December 7

December 7 is the date the United States entered World War II with Japanese attacks on Guam, Wake Island, Pearl Harbor, United States forces in China, and the Philippines (at that point a Commonwealth of the United States and dependent upon the United States for defense).  The Japanese also attacked British colonies in Asia (Hong Kong, Malaya).

Neither the United States or Great Britain had the necessary resources to defend their possessions in Asia resulting in Japanese conquests that were not reversed until 1945.

Most military personnel in the Philippines (United States Army and Philippine Army) were surrendered in April and May of 1942.  Troops on Bataan (surrendered on April 9, 1942) endured the "Bataan Death March" with many deaths (perhaps 1,000 US and 5,000+ Filipino) resulting from disease / malnutrition but also from executions (murders) by Japanese guards.  Filipino prisoners were - in general - released in 1943 / 1944, although many had died in the prison camps.  United States prisoners - that had not died in prison camps - were either liberated in 1944/45 or shipped to Japan / Formosa / Korea as "slave laborers" and those that survived were freed in 1945 by either United States or Soviet troops.

In the reconquest of the Philippines the Japanese tried to hold the city of Manila, leading to a bloody siege with many Filipino civilians deaths - far more bloody and deadly than the Gaza siege has been (so far).

There has been some comment on the reaction of younger generations to the Hamas terror attack and subsequent Israeli response.  Please consider the following -

*My generation grew up with parents and teachers that were in World War II - there are few military veterans teaching in our schools now;

*The "Eichmann Trial" occurred in my youth - with a great deal of publicity of the German Holocaust - When is the last time you heard of Albert Eichmann?

and

The younger generation of the 21st century is far more diverse (ethnically) than my generation.  Western nations (United States, Canada, Europe) are more conversant with the German Holocaust - while those with Asian, African or Latin American backgrounds  have different histories of the World War II era.

In this day and age - with talk of "pilotless drones", "Precise targeting" and "crimes of war" - we must remember that our military - even when not at war - risks their lives every day (see the recent fatalities from the Osprey crash near Japan).

Those who choose to serve put their lives on the line to protect us - even when there is "peace" deserve out thanks and respect.

11/25/2023 - Jim's (SECLMW) Horizon League College Baseball Notes - unofficial

11/25/2023 - Jim's (SECLMW) Horizon League College Baseball Notes - unofficial

(Horizon League)

Unofficial, Uneditted and replete with errors of commission and omission

also posted at: http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/

and http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/ (American Legion baseball emphasis)

NCAA/1 Baseball - https://www.ncaa.com/sports/baseball/d1

D1Baseball - https://d1baseball.com/

Horizon Baseball - https://horizonleague.org/sports/baseball

2023 Horizon League Baseball Standings (last year) - https://horizonleague.org/standings.aspx?standings=78

School - Horizon W-L / All W-L

Wright State (OH) - 22-8 / 39-23

Oakland (MI) - 18-12 / 29-31

Northern Kentucky (KY) - 17-13 / 30-27

Youngstown State (OH) - 13-16 / 19-36

Milwaukee (WI) - 11-18 / 25-32

Purdue Fort Wayne (IN) - 8-22 / 13-43

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2024 Horizon League Baseball Programs (alphabetical order) - data from 11/25/2023 (things change!)

#University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (NCAA/1 - Horizon League)

Milwaukee, WI - https://mkepanthers.com/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Shaun Wegner

Assistant Coach - Cory Bigler

Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator - Mike Porcaro 2023 Headshot

Assistant Coach - Jack Sievers

Home Field - Franklin Field (7035 S. Ballpark Drive, Franklin, WI 53132) https://mkepanthers.com/facilities/franklin-field/29

2023/2024 roster (11/25/23) - https://mkepanthers.com/sports/baseball/roster#sidearm-roster-coaches

Selected individuals (my choices)

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#Northern Kentucky University (NCAA/1 - Horizon League)

Highland Heights, KY - https://nkunorse.com/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Dizzy Peyton

Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator - Steve Dintaman

Assistant Coach - Andrew Elliott

Assistant Coach - Hunter Losekamp

Special Assistant - Ryan Mavriplis

Home Field - Bill Aker Baseball Complex https://nkunorse.com/sports/2015/3/24/Facilities_BillAker.aspx?id=221

2023/2024 roster (11/25/23) - https://nkunorse.com/sports/baseball/roster

Selected individuals (my choices)

Clay Brock - Liberty Township, Ohio / CHCA - Central Michigan

Zacarias Salinas - Canton, MI / Salem - Grand Rapids CC

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#Oakland University (NCAA/1 - Horizon League)

Rochester, MI - https://goldengrizzlies.com/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Jordon Banfield

Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator - Drew Huard

Assistant Coach - Jared Helmic

Pitching Coach - Drake Robison

Director of Program Operations - Brian Nelson

Home Field - Oakland Baseball Field https://goldengrizzlies.com/facilities/oakland-baseball-field/5

2023/2024 roster (11/25/23) - https://goldengrizzlies.com/sports/baseball/roster

Selected individuals (my choices)

Shane McAlinden - Brownstown, Mich. / Riverview

Brandon Nigh - Temperance, Mich. / Bedford

Brody Krzysiak - Bay City, Mich. / Bay City John Glenn

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#Purdue University Fort Wayne (NCAA/1 - Horizon League)

Fort Wayne, IN - https://gomastodons.com/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Doug Schreiber

Assistant Coach - Brent McNeil

Volunteer Assistant - Justin Huff

Home Field - Mastodon Field https://gomastodons.com/facilities/mastodon-field/26

2023/2024 roster (11/25/23) - https://gomastodons.com/sports/baseball/roster

Selected individuals (my choices)

Justin Osterhouse - Grand Rapids, Mich. / Forrest Hills Central

Dylan Chargo - Madison Heights, Mich. / Lamphere - Grand Rapids CC

Kevin Fee - New Albany, Ohio / New Albany

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#Wright State University (NCAA/1 - Horizon League)

Dayton, OH - https://wsuraiders.com/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Alex Sogard

Associate Head Coach / Recruiting Coordinator - Nate Metzger

Assistant Coach - Chase Slone

Assistant Coach - Derek Hendrixson

Director of Pitching Development - Keegan Burney

Director of Hitting Development - Gehrig Anglin

Director of Baseball Operations - Nick Silvis

Home Field - Nischwitz Stadium https://wsuraiders.com/facilities/nischwitz-stadium/2

2023/2024 roster (11/25/23) - https://wsuraiders.com/sports/baseball/roster

Selected individuals (my choices)

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#Youngstown State University (NCAA/1 - Horizon League)

Youngstown, OH - https://ysusports.com/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Dan Bertolini

Assistant Coach - Pitching/Recruiting Coordinator - Shane Davis

Assistant Coach - Hitting - Eric Bunnell

Assistant Baseball Coach - Camp Coordinator - Trevor Charpie

Home Field -

2023/2024 roster (11/25/23) - https://ysusports.com/sports/baseball/roster

Selected individuals (my choices)

Eli Brown - Bowling Green, Ohio / Bowling Green

RJ Sherwood - Canton, Mich. / Belleville - Kellogg Community College

Brett Stanley - Washington Township, Mich. / Warren De La Salle - Kellogg Community College

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2022-2023 Horizon League Baseball Awards - https://horizonleague.org/news/2023/5/23/baseball-horizon-league-releases-2023-hlbase-all-league-awards.aspx

2023 Horizon League Award Winners

Player of the Year: Noah Fisher, Northern Kentucky

Pitcher of the Year: Sebastian Gongora, Wright State

Reliever of the Year: Brandon Decker, Oakland

Freshman of the Year: Matt Thompson, Youngstown State

Coach of the Year: Alex Sogard, Wright State

2023 All-Horizon League First Team

C: Sammy Sass, Wright State

1B: Braedon Blackford, Purdue Fort Wayne

2B: John Odom, Northern Kentucky

3B: Aaron Chapman, Milwaukee

SS: Noah Fisher, Northern Kentucky

OF: Andrew Patrick, Wright State

OF: Colton Kucera, Northern Kentucky

OF: Jay Luikart, Wright State

DH/Flex: Padraig O'Shaughnessy, Youngstown State

SP: Sebastian Gongora, Wright State

SP: Clay Brock, Northern Kentucky

SP: Jake Shirk, Wright State

RP: Brandon Decker, Oakland

At-large selection: Gehrig Anglin, Wright State

2023 All-Horizon League Second Team

C: Jack Thelen, Milwaukee

1B: Liam McFadden-Ackman, Northern Kentucky

2B: Mark Connelly, Milwaukee

3B: Braeden O'Shaughnessy, Youngstown State

SS: Trey Law, Youngstown State

OF: Ben Higgins, Purdue Fort Wayne

OF: Ian Cleary, Oakland

OF: Treyvin Moss, Northern Kentucky

DH/Flex: Gabe Lux, Oakland

SP: Hunter Pidek, Oakland

SP: Kaden Echeman, Northern Kentucky

SP: Riley Frey, Milwaukee

RP: Sam Mathews, Milwaukee

At-large selection: Manny Vorhees, Northern Kentucky

2023 All-Horizon League Freshman Team (alphabetical by school)

Carson Hansen, Milwaukee

Reggie Bussey, Oakland

Patrick Fultz, Wright State

Joey Valentine, Wright State

Braden Gebhardt, Youngstown State

Matt Thompson, Youngstown State

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11/24/2023 - Jim's (SECLMW) WHAC College Baseball Notes - unofficial

11/24/2023 - Jim's (SECLMW) WHAC College Baseball Notes - unofficial

(WHAC / Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference)

Note:  NAIA does have athletic scholarships and many of the baseball programs are outstanding.  If your goal is to actually play baseball, consider your NAIA options.  Do your homework  - don't expect someone else to make your decisions!

