The trio has helped lead Badin to a 26-6 record, a Greater Catholic League-Coed titleand a trip to the state Final Four. The points guard played on a 16 U team during the AAU season and later played on a 17U club when he was just 14. Kevin Askeland Feb 10, 2023 Longest active baseball win streaks He has a strong, durable frame at 6'3"/205, a coordinated delivery, a clean arm stroke and a high-quality pitch repertoire. Defensively hes a guy you could see in multiple spots with his athleticism and above average arm. 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. He can run his fastball into the low 90s, and he does it fairly easily with more in the tank. . His right-handed swing is compact and accurate. Perfect Game's Class of 2021 HS Baseball Player KY State Rankings.Ranking Last Updated 7/6/2021. He was named first-team all-Central Buckeye Conference. Report: Take a look at the offensive profile for 1B Caden Crawford (CHCA). Sal is one of the top prospects in the 2022 class thanks to his powerful and accurate RH stroke. RJ is a quick-twitch athlete with a high ceiling. (05/05/2008), Brandon Jackson,
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Beyond this group, there are numerous prospects that can help a collegiate program in some capacity. Over the past few weeks, we've been taking a look at some of the top baseball players in Ohio. Best of the best from the showcase are highlighted. Highlights of Olentangy's 2-1 win over Hilliard Darby. as runners-up in 2014. In the Top 100 but dont have a video or headshot? Austin is making Dell Rapids, SD a required trip for scouts this spring. As a freshman at North Canton Hoover, he averaged 20.4 points per game and was third-team All-Ohio. His right-handed swing is quick and leads to hard contact. He stood in with confidence all weekend and collected 2 hits included a rocket double that only got about 5 feet off the ground and ended up in the RCF gap. Mikey had 2 hits in the Baseball Factory All-America Game including a line drive that left the bat at 105 mph. The Spartans are getting a good one here! We've seen exit velocities up to 105 mph and towering HRs off his bat. Jordan Chiero and PBR Ohio Staff 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. 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. The 6-foot-6 lefty made the prestigious East Coast Pro after multiple showings of a fastball that was 90+ with reports of topping 95mph. Report: Several names come to mind here but a guy that dices every time we see him is RHP Austin Sizemore out of Olentangy HS. He can do everything well on the field. Innings (minimum 25.0), Lowest Earned-Run
Both were effective as out-pitches. 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. Rittman, each threw 10 shutout innings in a 2011 Division IV
The junior guard averaged 15.2 points and 4.9 assists last season, leading Centerville to a Division I state championship and first-team All-Ohio honors. This ties the national record for first
2023 Prep Baseball Report. Blake is a confident defender at SS who plays low and has sure hands. Expect the engine on both sides to only get bigger as he fills out his long-levered frame. Both gap power and HR power have been on display from Jacob, and he has stood in well against high-level pitching. 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. 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. The 3/4 slot gets some tailing action to it as well. The state of Ohio features another loaded senior baseball class this spring, one that includes Ranking the top 5 defensive coordinator candidates for Bills. Here are a few prospects that we believe have tools that will carry to the next level. Justin is one of the top LHP prospects in the country. 6-foot-3, uber physical, athletic (6.8 runner), with exit velocities up to 104mph. He moves through balls well to throw and has an accurate arm to go with the strength. 2022 Ohio High School Boys Basketball Player Rankings | Prep Hoops Ohio 2022 Rankings WL indicates Watch List Access all of Prep Hoops Subscribe for access to all premium articles and rankings. There is a confidence about him when he steps in, and he backs it up with consistent hard contact regardless of the level of pitching he is facing. We will start on the mound where the 6-foot southpaw shined against some of the states older/top prospect. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Bases, Season (minimum 200), Wins, All-Time
