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2026 Spring High School Team Previews: Division II

February 2, 2026

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With 2025 now in the past, Prep Baseball Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best high school coverage that can be found anywhere in 2026. Starting in February, we began releasing team previews for squads across the state. Ahead, we will have Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings coming your way.

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2026 Spring High School Team Previews: Division II

Spring Team Preview: Amherst Steele Comets

Team Name: Amherst Steele Comets
Head Coach: Matt Rositano
Division: II
2025 Record: 29-3
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in D-II State Championship Game to Anthony Wayne
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/4

Coach Outlook: "After last year's magical run to the State Championship Game, we have a real chance to get back to Canal Park. Returning 7 starters and our top 3 pitchers (5 All-Ohio selections), this group has a ton of experience and motivation to build on. An extremely challenging schedule will help us get to where we need to be come tournament time. We're looking forward to a fun and exciting 2026 campaign."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Pitching
  • Experience
  • Senior Leadership
  • Team Speed
  • Depth

Top Returning Players:

  • Harrison Schneider, RHP/3B, 2026, 6'4/195 lbs, R/R, 4-year starter, team captain, Bowling Green recruit, 1st Team All Ohio... Pitching: 9-0, 1.38 ERA, 69 K, 24 BB, .153 opponents batting average, FB 90-92... Hitting: .358, 12 R, 9 2B, 2 HR, 24 RBI, .476 OB%
  • Landon Wolf, 1B, 2026, 6'2/215 lbs, L/R, 3-year starter, team captain, Ashland recruit, 1st Team All-Ohio... Hitting: .338, 28 R, 7 2B, 2 3B, 6 HR, 54 RBI, .569 OB%
  • Cole Marquez, OF, 2026, 5'9/155 lbs, L/R, 3-year starter, team captain, Tri-C recruit, 1st Team All-Ohio... Hitting: .360, 32 R, 3 2B, 1 3B, 18 RBI, 27 SB, .504 OB%
  • Cael Charles, RHP, 2027, 6'1/165 lbs, R/R, 3-year starter, Kent State recruit, 2nd Team All-Ohio... Pitching: 11-0, 1 save, 1.24 ERA, 64 K, 28 BB, .159 opponents batting average
  • Cole Charles, LHP/OF, 2027, 6'1/165 lbs, L/L, 3-year starter, Kent State recruit, 2nd Team All-Ohio... Pitching: 6-1, 1 save, 2.23 ERA, 51 K, 34 BB, .127 opponents batting average, FB 97-90... Hitting: .360, 25 R, 5 2B, 2 3B, 20 RBI, 11 SB, .455 OB%
  • Cooper Bingham, SS, 2027, 6'2"/180 lbs, L/R, 2-year starter, 1st Team All-SWC... Hitting: .365, 30 R, 9 2B, 20 RBI, 11 SB, .491 OB%
  • Tyler Denn, OF, 2026, 6'0/175 lbs, L/L, 4-year starter... Hitting: .235, 15 R, 5 2B, 1 3B, 13 RBI, 8 SB, .429 OB%
  • Eli Toyoda, 2B, 2027, 6'0/170 lbs, R/R, 2-year starter... Hitting: .190, 5 R, 6 RBI, .393 OB%
  • Nick Wilkinson, OF/LHP, 2027, 6'0/170 lbs, L/L... Hitting: .400, 7 R, 1 RBI, 3 SB, .600 OB%
  • Zaiden Rosario, C, 2028, 5'8/170 lbs, R/R... Hitting: .273, 3 R, 1 2B, 5 RBI, .429 OB%
  • Brody Glick, RHP, 2026, 6'1/210 lbs, R/R, Pitching: 4.00 ERA, 9 K, 4 BB, .208 opponents batting average

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Harrison Schneider
  • Landon Wolf
  • Cole Marquez
  • Brody Glick
  • Spencer Cain, RHP, 2026, 6'2/180 lbs, R/R, Capital University recruit
  • Tyler Denn
  • Zander Hopkins, RHP/UTIL, 2026, 6'2/185 lbs, R/R
  • Spencer Haney, C, 2026, 5'10/170 lbs. R/R

