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2018 Future Games - Team Ohio Preview

One of the most anticipated events of the year is finally upon us.

The seventh annual Prep Baseball Report Future Games will take place Aug. 1-4 when top uncommitted prospects in the classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 converge on Grand Park in Westfield, Ind., just north of Indianapolis. There will be 24 teams, including Team Ohio, with players representing 35 states plus the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario and Quebec.

More than 200 colleges from across the country will be looking on as approximately 500 players participate in this year’s event. In 2017, a record 247 college and professional coaches and scouts were in attendance, an increase of nearly 100 from the year prior.

“The Future Games has quickly become the most highly scouted showcase event in the country by college coaches,” Chris Valentine, PBR Executive Director for Ohio, Michigan, Canada and New England, said after last year’s event. “As PBR adds new coverage areas, it brings new players and new college coaches to the event. It is exciting to think of the potential as we move forward.”

Participants have come away from the premiere event more than impressed.

“PBR has created a one-of-a-kind experience,” said Logan Danzeisen, a member of Team Ohio last year.

The Sylvania Southview 2020 is one of three Ohio players returning from last year’s squad. Another is Justin Silverstein, a junior at Turpin.

“Participating in the Future Games will most likely be the most and best looks from scouts you will get as a baseball player, helping you get to the next level,” the shortstop said. “Even if you don’t get offered or talk to a school right away you will be put on their radar.”

While three (the other is Josh Romans) of the 22 players on last year’s Team Ohio are back, 18 of the remaining 19 players have made a college commitment. Cincinnati, Ohio State, South Carolina, Kent State, Kentucky, Texas Tech, Nebraska, Toledo, Ohio, Butler, Campbell and Miami all have commitments from 2017 Team Ohio players.

In addition, four of five Ohio players that competed on Team Ontario have also made college commitments since last year’s event, with Liberty, Nebraska and Ohio signing participants from the Buckeye State.

Mac Horvath of Rochester Century High School became the second MVP of the Future Games from Minnesota after earning the 2017 honor. Sam Carlson of Burnsville, Minn., was the 2015 MVP. Carlson was a second-round selection of the Mariners in the 2017 MLB Draft.

Dillon Lifrieri of Wilton High School in Connecticut, a 2018 graduate heading to Arkansas, was the 2016 MVP in between the two Minnesota standouts. Duncan Pence of Farragut High School in Tennessee, was the 2014 MVP while Nolan Watson of Lawrence North in Indiana took home the 2013 honor. Watson went on to become a first-round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals in 2015.

The only Future Games player from Ohio to be drafted in the first round was Evan White of Gahanna Lincoln and the University of Kentucky. White played on Team Ohio in 2014 and is now playing with the Modesto Nuts in the Advanced Class A California League.

“The Future Games was a great experience because you go to play games as well as do a scout day/workout before it all started,” explained White, a first-round pick of the Seattle Mariners in 2017 who had after a brief stint in Class AAA that featured a 3-4 performance with two doubles in his Tacoma Rainiers’ debut back in early June. “It was great to meet a bunch of the top recruits from around the midwest.”

An Ohio squad of 28 players will be among those playing at the state-of-the-art 22-field complex. It starts with an evaluation day on Wednesday in which position players are put through a showcase workout that includes running 60s, batting practice and field evaluation.

Teams will play games on Thursday through Saturday, with Ohio facing Pennsylvania on Thursday at 4:30 p.m., Canada on Friday at 4:30 p.m. and Michigan on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., with all Team Ohio games on Field D3.

“The Future Games are everything a baseball player with aspirations of playing D1 baseball could ask for,” said Jordan Chiero, Ohio Director of Scouting for PBR. “These guys get to perform against elite level talent and do it in front of over 250 college/pro scouts from each region of the country. It can and has changed the entire landscape of a prospect’s recruitment. It’s not only the biggest stage PBR offers but one of the biggest stages in the country.”

Following is a look at Team Ohio and the thoughts of each player heading into the Future Games.