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At the plate Mason flashes bat speed in his LH stroke that leads to some pull-side power. Get up to date emails on all the latest player news, clubs, coaches, and more! Jalin is also a solid defender with sure hands and plenty of arm for the left side of the diamond. @NoahSamol up to 95 at East Coast Pro!!! Tools, the ability to use them, personality, and really the overall air around Henry all point to future Major Leaguer. In 2020, he averaged 21 points per game and was third-team all-district. All signs point to a quality starting pitching prospect in Karson. He holds offers from Louisville, Ohio State, West Virginia, Purdue and Kansas State. He has a history of winning and pitching deep into games making him an attractive starting pitching prospect. He finished with 143 strikeouts and gave up just six earned runs. He throws quality strikes with his low 90s fastball and has an outstanding curve that has tight rotation and 2-plane break. Log in 2023 ESPN Shortstops. He has an ultra-projectable 6'3" frame that works well in all that he does on the field. 2026 Player Rank 10 Players Ranked Baseball News. A competitor with his ability to play the game makes Mic an intriguing prospect this spring. The LH stroke is simple and easy with the ball jumping off the bat to all fields. Report: A guy weve got to see several times this spring/summer who is skyrocketing his stock is Army commit Landon Beidelschies (Canfield HS). With one of the loudest tool sets in the class, Gavin turns heads each time he steps on a field. scorebooks or copies of yearbooks. Both his personality and his abilities fit that description. 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. The ball is loud off Kaden's barrel and he is most comfortable turning on pitches and driving them to the pull side. 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. JeanPierre has huge tools that make him one of the most intriguing 2-way prospects in the 2022 class. This is an extremely advanced hitter who had an RBI double in the game, and also showed extremely well in the defensive workout. He hit .400 with two homers and 27 RBI. The Louisville commit was dominant all season as he finished with a 9-1 record and minuscule 0.70 earned run average. He has also been used a short reliever. Hendrickx, a senior and Kent State University recruit, had a .464 batting average, 39 hits, 15 doubles, three triples, 22 RBI, 25 runs and 12 stolen bases last year as a junior. Check out Prep Hoops 2021 Ohio Player Rankings. Combining strength, speed and overall athleticism Ross fits the mold of the "new" catcher. 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. An extremely hard worker, Cole has elevated himself to one of the top RHP prospects in this year's draft. He struck out 20 batters against Circleville and then followed that up a week later by striking out 21 batters against Amanda-Clearcreek. Hitters (minimum 2), Consecutive Innings
ViewTop Measurablesfrom Baseball Factory & Team One Events. 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. 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. 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. Jett is a dynamic prospect who has played himself into the day 1 draft conversations. 148.72.208.168 At the plate Cutter stalks the pitch with a hanging stride and lets the barrel fly on pitches he likes. Tim Stried, Director of Information Services
The Cincinnati commit has risen up the rankings. Taylor Belza, Elyria Catholic, freshman One of the most highly touted freshmen in the state, he has already committed to West Virginia and was named the top player in the class of 2025 by Prep Baseball Report. 6.89 runner who moves well in all phases. A corner infielder and pitcher, he hit .455 with nine doubles, five homers and drove in 29 runs last season. Sam Shafer, New Washington Buckeye Central, and Lance Horner,