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Cael Charles
  • Cole Charles
  • Cooper Bingham
  • Eli Toyoda
  • Nick Wilkinson
  • Gavin Ford, OF, 2027, 5'10/160 lbs, L/L
  • Braylon Hans, OF, 2027, 5'10/160 lbs, R/R
  • Jeremy Stepp, RHP, 2027, 6'1/170 lbs, R/R, transfer from Firelands
  • Christian Wolf, 1B/RHP, 2027, 6'5/270 lbs, R/R
  • Cam Murphy, LHP, 2027, 6'3/180p lbs, L/L
  • Larry Polonkay, UTIL, 2027, 6'2/170 lbs, R/R

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Zaiden Rosario
  • Zach Diedrick, RHP/INF, 2028, 5'11/170 lbs, R/R
  • Christian Vorhees, LHP/OF, 2028, 5'11/175 lbs, L/L
  • Nick Laudato, RHP/UTIL, 2028, 5'9/165 lbs, R/R

Class of 2029 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Carter May, INF, 2029, 5'9/170 lbs, R/R
  • Bryce Bender, LHP/OF/1B, 5'11/170 lbs, L/L
  • Chael Schneider, LHP/1B, 5'11/175 lbs, L/L

2026 Spring Team Preview: Anthony Wayne Generals

Team Name: Anthony Wayne Generals
Head Coach: Ryan Donley
Division: II
2025 Record: 25-4
2025 Tourney Finish: Won D-II State Title
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 3/4

Coach Outlook: "Last season, winning the DII State Championship, something that nobody close to our program will ever forget. That being said, we've put that behind us and shifted our focus solely on the 2026 team. We will have some new faces in the lineup this year and we return some key pieces as well. As a staff, we couldn't be more proud of the development we've seen this offseason and we have a lot of confidence in our guys. Our goals and expectations remain the same and we expect to be competitive again in 2026."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Team first approach
  • Fundamentally sound
  • Athletic

Top Returning Players:

  • Eli Donawa, OF, 2026, Northern Lakes League Player of the Year; NW District 7 Player of the Year; 1st Team All-Ohio
  • Lukas Potkanowicz, IF/1B, 2026; NW District 7 1st Team; 1st Team; 1st Team All-Ohio (2024)
  • Drew Madalinski, RHP, 2026, University of Findlay
  • Blake Madalinski, RHP, 2026, University of Findlay
  • Jackson Urenovitch, RHP, 2026, Bowling Green State University; NW District 7 1st Team
  • Jett Smith, C, 2027; Northern Lakes League 2nd Team; NW District 7 2nd Team

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Lukas Potkanowicz, IF/3B
  • Eli Donawa, OF
  • Drew Madalinski, RHP
  • Blake Madalinski, RHP
  • Jackson Urenovitch, RHP

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Jett Smith, C
  • Kaden Rouser, IF/RHP
  • Drew Bellian, 3B/1B

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Cam Sellers, OF
  • Caden Ehrenreich, RHP

Class of 2029 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Erikson Zimmerman, C/3B/RHP

2026 Spring Team Preview: Avon Eagles

Team Name: Avon Eagles
Head Coach: Pat Scholla
Division: II
2025 Record: 8-15
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in D2 District Semifinals on a walk off to Green
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/6

Coach Outlook: "We have leaders in our program that understand our vision and standards. They understand what it takes to compete and be successful at a high level. The team first mindset by this group will set them a part. All off season they have bought into the process and each other. Our team holds each other accountable... encourages when things are done correctly and builds each other up when things need to be adjusted. Our guys don't blink when adversity hit, adversity is a part of life. Really excited for this group to go on the journey together."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Family
  • Team first mindset
  • Accountable
  • Hardworking
  • Positive and Learning mindset
  • Overall athleticism
  • Speed
  • Veteran Pitching
  • Team depth