Meet The Team

*** Jacob Miller was on Team Ohio, but recently committed to the University of Louisville.

Benny Roebuck RHP / Bryan, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 28 / POS: 13 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Roebuck: As a team we finished with a 19-5 record. We won the NWOAL with a 7-0 record. We won the sectional and lost to Wapakoneta in the district semifinals. We want to improve on that and we are all working hard to do that for next year. I am playing with both the Fort Wayne Diamondbacks and Bryan Acme. The Diamondbacks have played several tough tournaments and Acme has had a great summer, winning the State Tournament. Personally, both spring and summer I am working hard every day. My velocity is increasing and my offspeed pitches continue to improve as I’m getting stronger. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Roebuck: I’m very excited to be apart of this team and I really appreciate the opportunity. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Roebuck: I expect to play with and against some of the best players in the country and I look forward to the challenge pitching against great hitters. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Roebuck: This year’s Top Prospect Games and the Acme/Legion Showcase, where I got my Future Games invite from. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Roebuck: I’m interested in Wright State, Indiana, Kent State, Michigan, Vanderbilt, LSU, TCU

Kade Kern OF / RHP / Archbold, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 37 / POS: 9 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Kern: Spring season at Archbold we lost in the regional finals. I was first team all-league and first team all-state PBR. I led the area in RBIs and was pretty high up in other stats. This summer season I played for Ohio Elite Ratcliff squad traveling the U.S. I played OF and batted third. There are big-time kids on this team and we have had some pretty good runs in some elite tournaments. I also played on the Archbold ACME team that made it to the state finals. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Kern: It is an honor to be a part of the Future Games and represent Ohio. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Kern:  I know how hard it is to get selected to be part of this team and look forward to competing against the best in the country, making new friends, and showcasing in front of the scouts. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Kern: I have been to numerous PBR events over the years and have always enjoyed the experience, the most recent being the Top Prospect Games at Prasco Park. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Kern: I am currently still open in regards to recruiting and a college selection. I have had feedback from schools such as Toledo, Bowling Green, Ohio State and Wright State.

Michael McNamara SS / 2B / St. Ignatius, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 23 / POS: 5 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. McNamara: Started off kind of slow in the spring and eventually picked it up having a solid second half of the season. In my opinion, this was probably the best summer I’ve had in my life. I started off on fire and was hitting well above .500 until the last two tournaments. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? McNamara: I think participating in the Future Games is a great opportunity for some exposure to allow new schools to see me. It also allows the schools that have seen me play already get a better idea of what kind of player I am and what I have to offer. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? McNamara: At this event I am expecting to see a lot of great players and a lot of scouts. My main goal for this event is to hopefully land a couple of offers from the schools I have been talking to and start talking to some new schools. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? McNamara: I have attended the Underclass Trials (2017) and the Top Prospect Games (2018). PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? McNamara: I have been communicating with Miami Ohio, Ohio University, Cincinnati and Nebraska. As of right now I do not have one school set in stone. Hopefully, this event can push some offers through for me and allow me to start narrowing down my college choices.

Josh Romans SS / RHP / Jackson, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 19 / POS: 3 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Romans: This spring, unfortunately I was injured the whole season but was able to come back and play our last two games. We had a good run though not what we wanted, but we have a big season to look forward to next season. This summer I've played for the Lake Erie Warhawks. We’ve played in big tournaments with really good competition and have a really solid team. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Romans: It's an honor to be part of the Future Games again. I'm really grateful to be on this team and look forward to meeting new players and excited to be playing in front of all the scouts PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Romans: My expectations for this event are to improve all my times from last year and hopefully have interest from colleges. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Romans:  I've been to the Top Prospect Games and went to the Future Games last year PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Romans: Miami and hopefully more to contact.

Max Johnson SS / 2B / William Mason, OH / 2021 Rankings  StateRank: 10 / POS: 3 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Johnson: I played for Mason High School. I was the starting varsity shortstop as a freshman for the largest high school in Ohio. Our team made it to the state Final Four. I currently play for the Cincinnati Spikes. We played in local tournaments at Prasco Park, Westfield, Ind., Nashville and most recently at Lake Point for the 15U WWBA, where we made it to the Sweet 16 out of 328 teams. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Johnson: I feel honored to represent Team Ohio. I am proud of growing up in Ohio and feel it is a great honor to represent my state. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Johnson: I am excited to continue to play more baseball after my summer season has ended.  I am looking forward to playing with the top players in Ohio and against some of the top players in the U.S. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Johnson: Top Prospect Games at Prasco Park PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Johnson: Xavier, UC, Duke, Kentucky, NC State, Wake Forest, LSU, Tulane, Boston College, Ohio University, Louisville, Coastal Carolina

Brayden Lybarger RHP / SS / Elida, OH / 2021 Rankings  StateRank: 9 / POS: 4 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Lybarger: This spring for Elida High School I was on varsity. I pitched in some of our league games and would play second when I didn’t pitch. This summer for Bo Jackson Elite, I started getting exposure to colleges and the competition was better than most teams I played against in high school. This summer I played third, pitch and toward the end of the summer first. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Lybarger: Being on the Future games for me will be a really big opportunity to be seen again by more coaches and be able to play against some very good players. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Lybarger: I don’t really know what to expect since I’ve never done anything this big but I think it will be a good experience. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Lybarger: Before this I’ve been to Ohio Future 50, Ohio Underclass Games, Bo Jackson Scout Day and Ohio Top Prospect Games. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Lybarger: Right now I have one offer but I’ve talked to eight colleges and there are a few I’d like to go to.

