Prep Baseball Report

The Inside Scoop on Unsigned Seniors - Part II



By Chris Valentine
PBR Ohio Scouting Director

Over the course of the upcoming weeks, we will continue to provide updates on the state's top unsigned seniors. To read our first story in this series, please click here. This Sunday, PBR Ohio will hold its final Unsigned Senior Showcase in Columbus. At our last Unsigned Senior Showcase in December, there were over 25 colleges from six different states in attendance. For more information, please click here.

Mitch McNabb, RHP, Bishop Ready HS

"Right now I am taking visits and i am still open. Most recently I have be in contact with Marietta, ODU, Otterbein, and Ashland. I hope to commit before the season starts so I can just focus on playing baseball and helping my team."

Lee Sponseller, OF, Mason HS

"I am planning on playing at Marietta College unless a Division 1 opportunity comes along in the spring that I would be interesting in pursuing."

Derek Turocy, OF, Canfield HS

"I am still currently looking for a school next year. I've been attending a few camps to keep my name out there, but as of now I have not landed anywhere yet. Still looking and hoping for the best."

Jerad Kitzler, OF, St. Charles HS

"I've been close to commitments with a couple DII schools since fall, but haven't been able to decide. Most recently I have been trying to choose between Walsh and Ashland though. As of right now, I am just taking my time until the next signing period and weighing my options; seeing if anything else arises or catches my eye."

Bobby Paola, IF, CHCA

"Right now I am in the process of narrowing my choices down but am still talking with some other schools that did not sign an infielder in the early signing period or are looking for another infielder to sign. Right now, I have mainly been hearing from John Carroll, Ohio Dominican, Centre College, Baldwin Wallace and a few other DII schools."

Jake Happ, OF, Chardson HS

"I'm a very committed student looking for an accredited program that offers Mechanical Engineering." I'm not very far in the recruiting process but continue to work every day to better myself. Only time can tell.