Top Returning Players:

  • Jensen Petro, RHP, 2026, 3 year varsity pitcher, 24.0 IP, 2 SV, 18 SO, 2.33 ERA
  • Ben Strichek, RHP, 2026, 2 year varsity pitcher, 19.2 IP, 23 SO, 2.13 ERA
  • Matthew Sheldon, RHP, 2027, 2 year varsity pitcher, 27.2 IP, 2-2, 18 SO, 3.54 ERA
  • Nathan Peters, C/INF, 2027, 4 year varsity player, .280 AVG, .418 OBP, 9 BB, 3 SB, 7 R
  • Bryce Chura, OF, 2027
  • Owen Huron, OF, 2027
  • Trevor Sykora, INF, 2028

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Jon Carter, RHP
  • Evan Masuga, RHP
  • Mateus Porter, 1B/DH
  • Damian Rodriguez, INF

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Nathan Peters, C/INF
  • Matthew Sheldon, RHP
  • Bryce Chura, OF
  • Owen Huron, OF
  • Jack Goldian, UTL
  • Austin Wolfe, OF
  • Carter Jenny, RHP/INF
  • Cameron Ocepek, 1B/LHP/OF
  • Landon McQuality, INF

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Sam Griffiths, INF/RHP
  • Trevor Sykora, INF
  • Kyle DeLury, OF
  • James Tuttulomondo, C/3B
  • Gavin Koehler, INF
  • Case Birth, LHP
  • Philip Gigliotti, RHP
  • Dario Gomez, OF/LHP
    Owen Murphy, INF/OF/LHP
  • Ryan Pesta, C, INF
  • Logan Millsaps, RHP/INF
  • Nick Lombardy, INF
  • Charlie Brunner, OF

2026 Spring Team Preview: Avon Lake Shoremen

Team Name: Avon Lake Shoremen
Head Coach: Kevin Collins
Division: II
2025 Record: 16-10
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in District Semifinal to Warren Harding
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/3

Coach Outlook: "Building on a 16-win season highlighted by several sophomore starters earning their first varsity experience, the Shoremen return six position players and three starting pitchers. With experience and depth, they’ll be battle-tested and eager to take on top competition all season long."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Lineup Depth
  • Confident we have one of the strongest middle of field defense in area SS/2B/CF
  • 15-16 juniors on varsity roster

Top Returning Players:

  • Alex Hicov, LF, Sr. 2-year varsity, team captain. Last Year Stats - 1st Team SWC, .345 AVG, 3 2B, 1 3B, 16 RBI, 16 R
  • Bailey Thibeault, P, JR. 2-year varsity. Last Year Stats - HM SWC, 32.2 IP, 5-2, 3.00 ERA, 30 K, 12 BB
  • Grant LeHoty, C, Sr. 4-year varsity, team captain. Last Year Stats - .270 AVG, 1 2B, 6 RBI, 8 R (18 games played)
  • Blake Andresen, P, SR, 3-year varsity, team captain. Last Year Stats - 3-2, 1 Save (limited by injury)
  • Josh Bobrowski SS, Jr. 2-year varsity, Last Year Stats - 2nd Team SWC, .364 AVG, 1 3B, 12 RBI, 24 R, 8 SB
  • Chase Cartwright 2B, Jr. 2-year varsity, Last Year Stats - 2nd Team SWC, .333 AVG, 5 RBI, 10 R, 3 SB
  • Alex Soloff CF, Jr. 3-year varsity, Last Year Stats - .304 AVG, 1 2B, 1 3B, 11 RBI, 16 R, 16 SB

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Blake Andresen
  • Alex Hicov

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Bailey Thibeault
  • Alex Soloff
  • Chase Cartwright
  • Josh Bobrowski

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Avery Evans
  • Gianni Smaldino

2026 Spring Team Preview: Clay Eagles (Oregon)

Team Name: Clay Eagles (Oregon)
Head Coach: Jim Phillips
Division: II
2025 Record: 19-10
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost to Steele in Regional Final
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/4

Coach Outlook: "Last year's young and talented team gained experience, built confidence, won the NLL Cardinal (fourth title in five years), and reached the regional final. Many players return for 2026, raising expectations. This year's schedule is designed to challenge us and prepare us for the state tournament. If this team can stay healthy and put the team first, I believe we can accomplish great things!"