Luke Burger RHP / OF / Elida, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 5 OverallRank: 323 / POS: 83 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Burger: During the spring, I was named first team All-League (WBL) and first team all-district (Northwest Ohio - DII). PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Burger: I am very excited to be a part of Team Ohio and I am honored to be one of the few who got selected. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Burger: I expect a lot of scouts to be there and it will be a great source for exposure. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Burger: 2017 Ohio Underclass Games, Central Ohio Preseason Preview, 2018 Top Prospect Games PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Burger: Wright St, UC, Ohio U, Corpus Christi

Cade Boxrucker RHP / OF / Hamilton Badin, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 40 / POS: 14 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Boxrucker: I threw for Badin High School and led the team in wins on the mound at 4-0 on the season. I ended the year with a 1.60 ERA and I threw I believe 17 innings. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Boxrucker: My thoughts on being selected to play for Team Ohio is a blessing. I’m ready to represent the state and show other states how the Ohio boys roll. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Boxrucker: My expectations on this event are to get a lot of exposure and have fun playing for Team Ohio. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Boxrucker: I participated in TPG last year and this year and really enjoyed both years. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Boxrucker:  I have heard from Dayton, UNC Charlotte, Coastal Carolina and Campbell University. I am considering all these schools because they have great baseball programs.

Justin Hornschemeier RHP / 1B / Moeller, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 48 / POS: 16 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Hornschemeier: I️ was hurt for most of the spring season with a UCL sprain. I️ have been throwing a decent amount this summer while being on a rehab pitch count, but threw my first complete game last weekend at Lake Point. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Hornschemeier: I️ feel blessed to be able to represent the state of Ohio and play against some of the best competition in the country. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Hornschemeier: I️ expect a lot of exposure and to have fun playing with all of these great players. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Hornschemeier: I️ started in a freshman showcase, and now I have played in two TPGs. This will be my fourth event. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Hornschemeier: I️ have two offers as of now from Cincinnati and Wright State and am open to consider pretty much any schools that are interested.

Justin Silverstein SS / RHP / Turpin, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 18 / POS: 2 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Silverstein: This spring I led off for my high school team and finished the season hitting .378. I made first team all conference and second team in the southwest district. This summer I have also led off and started at shortstop every game for my summer team. I finished the year hitting .422. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Silverstein: I am very excited to participate in the Future Games and represent Team Ohio. I'm also very excited to compete with and against some of the best players from around the country. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Silverstein: My expectations for this event are high due to the fact I was a part of Team Ohio last year. I would say I know what to expect more and will be more prepared. I'm hoping to walk away with some more interest from some bigger schools. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Silverstein: I participated in the Underclass Trials my freshman year and then got the chance to go to the Future Games right after that as well. This year I went to the Top Prospect Games. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Silverstein: I have heard from Ohio, Miami (Ohio), Wright State, NKU, Dayton, Fordham and Cincinnati. I would consider whatever school is the best fit for me.

Ryan Miller C / SS / Dublin Jerome, OH / 2021 Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 1 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Miller: This spring I played varsity baseball for Dublin Jerome High School. This summer I played for Bo Jackson Elite 15U. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Miller: I am excited to be apart of Team Ohio for the Future Games. I am looking forward to playing against great competition. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Miller: I expect this event to be a very fun, with a competitive environment. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Miller: I have participated in the Ohio Future 50, a scout day for my summer team, and the Ohio Top Prospect Games prior to this event. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Miller: I have heard from Michigan, Tennessee, Cincinnati, West Virginia, Purdue, Xavier, Ohio University, and Wright State. I would consider attending all of these colleges.

Logan Danzeisen OF / RHP / Sylvania Southview, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 17 / POS: 5 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Danzeisen: I had a good spring. Our team struggled but we made it to the district semis where we lost a tough game to Toledo St. John’s. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Danzeisen: I am excited and honored to be invited to this event. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Danzeisen: I look forward to the event and having fun while competing against really good competition. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Danzeisen: I participated in the Future Games as well as the Underclass Games last year. This year I competed in the Top Prospect Games. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Danzeisen: I have heard from a number of Division 1 schools. I want to choose a school that fits me and my family best.

