College Interest In Future Games Continues To Soar
August 4, 2024
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The 13th annual Future Games took place on July 24-28 at LakePoint in Emerson, Georgia. Top uncommitted prospects in the classes of 2026 and 2027 participated in one of the most popular events each year.
There were 36 teams, including Team Ohio, with players representing 43 states plus Canadian prospects. Each team played three games the final three days of the event after all position players are put through a showcase workout on Wednesday, the first day of the Future Games.
More than 300 colleges from across the country were looking on as approximately 500 players participated in this year’s event. This year, more than 450 college coaches from all over the country were in attendance.
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2024 Future Games: Team Ohio - College Interest In Future Games Continues To Soar
EMERSON, Ga. - It was another record-breaking Future Games as interest in the event continues to rise.
The Prep Baseball event that started in 2011 drew an astounding 425 college coaches, surpassing last year’s previous high number of 375 in attendance.
The attraction? It was obvious with 36 teams featuring players from 43 states and four Canadian provinces. Adding to the interest was the addition of the Senior Future Games with a dozen teams for uncommitted players entering their senior year of high school.
“The sheer amount of talent stood out,” noted Shooter Hunt, vice president of scouting for Prep Baseball. “I had many of the 425 college coaches in attendance come by and say that this was the deepest class that they had ever seen at the event.”
The talent was evident according to Hunt.
“It seemed like every single arm that toed the rubber had huge upside, and 87-90 became the norm,” Hunt noted. “While the arms were outstanding, I was even more impressed by how comfortable the position players were in the box against those studs. There were some downright scary position player prospects.”
Team Ohio made an impression.
“I loved the physicality that Ohio brought to the diamond,” Hunt said. “They were uber impressive in the box and on the mound with what appeared to be a buffet of players for colleges to choose from. I had one prominent recruiting coordinator who was not from the region exclaim to me ‘I LOVE this Ohio team.’”
Prep Baseball Ohio Director of Scouting, Kyle Weldon, found a lot to like in his first year at the event.
“With so many college coaches and the best players in the country all converging in the same place at the same time, nothing beats it,” Weldon explained. “The (Prep Baseball) Ohio team did a great job staying organized and grinding out social coverage for the event.”
The results on the field were spectacular in the eyes of Weldon, highlighted by Matt Ponatoski, a Moeller 2026 SS/RHP who tied the Future Games all-time infield velo record of 96.
“A three-game sample is quite small, but each player showed during the course of these four days what made them worthy of being there,” Weldon said. “I’m happy with all our guys and glad they had such a great experience.”
Hunt was thrilled with how it all turned out.
“A record-setting 425 college coaches were in attendance for this event, and that number alone speaks volumes to the importance of the event in the recruiting world,” Hunt said about the 14th annual Future Games for incoming sophomores and juniors along with the Junior Future Games for soon-to-be ninth graders and select eighth graders and, this year, the first Senior Future Games. “There is simply nothing else like it. Many schools were there with three and four coaches because there was so much talent.
“It was fascinating hearing how each school split up the event,” Hunt added in reference to the challenge at hand to see players at each of the three levels of play. “They all appeared to have full on meetings prior to coming to LakePoint to figure out how to dissect the coverage to get the most out of it.”
Ohio players were certainly noticed.
“We’ve had over 25 Power 5 schools reach out about guys and even more mid-majors,” Weldon noted. “It’s been a busy few days. A lot of players opened some eyes down there.”
That was also the case with the Ohio Junior Futures team.
“The future of Ohio baseball is extremely talented,” Weldon pointed out. “Brian Thacker did a great job coaching that group this week and I’m excited to watch their impacts next spring at the high school level.”
As for what lies ahead, that is still to be determined.
“Nothing has been set for 2025, but I wouldn't be surprised to see some changes and advancements,” Hunt concluded. “We are never satisfied, and always want to provide the best experience for both the player and college coach so that it is easier for the two to unite.”
While the 2024 Future Games experience will be difficult to top, Weldon sees it happening.
“As expected, this was the most talented group of players in the history of the Future Games,” Weldon said. “I’m sure as the new rule changes mature that will be the case again next year.”
A Prep Baseball thank you to all that participated and a special thanks to the players on Team Ohio that gave their thoughts about the event (including what schools have been in contact with them since Aug. 1):
***** If you were on Team Ohio and did not share your thoughts, feel free to email us and we will get them included within this article.