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Pitching
  • Defense
  • Leadership

Top Returning Players:

  • Darin Fussell SS/RHP 2026 6-3/170 LBS, R/R 2 year starter. Last Years Stats 5-2, 1.80 ERA, 45 K, 7 BB
  • George Edwards RHP 2026 6-2/170 lbs, 2 Year Letter Winner. Last Year Stats 2-0, 1 SV, 2.59 ERA, 20 K's, 12 BB
  • Alex Goetz CF/C 2026 5'8/165, 2 Year Letter Winner, Last Year Stats .224 AVG, 5 2Bs, 3 3B, 1 HR, 14 RBI, 13 RS, 15 SB
  • Brayden Toneff 2B 2027, 5'8 160 1 Year Letter Winner, Last Year Stats 3 2Bs, 1 3B, 9 RBI, 9 RS, 16 BB, 2 SB
  • Ray Campos SS/3B/RHP 2027 6'0 175, 1 Year Letter Winner, Last Years Stats 1 3B, 3 RBI, 4 RS, 7 BB, 3 SB. 8.0 IP, 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 14 K's, 1 BB
  • Bryce Besgrove 1B/OF/LHP 2028 6'2 200, 1 Year Letter Winner, Last Years Stats- .284, 6 2B, 1 3B, 6 RBI, 15 RS, 3 SB. 1-5, 3.31 ERA, 39 K's 19 BB
  • Brannan Vargas C, 2027 6'2 210, 1 Year Letter Winner, Last Years Stats- .264, 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 11 RBI, 11 RS, 0 SB

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Darin Fussell
  • George Edwards
  • Alex Goetz

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Brayden Toneff
  • Ray Campos
  • Max Morrison
  • Max Sutton
  • Jayce Derr

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Bryce Besgrove
  • Brannan Vargas
  • Landon Echelberry-Transfer Findlay

2026 Spring Team Preview: Dublin Scioto Irish

Team Name: Dublin Scioto Irish
Head Coach: Ryan Longbrake
Division: II
2025 Record: 11-16
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in district semifinal to Teays Valley
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/3

Coach Outlook: "The Irish have their eyes set on "getting over the hump" in the tournament as they have lost in the district finals the past two seasons. They feel as if they are equipped to do so as they are returning a plethera of varsity experience with many guys poised to make a significant jump in production. There may be teams that can outswing or outpitch the Irish, but their goal every time they step on the field is to outcompete their opponents in heart and mind."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Culture
  • Defense
  • Speed
  • Depth

Top Returning Players:

  • Brooks Marple: SS, 2027, 5-10/170 pounds, S/R. 3 year starter, team captain. Last year stats: .354 AVG, .390 OBP, 20 R, 18 RBI, 20 SB
  • Jack McKee: CF/RHP, 2026, 6-2/185 pounds, R/R. 4 year starter, offers to play quarterback at the next level. Last year stats: .346 AVG, .421 OBP, 7 2B, 17 R
  • Jake Lichtensteiger: 1B/P, 2026, 6-4/195 pounds, L/R. 2 year starter, team captain, Ohio Northern recruit.
  • Gavin Kissell: 3B/P, 2028, 5-11/190 pounds, L/R. Started every game as a freshman last year. Last year stats: 1 error out of 80 chances, .280 AVG.
  • Vince Gamez: C/P, 2026, 5-11/185 pounds, R/R. Last year stats: .300 AVG.