Cole Harting OF / OF / Mason, OH / 2020 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Harting: In the spring I played varsity with Mason as a sophomore and started in center field. I hit around .340 and we went to the state semifinals. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Harting:  Playing for Team Ohio sounds like an exciting opportunity to represent the state. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Harting: My expectations are to play competitive games in an awesome atmosphere. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Harting: Top Prospect Games. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Harting: I have offers from UC and Xavier and am talking to Coastal Carolina, Tennessee, Elon and a few others.

Stanley Kaczmar C / Walsh Jesuit, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 79 / POS: 8 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Kaczmar: I play for Walsh Jesuit High School and our season went extremely well. Our final record was 23-4. Our pitchers were lights out and hitting was on. I got a lot of playing time behind the plate as a sophomore and could say I had a very successful season. This summer I've played for Ohio Elite North with head coach Rob Beahn. Our season didn't go much as planned mostly due to the competition we have faced. As a team, we went to Arizona, Indiana, the Perfect Game tournament in Georgia, which was especially difficult from a hitters standpoint, and Chicago. As a team we are a little above 500. We've also done well in the local tournaments we've been in. I am glad to say I am more than satisfied with my performance this summer. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Kaczmar: My thoughts on being apart of Team Ohio is a blessing. I am very honored to be apart of such a high-class organization and proud to be representing the state of Ohio. I can't wait for the Future Games and have always heard extremely good things from this event. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Kaczmar: My expectations for the Future Game this year is basically to have the college coaches that are attending to have a good taste of what type of player I am. I will be competing to my full potential and will hope for the best for me and also others while making new friends on and off the fields. I have heard great things from this event from my friends that have gone there in the past and have done extremely well which has led them on into offers and recruitments from Big 10 schools. I think very highly of this event. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Kaczmar: This year has been the first year I've been associated with PBR and I have attended three other PBR events aside from the Future Games, the Stark Summit (invite only) in February. the PBR/Ohio Elite baseball showcase at Pinnacle Sports and the Top Prospect Games (invite only) at Prasco Park. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Kaczmar: I have not talked to any specific schools that are going to be attending the event yet but I know all schools from different regions will be attending, D1, D2, D3 and NAIA and more. I know this event is highly scouted. I will consider texting the recruiting coordinator at Youngstown State because they have shown a lot of interest in me after going on my official visit with the coaches.

John Zigmond C / SS / Moeller, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 39 / POS: 2 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Zigmond: I’ve caught 75 percent of my team’s games and have done really well defensively and thrown out a ton of runners. I’ve also done really well driving in runs with solid line drives. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Zigmond: I’m beyond excited to be apart of Team Ohio and play with some really good players and with some of my good friends, too. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Zigmond: I expect to see really good pitching and to be working my butt off the entire time. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Zigmond: I’ve participated in the Top Prospect Games at Prasco two straight years and I recently was in the Top Uncommitted Prospects at Wright State. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Zigmond: I’ve heard from Ohio University, Central Michigan and have been trading emails with UNC Charlotte recently. I really would like to start talking to UC and OSU and maybe some other Big 10 schools.

Alex Streitenberger 2B / 3B / Gahanna Lincoln, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 33 / POS: 1 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Streitenberger: This spring we finished the season strong losing in the district finals to Upper Arlington. I made honorable mention OCC and I’ve had a strong summer this year drawing attention. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Streitenberger: It’s an honor being apart of Team Ohio knowing only the best uncommitted prospects make the team and I get to represent my state. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Streitenberger: I expect to show all my abilities at the event and let everybody know what type of player I am. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Streitenberger: I have participated in a couple smaller PBR events and two Top Prospect Games. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Streitenberger: I’ve been offered by Cincinnati, been on visits to OU and Dayton and plan on visiting UConn soon. I’m really considering UConn and UC.