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Jaden is an intimidating presence on the mound with his extra-large 6'4" frame and high arm slot. Report: Similar to Fusselman, OF Jake Tschida (Roger Bacon) is a guy who has advanced tools across the board and could have been highlighted under almost any category. The 6-foot-2 junior can play shortstop or third base. 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 has starter traits with an easy, repeatable delivery (that also has good tempo) and a quality 3-pitch mix. The senior was Division II first-team All-Ohio last season after hitting .552 with 16 RBI, 26 runs scored and 15 stolen bases. Report: 6-2, 220-pound southpaw Braden Gebhardt was an upside arm for Team Ohio a month ago, showing a heavy, mid-80s fastball, which he attacked hitters with. Ranking by State. They were compiled by the Ohio High School Athletic Association from information received by OHSAA member schools, coaches, athletic administrators and
2 JSerra Catholic. Gallery Ohio's Top Ten Players by Class. A 6-foot-6 southpaw with athleticism considering hes also a quality quarterback recruit. La Cueva, Albuquerque (28-3) About the rankings: The ESPN HIGH Elite 25 high school baseball rankings are compiled by . Report: In game hes been as good as anyone in this class. It is a free and easy stroke with the ability to keep the barrel in the zone for a long time and utilize the entire field. As a freshman, Cupps averaged 11.2 points per game and was named first-team all-district and second-team All-Ohio. Yoel is one of the most talented 2-way players in the 2022 class. He also pitched 42 innings, had a 2-3 record with a 2.33 ERA and 89 strikeouts. Obvious upside here. That packages puts him in the top tier of shortstop defenders in this draft. 6.5 runner, 90 mph outfield arm, 80+mph bat speed, and triple digit exit velocity. St. Henry and Versailles played a 19-inning game on May 5, 2011. Drop-and-drive type pitcher. Defensively, he is a left side of the infield candidate who has shown the ability to make plays off platform with quality/reliable hands. On the mound he works his big 6'4", 220-pound frame down the mound and his extremely quick arm leads to mid-90s velocity. (minimum 55), Most RBI, Career
spanned three days (04/27/2015, 05/04/2015, 05/07/2015). Already an impressive prospect, there is an even higher ceiling ahead for Kassius. Andy (4-5) had 1-2B, 2-RBI's
Shows an athletic balance point, landing square with an upright finish. INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE INDIVIDUAL PITCHING TEAM COACHING/MISCELLANEOUS A ranking of the 2019 Best NFL Football Players in Ohio. Report: Pierce Bauerle (Franklin HS) could easily have been the choice for raw power but the combination of physicality and the ability to consistently find barrels in game landed him under hit tool. The left-hander is 9-0 this season with a 1.03 ERA and has not allowed an earned run since April 29. He was named third-team all-district and first-team GCL-South. The 6-foot, physical right-hander then stepped on the mound and tossed his first warmup pitch at 89mph. Dakota is a premium athlete who is an extremely high-level prospect both on the baseball and football fields. Our rankings algorithm requires a minimum number of games played before we can accurately rank teams. It seems to jump on hitters quickly and he began the day striking out two of the best hitters in the class. We crowned four state champions during the spring and enjoyed a full summer of summer ball with tournaments and showcases throughout the state. Hit in the middle of the order last year for Bishop Hartley and hit for average and power, batting .431 with seven doubles, five homers and a team-high 23 RBIs. Season (minimum 40), Most Stolen
He hit .458 with 21 RBI and 51 steals. He is rated by 247Sports as the No. He throws from close to a 3/4 slot which gets the expected sink and tail to his low 90s fastball that touches higher at times. 2023 www.cincinnati.com. He impacts the baseball with an aggressive move through contact and he also profiles well in RF with the ability to also play LF and 1B. He is committed to Holy Cross. He has a knack for being on time and finds the barrel with regularity. He was able to switch batter-to-batter and maintain his mechanics from both sides and control his stuff. Earned an honorable mention all-Ohio nod as a junior when he hit .424 with seven doubles, three triples and a pair of homers. Craig was second-team All-Ohio in 2020 and first-team All-Ohio in 2021. He is committed to Cleveland State. He also shot 51% from three-point range. At the plate Gage gets excellent barrel whip leading to the 102 mph exit velocity he registered. (minimum 130), Highest Batting