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Jack McKee
  • Jake Lichtensteiger
  • Vince Gamez

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Brooks Marple
  • Braylon Braswell
  • Grady McMillen
  • Max Kauffman

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Gavin Kissell
  • Crosby Nosek
  • Landon Rinker

Class of 2029 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Sam Kroner
  • Grady Mantini

2026 Spring Team Preview: Hudson Explorers

Team Name: Hudson Explorers
Head Coach: Buddy Dice
Division: II
2025 Record: 22-7
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in Regional Semifinal to Oregon Clay 
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/4

Coach Outlook: "We have a group of seniors who have played together for a long time that have a lot Varsity experience from a 2025 Regional Semifinal team. Our underclassmen have a lot of ability and hope to provide a lot of offense and pitching for us during the upcoming season."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Defense
  • Offense
  • Experience
  • Mix of proven talent and high upside underclassmen

Top Returning Players:

  • Xavier Pallo, SS/RHP, 2027, 5-9/166 lbs, R/R. Last Year Stats - .328 AVG, .436 OBP, 23.2 IP, 3.85 ERA
  • Jack Sutton, RHP, 2026, 6-3/170. Last Year Stats - 30.2 IP, 5 W 0 L, 1.286 ERA, 40 K, 13 BB, 1.010 WHIP

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Chase Dennison
  • Jack Sutton
  • Alex Travis
  • Luke Sutton

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Michael Brindley
  • Luke Humenansky
  • Hayden Lipinski
  • Xavier Pallo

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Chase Deutsch OF/P 6' 0", 155lbs R/R

2026 Spring Team Preview: Lakewood Rangers

Team Name: Lakewood Rangers
Head Coach: Grant Graves
Division: II
2025 Record: 23-8
2025 Tourney Finish: DII Regional Finals, Lost to Walsh Jesuit 7-0
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/5

Coach Outlook: "The 2025 season was historic for our program. The returning group of Varsity players, led by our Senior Class, is eager to create similar success in the 2026 season. We return key starters in the infield, pitching rotation, and outfield. This experience and leadership will play a big role in setting our 2026 goals. Our team features 2025 All-State selections, District and Conference honorees, and a host of players eager to define their roles and help compete for a Conference Title and a deep run in the OHSAA State Tournament."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Experience
  • Offense
  • Pitching
  • Versatility

Top Returning Players:

  • Nick Hart, RHP/OF/INF, 2026, 6'0/205-pounds, R/R, 3 year starter, Marietta Recruit. Last Year Stats- .344 AVG, .873 OPS 8 2B, 1 HR, 24 RBI, 14 R, 8 SB. 2.00 ERA, 1 Save, 22 K's, .115 BAA
  • Drew Jones, CIF, RHP. 2026, 6'2/200 lbs, R/R, 2 year starter, BGSU Recruit. Last Year Stats- .313 Avg, 1.027 OPS, 8 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 20 RBI, 30 R, 16 SB. 2 Wins, 3 Sv, 22 K, .689 ERA
  • Cooper Russell, SS, 2026, 5'8/155 lbs, R/R, 3 year starter, Brown Recruit. Last Year Stats- .393 Avg, 1.193 OPS, 6 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 21 RBI, 39 R, 19 SB. 87 PO, 6 DP's
  • Jackson Comer, LHP/1B, 2027, 6'2/245 lbs, R/L, 1 year starter. Last Year Stats- .732 OPS, 1 2B, 1 HR. 5-0, 36 K's, 1.67 ERA, .147 BAA
  • Luke Legato, OF/INF, 2027, 6'0/180 lbs, R/R, 1 year starter. Last Year Stats- .700 OPS, 3 2B's, 1 HR, 12 RBI, 16 R, 12 SB
  • Riley Verderber, RHP, CIF, 2027, 6'5/240 lbs, L/R, 2 year starter. Last Year Stats- .937 OPS, 9 2B, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 14 R, 30 BB. 4-2, 1 save, 45 K, 2.14 ERA, .195 BAA

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Nick Hart
  • Drew Jones
  • Cooper Russell

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Luke Legato
  • Jackson Comer
  • Finn Schroeder
  • Riley Verderber