Joey Marousek OF / SS / North Royalton, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 52 / POS: 11 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Marousek: I started varsity shortstop for my high school team hitting leadoff and helping our team to our first conference championship in 12 years. I played center field this summer for Lake Erie Warhawks 16U Mezlak. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohiofor the Future Games? Marousek: I’m very excited to be teamed up with some of the best players in Ohio and looking forward to showing why I belong in the same conversation as well. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Marousek: I expect it to be a fun and highly competitive couple of days showcasing what I can bring to the table for any college. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Marousek: I’ve attended the 2020 Prospect Games in seventh grade for younger players and the Future 50 Games in eighth grade. In addition, I’ve attended the Lake Erie Warhawks PBR Scout Day the last two years. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Marousek: In baseball, I have received interest from schools such as Miami (OH), Dayton, Cincinnati and Belmont. I have also received interest from Big Ten, Big 12 and MAC schools for football as well at the quarterback position. I have not zeroed in on many schools but I am looking to find a high-academic school while also competing at the highest level of athletics as possible. I’m excited for the next couple of years to see what roads baseball, football and my academics take me.

Mike Sokol RHP / OF / New Albany, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 134 / POS: 39 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Sokol: This spring for New Albany I lettered for varsity. I had nine appearances and one in the tournament and finished with a 2-0 record. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Sokol: Being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games is a great opportunity to get better and get acknowledged by college coaches. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Sokol: My expectations are to pitch multiple innings for the game and come out and throw the best that I can. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Sokol: Over the summer I participated in the summer series (4-5 events) PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Sokol: EKU, Miami (OH), Michigan and Cincinnati have contacted me.

Jack Sokol RHP / 3B / New Albany, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 24 / POS: 10 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Sokol: This spring I played for our New Albany varsity team as a pitcher. I went 9-0, 53 IP, 8 ER, 50 Ks, 1.05 ERA. I had three tournament starts and was first team All-Ohio Capital Conference, first team all-district, 2018 runner-up Player of the Year in the conference and Team co-MVP. We broke the school record for wins in a season. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Sokol: It will be a great opportunity and a great experience for my pitching career. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Sokol: My expectations for this event are to pitch my best and give the college scouts my best and possibly get an offer from a D1 college. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Sokol: I attended the Summer Series PBR events. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Sokol: I have an offer from Miami University and I also have had looks from Ohio State, Houston, EKU, Wright State.

Blake Buzzeo SS / 2B / St. Edward, OH / 2021 Rankings  StateRank: 12 / POS: 5 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Buzzeo: My spring season at St. Edward went very well. We made it to the district finals and it was an awesome atmosphere to experience. I learned a lot of valuable things that I took into this summer with Release. Throughout the summer I have been exposed to some of the best talent across the country which developed me into a better baseball player. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Buzzeo: Being apart of Team Ohio is a tremendous honor. The Future Games are one of the biggest events of the summer and I can’t wait to be apart of it. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Buzzeo: I will represent the state of Ohio to the best of my ability and do my part to show that players from Ohio can compete with anyone. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Buzzeo:  I have participated in the Future 50 Games, the Top Prospect Games and other showcases. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Buzzeo: I have heard from Ohio, Miami, Xavier, Cincinnati, Kent State, Old Dominion and Central Michigan.

Tyler Ronevich RHP / 3B / Central Crossing, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 73 / POS: 22 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Ronevich: Summer has been a great experience with a lot of exposure to colleges with the tournaments we have attended playing for Bo Jackson Elite. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Ronevich: It is a honor to be apart of the Future Games and I can’t wait to get at it. I am very grateful for this opportunity. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Ronevich: My expectations are high, I expect there to be good competition and I am ready to get after it. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Ronevich: I have attended the Top Prospect Games (2020 and 2021) at Wright State and the Ohio Top Prospect Games at Prasco Park. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Ronevich: I have heard from Miami University and the University of Cincinnati and have an offer from Miami. I am definitely considering Miami, along with Cincinnati depending on what they decide to do.

Harrison Johnson 3B / OF / Mason, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 34 / POS: 2 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Johnson: I played right field for Mason High School. It was a very great experience making it to the Final Four with amazing players, First regional in Division 1 school history, second team All-GMC. This summer I’m playing for Ohio Elite Ratcliff. We’ve had success in every tournament including Wilson Premier and WWBA. Kelly Ratcliff makes the experience. He is great for all of us and gets us exposure. All players are pulling for one another and working together. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Johnson: It’s a blessing. I’m honored to be selected to the team with some of the best players in Ohio. We can do some great things and it’s a great opportunity for all of us. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Johnson: I expect to play good baseball and show off my skills, building new friendships, and for all of us to get exposure that we need. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Johnson: I played in the Top Prospect Games at Wright State. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Johnson: My goal is to play Division I baseball. I’ve had several conversations with several schools. I want to commit to a school right away who is ready to commit to me.

