Beidelschies Thrilled 'To Be A Buckeye'

CANFIELD - “This means so much. I’m happy to be a Buckeye.”

Those are the words of Landon Beidelschies, who recently committed to Ohio State. That all developed for the Canfield High School senior following a decommitment to Army back in September.

“That was a really difficult decision,” the second-rated 2022 left-handed pitcher in Ohio admitted. “I spent a lot of time talking to family and people close to me. Knowing my personality, it was thought that I was a better fit elsewhere. At the end of the day I had to do what was best for me.”

For the life-long Ohio State fan from Canfield, that was a future in Columbus.

“It all came about in the last month,” Beidelschies explained. “When I decommitted (Ohio State head) coach (Greg) Beals called and I went on a visit and loved it. I developed a great relationship with the coaching staff, the pitching coach especially. The facilities are awesome and it’s Ohio State. I’ve been a fan my entire life. It’s always been my dream school.”

While there were others that had their eyes on the 64th-ranked senior southpaw in the nation, the 6-3 215-pounder has no doubt he is heading to the right school.

“It was crazy,” related Beidelschies, who was being sought by the likes of Cincinnati, Indiana, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh and South Carolina among others. “I had interest from quite a few schools, but I knew where I wanted to be.”

Two traits stood out to Ohio State when it comes to Beidelschies.

“They like how I compete and my overall pitch ability,” the 11th-rated 2022 in the state said.

After a demanding first recruiting process that ended up with a commitment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in late January of 2021, the second recruitment was different.

“It really wasn’t stressful this time around,” Beidelschies pointed out. “I was just enjoying the process and knew I’d find somewhere to play, so I was able to take my time.”

Improvement this year since his earlier commitment helped bring interest in the hard-throwing left-hander, who has a fastball that has reached 91 with a spin rate of 2482.

“I had a really good high school season and a good summer season,” Beidelschies noted. “I put on a little velo and mentally I’m a better pitcher. I’m able to make good pitches in better spots.”

Now the 475th-ranked senior in the country looks anxiously to what he can provide the Big 10 program in Ohio.

“I’ll bring my competitiveness,” Beidelschies related. “They’re going to get everything I’ve got, a full effort. I’m a pitcher that loves to get on the mound and compete.”

There is more that Beidelschies is looking forward to when it comes to OSU.

“I can’t wait to be part of a great team like Ohio State,” Beidelschies said. “It’s going to be fun playing in the Big 10 and being surrounded by great players and coaches.”

Business is being considered as a potential major for the 17-year-old who carries a 4.04 GPA.

“What an awesome feeling,” Beidelschies said of making a commitment to an in-state university 21/2 hours from his Canfield home. “My parents were really excited for me. My dad went to Ohio State so he was ecstatic. My mom was just proud of me. It was just a great moment.”