2026 Spring Team Preview: Lima Senior Spartans 

Team Name: Lima Senior Spartans 
Head Coach: Casey Reed
Division: II
2025 Record: 6-20
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in DIstrict Semifinals to Oregon Clay 
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 8/7

Coach Outlook: "We return most of our team from last year that was made up of a bunch of sophomores and juniors. We only replace 1 position player and 1 pitcher from last year. Most of our guys have multiple years of varsity experience and we will look to that to help us continue to improve."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Experience
  • Speed
  • Pitching Depth 

Top Returning Players:

  • Riley Miller, C/RHP, 2027, 5-9/185, R/R 2 year starter and runner up for league player of the year last year. .295 average with 22 stolen bases and 22 runners thrown out on the bases.
  • Brady Wright, INF/RHP, 2027,5-6/170, R/R First team all conference selection and led the team in average at .360 last year
  • Yahir Brito-Diaz, UTL/RHP, 2026, 6-0/200, R/R will be a 4 year starter for us
  • Emmanuel Jokinen-Rutz, SS/RHP, 2027, 6-0/190, R/R will be a 3 year starter at shortstop for us

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Yahir Brito Diaz
  • Blake Hahn
  • Cooper Twining
  • Jayden Miller 

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Riley Miller
  • Brady Wright
  • Emmanuel Jokinen-Rutz
  • Josiah Phillips 

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Nazhir Gayden
  • Mason Tatro
  • Avan Hawkins

2026 Spring Team Preview: Loveland Tigers

Team Name: Loveland Tigers
Head Coach: Ryne Terry
Division: II
2025 Record: 22-8
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in Regional Final to Anthony Wayne 4-3 in extra innings
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/6

Coach Outlook: "The Tigers enter 2026 looking to win 3 conference titles in a row and make another run at a trip to State. In 2025, Loveland went 22-8 winning the ECC, a District Title and an appearance in the Regional Finals. A core group of position players and pitchers return alongside a young, talented group of 1st-time varsity players."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Leadership
  • Defense
  • Speed

Top Returning Players:

  • Brady Stidham, SS, 2026, R/R, 4-Year varsity starter, Miami (OH) football commit. 2025 1st Team All-Conference, 2025 1st Team All-City. 2025 Stats: .340 AVG, 6 2B, 24 RBI, 24 R, 14 SB
  • Blake Carrigan, OF, 2026, R/R, 3-Year varsity starter, Northwood University commit. 2025 1st Team All-Conference, 2025 2nd Team All-City. 2025 Stats: .310 AVG, 11 2B, 4 HR, 26 RBI, 25 R
  • Drew Oerther, P/DH, 2026, L/L, 4-year varsity starter, Kent State Commit. 2025 Stats: .333 AVG, 2 2B, 4 HR, 15 RBI 15 R. 2-1, 2.4 ERA, 28 K, 14.1 IP, .184 BAA
  • Nathan Ryan, P, 2026, R. 1-year varsity. 2025 Stats: 20.1 IP, 3 SV, 0.68 ERA, 11K
  • Rylan Litchfield, IF/P, 2026, R/R. 1-year varsity. 2025 Stats: .280 AVG. 11 IP, 2-0, 1.9ERA, 1 SV, 10 K
  • Brody Miller, P, 2026, R. 1-year varsity starter. 2025 Stats: 23.2 IP, 2-2, 2.66 ERA, 16K

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Drew Oerther
  • Blake Carrigan
  • Brady Stidham

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Luke Zicka
  • Rory Strayer
  • Luke Varadachari
  • Brayden Montgomery

Class of 2028 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Owen Liu
  • Parker Konkle

2026 Spring Team Preview: Massillon Perry Panthers

Team Name: Massillon Perry Panthers
Head Coach: Craig Whitaker
Division: II
2025 Record: 14-13
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in District title to Walsh Jesuit 3-1
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 8/3