The Two-Ways
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Johnathan Brenner RHP / OF / Cardinal Mooney, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 17 / POS: 6
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Ohio and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Conner Cuozzo 3B / RHP / Archbishop Moeller, OH / 2026Will update when a response is received. |
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Grant Lashutka RHP / SS / St. Edward, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 20 / POS: 7
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Ohio and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Owen Mikin C / RHP / Saint Ignatius, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 14 / POS: 1
Will update when a response is received. |
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Drew Oerther 1B / LHP / Loveland, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 24 / POS: 1
Will update when a response is received. |
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Jack Ryan RHP / 1B / St. Xavier, OH / 2026PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Ohio and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Mason Springs SS / RHP / Marysville, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 27 / POS: 6
Will update when a response is received. |
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Isaac Sullivan SS / RHP / Chaminade-Julienne, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 23 / POS: 4
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Ohio and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
The Arms
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Cameron Anderson RHP / West Clermont, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 4
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Ohio and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Nathan Bryant RHP / 3B / Lake Center Christian, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 22 / POS: 8
Will update when a response is received. |
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Rhys Canan RHP / Walnut Hills, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 44 / POS: 16
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Ohio and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Ben Hanley RHP / Mason, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 5
Will update when a response is received. |
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Logan Minamyer RHP / 1B / Hilliard Bradley, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 31 / POS: 12
Will update when a response is received. |
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Dominic Singleton LHP / 1B / Saint Ignatius, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 16 / POS: 5
Will update when a response is received. |
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Landon Thiel LHP / Massillon Jackson, OH / 2026Will update when a response is received. |
The Infielders
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Matthew Mansbery SS / 3B / Walsh Jesuit, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 26 / POS: 5
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Ohio and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Matt Ponatoski SS / RHP / Archbishop Moeller, OH / 2026Will update when a response is received. |
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Landon Wolf 1B / 3B / Amherst Steele, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 35 / POS: 2
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Ohio and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
The Outfielders
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Donovan Corbett OF / RHP / Lakota East, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 53 / POS: 8
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Ohio and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Enzo DiCocco OF / OF / Brecksville-Broadview Heights, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 21 / POS: 3
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Ohio and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Chandler Taylor OF / 1B / Badin, OH / 2026PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Ohio and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? |
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Zander Triplett OF / RHP / Louisville, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 19 / POS: 2
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Ohio and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
The Catchers
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Keaton Bowers C / SS / Hilliard Bradley, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 18 / POS: 2
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Ohio and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
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Braydon Johnson C / OF / Lakota West, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 41 / POS: 4
PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Ohio and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches have you been in contact with since the event ended and the Aug. 1 deadline has been reached? |
THE ROSTER
Name | High School | Class | Pos. |
Cameron Anderson | West Clermont | 2026 | RHP |
Keaton Bowers | Hilliard Bradley | 2026 | C |
Johnathan Brenner | Cardinal Mooney | 2026 | RHP |
Nathan Bryant | Lake Center Christian | 2026 | RHP |
Rhys Canan | Walnut Hills | 2026 | RHP |
Donovan Corbett | Lakota East | 2026 | OF |
Conner Cuozzo | Archbishop Moeller | 2026 | 3B/P |
Enzo DiCocco | Brecksville-Broadview Heights | 2026 | OF |
Ben Hanley | Mason | 2026 | RHP |
Braydon Johnson | Lakota West | 2026 | C |
Grant Lashutka | St. Edward | 2026 | P/SS |
Matthew Mansbery | Walsh Jesuit | 2026 | SS |
Owen Mikin | Saint Ignatius | 2026 | C/P |
Logan Minamyer | Hilliard Bradley | 2026 | RHP |
Drew Oerther | Loveland | 2026 | 1B/LHP |
Matt Ponatoski | Archbishop Moeller | 2026 | SS |
Jack Ryan | St. Xavier | 2026 | RHP/1B |
Dominic Singleton | Saint Ignatius | 2026 | LHP |
Mason Springs | Marysville | 2026 | SS/P |
Isaac Sullivan | Chaminade-Julienne | 2026 | SS/P |
Chandler Taylor | Badin | 2026 | OF |
Landon Thiel | Massillon Jackson | 2026 | LHP |
Zander Triplett |
Louisville | 2026 | OF |
Landon Wolf | Amherst Steele | 2026 | 1B |
Team Ohio Future Games Records
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Category | Name | High School | Class | Pos | Stat |
Year |
Top Fastball Velo | Chris Machamer | Massillon Washington | 2016 | RHP | 92 mph | 2013 |
Top Fastball Velo | Andrew Edrington | Princeton | 2023 | RHP | 92 mph | 2021 |
Top Exit Velo | Caden Crawford | CHCA | 2022 | 1B/OF | 104 mph | 2020 |
Top 60-Yard Dash | Kasey Centeno | Massillon Perry | 2019 | OF | 6.49 | 2017 |
Top Infield Velo | Andrew Edrington | Princeton | 2023 | P/SS | 93 mph | 2021 |
Top Outfield Velo | Carter Christenson | Archbishop Moeller | 2025 | SS/OF | 92 mph | 2023 |
Top Catcher Velo | Dillon Dingler | Massillon Jackson | 2017 | C | 82 mph | 2015 |
Top Catcher Pop Time | Dillon Dingler | Massillon Jackson | 2017 | C | 1.86 | 2015 |
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