At the plate, he hit .319 with two homers. The curve had good downer action to it and the slider had 3/4 tilt with some late bite. His feet and hands work well at 3B and he is athletic enough to play 1B and LF as well. 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. The approach is geared to pull-side loft and he finds the barrel with regularity. Protected: 2nd Grade/2033 Watch List. Log in The Wittenberg commit had multiple three-hit games for Olentangy as a junior. Sarver had a historic 2021 season where he eclipsed 1,000 career points, was named the Southwest District IV player of the year, earned first-team All-Ohio honors and led Tri-Village to a district championship. As a position player the leverage he generates on the mound carries over to big RH power. The senior catcher and Marshall University recruit helped lead Hoban (24-9) to a Division II state championship. 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. He has committed to Frontier Community College. Report: Yet to play a high school game but has already received power 5 offers. The sharp-shooter has received all-district honors in each of the last two seasons and was honorable mention All-Ohio last season. He has the versatility to play all 3 OF spots effectively. He complements the FB with a slider that has some late bite to it. The PBR logo and Prep Baseball Report Covering All the Bases of High School Baseball are federally registered trademarks of Prep Baseball Report. 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. played in 32 post-season tournament games, as the team went 31-1 in
Coming out of this event, Cam looked every bit of a top half of the 1st round guy. He also pitched, finishing with a 2.21 ERA. A 6-foot-3, 220-pound prospect who is a legit two-way talent who also plays hoops for Hoban. Ohio's best: The top 21 high school football players in 2021, Ohio's best: The top 21 high school girls volleyball players in 2021, Ohio's best: The top 21 high school girls soccer players in 2021. The right-handed senior pitcher was named Division II first-team All-Ohio last season as well as first-team All-Western Buckeye League. Athletic mover with a compact, loose arm that is capable of generating fastball velocities up to 83mph. (minimum 5), Shutouts, Career
At the plate he ranks near or at the top of the class when it comes to raw power and it comes from the left side. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. (1987), Magnolia Sandy Valley's Frank Cilona was the first batter of the
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. vs. Cincinnati Colerain (04/29/2004). Gage is a dynamic 2022 OF prospect with the exciting combination of top-of-the-scale speed and left-handed power. 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.
The combination of physical profile, present stuff, mound presence, and potential to remain a starter at the next level put him into the top 15 overall. Check out the Prep Redzone 2025 Ohio Player Rankings. Report: Uncommitted OF Brady Shannon went from an under the radar guy to one of the hotter names on the recruiting scene after a MONSTER summer that culminated with him being one of the offensive MVPs for Team Ohio at the Future Games. Report: Its hard to be more impressive that Theophilus was at our Southern Ohio Rising Prospects this summer. Jacob is a big, physical left-handed hitter with big raw power. A trio of MLB Draft Day One infielders grab the spotligh; also, several arms lit it up in Arizona. Young is a third-year starter for a team that is coming off a Division I regional championship appearance. Named first-team all-Miami Valley Conference-Gray last season when he hit .408 with 23 RBIs and 28 runs scored. Mason's 4-1 regional championship win over Moeller, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Email us now. He has a controlled, repeatable delivery with a clean arm stroke. He is also extremely reliable at SS with sure hands and a strong, accurate arm making him one of the top all-around players in the class. However he remained somewhat under the radar as he was sidelined due to injuries until recently. Ashton Bour, Hopewell-Loudon, senior We have seen Kyle on several occasions, and each time we get a loud power display in BP. 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. He moves through routine balls well and shows dependable hands and an accurate arm. The former Baseball Factory Rookie All-American is an athletic OF prospect with a track record of hitting. Teams; CBS Sports . St.