Coach Outlook: "The Panthers will be built around a solid group of seniors this season. Coming off a strong finish to the end of 2025 they hope to continue that winning streak heading into 2026."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Leadership 
  • Defense
  • Speed
  • Pitching

Top Returning Players:

  • Jack Kintz SS/RHP, Tiffin U., 4 yr letter winner 
  • Ben Rodgers 1B/RHP, Mount Union U., 4 yr letter winner
  • Hunter Brand 2B/RHP, 3 yr letter winner
  • Roman Allessandro 3B/RHP, 2 yr letter winner
  • Liam Badertscher OF/C, 3 yr letter winner
  • Bryan Witmer 2B/1B, 3 yr letter winner
  • Rowan Halter 2B/OF/RHP, 2 yr letter winner
  • Cade Karrenbauer OF, 2 yr letter winner

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Jack Kintz
  • Ben Rodgers
  • Hunter Brand
  • Roman Allessandro
  • Liam Badertscher
  • Bryan Witmer
  • Rowan Halter
  • Cade Karrenbauer

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Jonathan Lemon

2026 Spring Team Preview: Massillon Washington Tigers

Team Name: Massillon Washington Tigers
Head Coach: Spike Ridgley
Division: II
2025 Record: 12-15
2025 Tourney Finish: Lost in District Title to Hoover
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/2

Coach Outlook: "The Tigers will be returning 5 starters who gained a lot of important experiences last year in big games. Our group is working with intention and purpose to prepare to take the next step as a program in the upcoming season. We will be a senior led team that is strong up the middle defensively and we feel our pitching will give us a chance to win in each game."

2026 Team Strengths:

  • Pitching
  • Hitting
  • Infield Defense

Top Returning Players:

  • Drew Longwell OF/1B/LHP, 2026, 5-11/215, L/L, 3 year starter .256 AVG, 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 14 RBI, 34 IP, 3.5 ERA, 41 K, 20 BB, 1.58 WHIP
  • Will Hymes OF/1B, 2027, 5-10/215 R/L, 2-year starter, Last Year Stats - .348 AVG, 7 2B, 1 HR, 11 RBI
  • Isaac Maxheimer 2B, RHP, 2027, 2 year starter, 6-1/215, .233 AVG, 8 RBI, 29 IP, 22 K, 22 BB, 5.8 ERA

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Drew Longwell
  • Blaike Hobson
  • Jake Rivera
  • Xander DeAngelis
  • Brady Coleman
  • Noah Jenkins
  • Aiden Wilhelm
  • Jaydien Randolph
  • Brayden Kraemer

Class of 2027 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Alex Henthorn
  • Will Hymes
  • Mascen Marceric
  • Isaac Maxheimer
  • John Schneider
  • Reece Weiford

A Look Back At The 2025 Season:

To view the 2025 Ohio Spring HS Report, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

A Look Back At The 2024 Season:

To view the 2024 Ohio Spring HS Report, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

A Look Back At The 2023 Season:

To view the 2023 Ohio Spring HS Report, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

A Look Back At The 2022 Season:

To view the 2022 Ohio Spring HS Report, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

A Look Back At The 2021 Season:

To view the 2021 Ohio Spring HS Report, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

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

          To view each of the parts to the No 'Last Dance' Series, click below:

          To view the 2020 Team Previews, click here.

          To view the 2020 Preseason All-State Teams, click here.

          To view the 2020 Virtual Ohio High School State Tournament/Preseason Team Rankings, click here.

          A Look Back At The Last Decade:

          To view the Ohio High School All-Decade Team 2010-2019, click here.

          A Look Back At The 2019 Season:

          To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

          To view the 2019 All-State Teams, click below.

          To view the 2019 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

          A Look Back At The 2018 Season:

          To view the 2018 Team Previews, click here.

          To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

          To view the 2018 All-State Teams, click below.

          To view the 2018 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

          A Look Back At The 2017 Season:

          To view the 2017 Team Previews, click here.

          To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

          To view the 2017 All-State Teams, click below.

          To view the 2017 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

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