Nathan Haberthier RHP / 1B / Lakota East, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 27 / POS: 12 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Haberthier: I went 8-1 in school ball with a 2.00 ERA and in summer ball I am 5-1 right now. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Haberthier:  I am super excited to be apart of Team Ohio and to have an opportunity to play with and against the best of the best. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Haberthier: My expectations for the event is that we will be playing against very high completion in a highly scouted environment. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Haberthier: I attended the Underclass Trials at Miami last year and the Top Prospect Games this summer at Prasco PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Haberthier: I have gotten interest from Tennessee, Central Michigan, Indiana, Miami, Xavier, Ohio State, Ohio, Dayton.

AJ Rausch OF / SS / Olentangy Liberty, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 30 / POS: 6 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Rausch: Overall, the two seasons (spring and summer) have been great. In the spring, our team won the D1 State Championship. It was a cool experience to play in Huntington Park. We finished with a 30-4 record and were the first state baseball champs at Olentangy Liberty. My summer season has gone really well. I think I've grown as a player throughout the summer taking what I learned from my high school coaches to now. Our team has been doing pretty well.  I'm leading the team in stolen bases and have one of the highest batting averages on the team. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Rausch: I was super excited to get the call from Jordan Chiero. I know how big this event is and I’m looking forward to a great experience. This is a chance to play with some of the best players in Ohio and compete against other states. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Rausch: My expectations for the event are to do what I’ve been doing all season - play hard and compete. I’m looking forward to showcasing my abilities in front of a lot of college scouts. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Rausch: My first showcase at PBR was last year at the Underclass Games at Wright State.  Then I attended a Bo Jackson Scout Day. Next was the Top Prospect Games (TPG) at Prasco Park where I ran my 6.63. Then last week was the TPG at Wright State. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Rausch: I received an offer from George Washington and have spoken to Ohio State, Ohio U, Miami and Wright State throughout the past year. I’m excited to see what the next couple of months may bring - It’s been a fun ride.

Sean Springer SS / 2B / Holy Name, OH / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 45 / POS: 10 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Springer: This Spring I Played for Holy Name High School. We had a solid season but unfortunately came up short in the playoffs against a quality team.Although we didn't reach our ultimate goal, I was voted  Great Lakes Conference first team and Northeast Ohio D11 All-District honorable mention. This summer I played for Force Ohio Prime. We have had a great season so far and I really enjoy traveling around the eastern part of the country playing not only the best teams in Ohio but the best teams from the 16U division in national tournaments (i.e. Music City Classic). We have also played up this summer in an 18U tournament and two 17U tournaments which has given me the chance to play against great competition. Personally, I am hitting around .400 for the summer with  22 extra base hits including two home runs. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Springer: Being apart of Team Ohio for the Future Games is a goal I have been working toward for a long time now. It means a lot to know the hard work I have put in up until this point has paid off. I'm very thankful for PBR and honored they have recognized me as a representative for Team Ohio. I'm looking forward to representing Team Ohio and excited for a chance to play against the best of the best. There's still work to be done, but this a big step toward my ultimate goal. PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Springer: My expectations are for my teammates and I to represent that state of Ohio and show the quality of baseball talent in this state. I believe Ohio has some of the best baseball talent in the country and this is a good opportunity for us to prove that. I am also looking forward to showcasing my baseball skills in front of college scouts while making new friends and playing alongside the best talent Ohio has to offer. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Springer: I have participated in the PBR Top Prospect Games, Northern Ohio Prospect Games and Fall Future Games Trials. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Springer: I have spoken with West Virginia, Cincinnati, Ohio University, Bucknell and Fairleigh Dickinson. I also recently have spoken with and received an invite for a camp at the University of Tennessee. They are all great schools that offer what I plan to study in college (Criminology).

Tristan Sipple LHP / 1B / Madison, OH / 2020 PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer. Sipple: My spring baseball season went well. We lost in the regional semifinals, the farthest we have went at the school ever. My summer ball season is also going well, adapting to a new atmosphere with new guys, just getting to know more people and gaining relationships with other players. We have been struggling a little bit but we are starting to turn it around the last 3/4 of the season. PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Ohio for the Future Games? Sipple: I’m really excited to play in the Future Games. It will be a really cool experience to see what’s really out there and to go out and do my best for my state . PBR: What are your expectations for the event? Sipple: My expectations for this event is no different than if I was pitching a regular game, go in with the attitude that they can’t touch me and try my best to make it happen. PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games? Sipple: My first PBR event was this past weekend at Wright State. PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending? Sipple: I’ve kept in a little contact with Purdue and Cincinnati.