We saw him throw in some big time moments while playing for the one of the states premier high school programs and he was always confident and composed out there. Fisher is an 2-sport elite athlete with huge upside on the diamond. His actions are natural, his feet work well and he has easy carry to his throws across the diamond. #escfam #baseball #training #strength #development #pitching #hitting #WorkHard #Weightlifting #fitness #sport #athlete pic.twitter.com/kGOiPjArJX. As a sophomore, he hit .393 to help Elder reach the Division I state championship game. A case can be made that Tucker was the most consistent hitter in the country throughout the summer. Lefty stick that has gap to gap pop and should grow into a run producer type down the road. Nazier is a unique prospec! 2021 has given us a little bit more normalcy in life, and the high school baseball scene is no different. He pounded the strike zone with a lively fastball that got into the low 90s. Hayden is a big-time prospect on the mound with a quick arm, an athletic delivery and an ideal 6'3", 184-pound frame. Secondary wise he spins a well above average breaking ball for class and changeup that shows potential of being a quality third offering. His lean 6'2" frame will continue to mature and enhance the right-handed power that he already shows at the plate. Kent State got a good one here. Brock is a true power arm who gets excellent leverage in his delivery that leads to consistent mid-90s velocity. His delivery is athletic and repeatable, and while his size isn't imposing on the mound - his stuff certainly is. He's a versatile defender who can fit at either corner OF spot as well as 1B and do a quality job there. Brian and Andy Mikols, Northwood, combined for 8 hits and 13 RBIs against Toledo Libbey. Harris signed with Illinois. 8 Oregon 64.59. (minimum 30), Consecutive Wins
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. Paxton is a quick-twitch athlete who plays with good energy and intensity. Presently sits in the low 80s, peaking at 84mph from what weve seen. He helped lead WJ (28-4) to a Division I state semifinal appearance after winning sectional, district and regional championships. Average, Season (minimum .600, at least 50 ABs), Highest Batting
Has an athletic balance point with in line shoulders. Report: After a strong summer and Future 50 appearance Schneider earned himself a roster spot on Team Ohio for the Junior Future Games. 5 Memphis 66.17. He stalks pitches, stays in his legs and swings with intent. A versatile player who can play either corner infield spot, shortstop or pitch, he hit .493 with an on-base percentage of .573 last year. It has huge spin rates and it shows in the hard downer action it exhibits. His slider seems to be his most effective secondary offering at present, and the total package here has a ton of upside. Submitted to the OHSAA by a fan with documentation to verify the
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He has a track record of winning and pitching deep into games against all levels of competition. The 6-foot University of Charleston (West Virginia) commit can play third base or shortstop. (minimum 20), Runs Scored, Game
His short, quick right-handed stroke is efficient and accurate with some pull-side power. Many names came off the board to some of the top programs around the nation, many new names came to the forefront of the recruiting scene, and many prospects improved their game. His energy and passion for the game shine through in everything he does. Report: The 6-foot-1, 180-pound righty is athletic on the mound, showing quick arm speed with a loose arm action through a high arm angle. At 6'5"/205 he has an ideal pitcher's frame with projection still left in it. + Top Right-Handed Arms:Jackson Campbell | DJ Newman | Colin Skolaris | Patrick Dinnen | Jayden Jerger, + Top Left-Handed Arms:Luke Schlimm | Braeden Goulet | Nicholas Vardavas | Braden Gebhardt | Sam Boardwine, + Top Outfield Prospects:Zade Fusselman | Keelan Daniel | Michael Molnar | Collin Sweeney | Connor Gromen, + Top First Basemen Prospects:Caden Crawford | Dylan Thatcher | Peyton Weiss | Mitchell Roether | Daniel Gladden, + Top Second Basemen Prospects: Mason Kurtz | Oliver Cush | Cody Schneider | Jack Metzger | Shane Rothlisberger, + Top Shortstop Prospects:DJ Newman | Matthew Thompson | Josh Dezenzo | Blake Bradford (Video) | Trey Lake, + Top Third Basemen Prospects:Austin Sizemore | Pierce Bauerle | Sam Patriarco | Gavin McCoy | Alex Diehl, + Top Catching Prospects:Brayden Fraasman | Ryan Jackson | Samuel Battles | Theo Winings | Kasey Kish. Hoban finished the season with a 16-game win streak that included sectional, district, regional and state titles. 2.) He also showed his emerging pull power by peppering the high RF wall at The Diamond in Lake Elsinore during batting practice. Brady plays with a quiet confidence and continually performs on big stages. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; StubHub; Follow . As a freshman, Griffith averaged 16.6 points and 7.7 rebounds per game and was named second-team all-district and honorable mention All-Ohio. 1 spot in our first update of the season. (minimum 5), Consecutive No
