'College Baseball Is Special' For Tyranski, A CMU Commit

BIRMINGHAM - Ryan Tyranski does not beat around the bush when it comes to where his talent lies on the baseball field.

“Hitting is my go-to,” Tyranski said. “Recruiting wise, that’s what I’m known for, it’s what coaches know most about me. At the end of the day, it’s what coaches are looking for in a first baseman.”

It is just one part about the Brother Rice junior that brought intrigue from Central Michigan, where the fourth-rated 2024 first baseman in Michigan has found a home.

“They like my measurables, being 6-3, and they like me being someone in-state,” Tyranski related. “They see I have a lot of room to grow pound wise. They saw the frame and liked it about me.”

There is also the bloodline. Tyranski’s older brother, Mitchell, is currently playing pro ball in the Dodgers’ organization.

“They knew him prior to knowing me,” Tyranski noted. “Of course they’re going to like guys that have siblings playing.”

Tyranski gave credit to his brother, a 2016 Brother Rice graduate who played at Michigan State before being selected in the 12th round of the 2019 MLB Draft.

“He’s been one of my biggest inspirations in this process,” the 69th-ranked junior in the state said. “He obviously knows what it takes. He’s one of the hardest workers I know. He and coach Riker have been the biggest influences for me throughout this process.”

Riker, the Brother Rice head coach who played at Central Michigan prior to being drafted by the Tigers, “had a good connection with them” according to Tyranski, whose relationship with CMU began at the start of summer when seen by hitting coach Tony Jandron.

“He liked the way I played the game and the way I played first base,” Tyranski reflected. “I kept going on the phone with him and ended up going to a camp and met (head) coach (Jordan) Bischel. He scheduled me for a visit and I went not long ago. I really like the staff and the opportunity there.

“Their current first baseman will graduate when I’m coming in, which will give me a chance to play,” Tyranski added. “My goal is to move on to the next level and hopefully play right away.”

The idea of being part of college baseball began at a younger age.

“I started getting serious and learning fundamentals playing travel ball at 10,” Tyranski explained. “As I got a little older I thought I could do something with this. Hopefully I can turn it into a career, and college is the route to do it.”

The recruiting process did not last long for Tyranski, who will turn 17 years of age on Dec. 17.

“I play with D Las Vegas, a high-level travel team,” Tyranski noted. “Playing in all the big tournaments, like the PBRs, is where coaches come and want to see you. If you go to their camp, they’re interested in you.

“The whole process was pretty short for me,” Tyranski continued. “Central was my only offer. I visited and I liked it a lot. I talked to other schools, but at the end of the day I thought Central was the place for me.”

It was only recently that first base became the main position for Tyranski, who pitched, played outfield and even caught while growing up.

“As I grew into my body, coaches realized first base was best for me,” Tyranski pointed out. “I’ve learned a lot goes into it and that’s all the stuff that I’ve worked on the last couple of years. Some of it comes naturally, a lot I’ve had to learn.”

But it is at the plate where Tyranski believes he can most contribute to the Mid-American Conference program at Central Michigan.

“I’ve played against really high-level competition, Georgia and Georgia Tech commits and a lot of SEC/ACC types,” Tyranski said. “I feel I can bring that experience to the lineup and find a way to succeed in the MAC. I’ll be a leader that people will gravitate to. I feel I can bring that to the program.”

Business or sport management will be the curriculum that the 3.7 student focuses on at Central Michigan, which is located two hours from his home in Birmingham.

“My parents have done so much for me, I want to repay them,” Tyranski said about the joy of being a college commit. “It’s very liberating knowing a decision has been made and you’re good to go to a place that obviously wants you. It gives you a lot of confidence to be wanted. I had a lot of support from my mom’s friends, my dad’s friends, my friends, and Central Michigan baseball commits congratulating me. I really appreciate that.”

Tyranski understands what it all means with college less than two years away.

“I’m looking forward to the commitment, the time, the effort and the competition,” Tyranski concluded. “College baseball is special. You have to work every day to compete. You have to put the time in to be successful and ultimately you play in the tournament and can go out and win a championship.”