Offensively, the bat to ball skills are there and as he continues to add physicality stock will rise in that department. Hardman recently signed with Ohio State, choosing the Buckeyes over Xavier and Cincinnati. Robbie Easterling, Proctorville Fairland hit two grand slams in
The Indiana commit was 4-4 with a 2.02 ERA and 78 strikeouts in 41.2 innings. He ran a blazing 6.28 in the 60 and made it look easy - and the speed plays in the OF. In addition, Druw has jumped in the infield and showed natural actions and plenty of arm at SS. Defensively, he is an excellent receiver with a high baseball IQ and good game instincts. He was on base all 3 times in the game and showed his above-average speed with a stolen base. Report: We get to see/measure thousands of athletes a year and a guy who measures off the charts in his swing profile is C Brayden Fraasman (Ross HS). 6 guy on this list if we went further. All rights reserved. Druw is a special talent with loud tools and an ability to play the game at a high level. Payton is a 2022 outfield prospect who can really swing the bat. Eli is a tall, lean LHH with big present power and even more in the tank. Justin is an electric and projectable athlete with quick-twitch actions and a lot of upside. Roman showed that he is one of the top prospects in the entire 2022 class. 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. Expect him to be one of the more electric bats in class with high velo potential on the bump as well. He is signed with the University of Indianapolis. When he came back he not only proved he was healthy but he came back a monster. Working on this report were Shelby Dermer, Melanie Laughman, Jarrod Ulrey, Michael Rich, Kurt Snyder, Brandon Hannahs, Roger Metzger, Chris Beaven and Zachary Holden. He has shown the abilty to drive the ball to all parts of the park while showing solid defense behind the plate and a strong arm. Add in that he can play either corner - and even run his fastball into the mid-90s on the mound - and you have a very intriguing young prospect. Submitted by an OHSAA member school athletic administrator on official office
The senior pitcher is an NHSBCA Preseason All-American and is signed to the University of Cincinnati. Standing on the mound at an intimidating 6'8", Chase has the makings of another power arm from Texas. consecutive at-bats vs. Ironton. Report: Earlier this spring we made the trip down to Jackson HS to see a loaded schedule of games, littered with some of the states top talent. To submit changes, mail or fax to:
He also eclipsed 1,000 career points. His fastball gets into the low 90s with some life, and he always seems in control on the mound. Mic is a winner! TEAM RANKINGS. Our last look included several home runs and an exit velocity of 102 mph. This is a young RHP with definite starter traits. vs. Hopkinsville (KY) Christian County (04/09/2010), Jake Dickerson, Bellville Clear Fork hit two grand slams in the
Then you need to attend a Perfect Game Showcase! The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Fusselman signed with Wright State last fall. 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. It allows him to cover a lot of ground in the outfield and he has natural actions out there and a lot of arm strength. Class of 2023 Ohio HS Baseball Player State Rankings | Perfect Game USA Class of 2023 Ohio State Rankings Ranking Last Updated: 2/6/2023 Rankings Menu for 2023 Class Position State Rankings By Grad Year select select Clear filters Ranked Prospects *Disclaimer: PG cannot 100% guarantee the accuracy of the verbal college commitments listed below. Jordan Chiero and PBR Ohio Staff view entire record book. He finishes plays with plenty of arm from the left side of the diamond (91 mph raw arm strength). His long arm stroke produces fastball velocity into the mid-90s and he complements it with a solid curve and change. At the plate he has quick hands and uses his present strength to get to his power. | News |
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. It was far from just one bullet as he carried the velocity into game action where he consistently sat around that, while popping a 91. 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. In that span, Hardman has averaged double figures and has shot 38.5% from three-point range. Untapped baseball potential as hes a three-sport guy who is also the QB1 for his high school. He has a quick, clean arm stroke that leads to low 90s velocity and his slider has tight, late break making it a swing-and-miss pitch.