Unofficial, Uneditted and replete with errors of commission and omission

also posted at: http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/

and http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/ (American Legion baseball emphasis)

NAIA Baseball - https://www.ncaa.com/sports/baseball/d3

WHAC Baseball - https://www.whac.net/sports/bsb/index

2023 WHAC Baseball Standings (last year) -

School - WHAC W-L / All W-L

Concordia (MI) - 26-5 / 48-10 - WHAC Champion, NAIA

Madonna (MI) - 24-6 / 36-15 - WHAC Tournament Champion, NAIA

University of Northwestern Ohio - 22-10 / 26-21

Aquinas (MI) - 19-11 / 30-23

Indiana Tech - 18-12 / 33-17

Lawrence Tech (MI) - 17-13 / 24-26

Cleary (MI) - 17-15 / 28-22

Lourdes (OH) - 15-17 / 20-26

Cornerstone (MI) - 13-19 / 20-30

Siena Heights (MI) - 9-23 / 12-32

Michigan-Dearborn - 5-26 / 5-37

Rochester (MI) - 2-30 / 4-44

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2024 WHAC Baseball Programs (alphabetical order) - data from 11/24/2023 (things change!)

#Aquinas College (NAIA - WHAC)

Grand Rapids, MI - https://aqsaints.com/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Chris LaMange

Head JV Coach - Pat Gillies

Pitching Coach - Steve Wojciechowski

Assistant Coach - Andrew DeGood

Assistant Coach - Cody Westerhuis

Student Assistant - Sean Wing

Volunteer Assistant - Richard Steffan

Home Field - Meijer Sports Complex (3300 10 Mile Rd. NE, Rockford, MI 49341) https://aqsaints.com/facilities/meijer-sports-complex/10

#Cleary University (NAIA - WHAC)

Howell, MI - https://clearycougars.com/sports/bsb/index

Head Coach - Andrew "Drew" Maki

Associate Head Coach - Nick Hoogerhyde

Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator - Christian Mercure

Assistant Coach - Colton Fountain

Assistant Coach - Nic Olson

Home Field - Lake Trust Stadium (3575 Cleary Drive, Howell, MI 48443) https://clearycougars.com/Facilities

#Concordia University (NAIA - WHAC)

Ann Arbor, MI - https://www.concordiacardinals.com/sports/bsb/index

Head Coach - Zach Johnston

Pitching Coach - Steven Dennison

Graduate Assitant - Tyson Kleinfelter

Assistant Coach - Tom Johnston

Assistant Coach - Matt Hunt

Assistant Coach - Cam Ciaciuch

Assistant Coach - Gabe Farr

Assistant Coach - Carter Richardson

Student Assistant - Jake Moyer

Student Assistant - Johnny Shields

Student Assistant - Jimmy Wressel

Student Assistant - Caleb Harmond

Student Assistant - John Markiewicz

Student Assistant - Jarrett Batanian

Home Field - Cardinals Baseball Field (283 Earhart Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105) https://www.concordiacardinals.com/Facilities

2023/2024 roster (11/24/23) - https://www.concordiacardinals.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/roster

Selected individuals (my choices)

Mackenzie Martin - Dexter, MI / Kellogg CC

Kolton Horn - Petoskey, MI / Petoskey

Cooper Cumberworth - Jackson, MI / Jackson Lumen Christi Catholic

Kolby Dorn - Brownstown, MI / Riverview Community High School

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#Cornerstone University (NAIA - WHAC)

Grand Rapids, MI - https://cugoldeneagles.com/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Chuck Lowitzki

Assistant Coach - James Sackett

Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator - Chad Cook

Home Field - DeWitt Field https://cugoldeneagles.com/facilities/de-witt-field/1

#Indiana Tech / Indiana Institute of Technology (NAIA - WHAC)

Fort Wayne, IN - https://indianatechwarriors.com/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Kip McWilliams

Associate Head Coach - Brent Alwine

Assistant Coach / Head Reserve Coach - Gordon Turner

Assistant Coach - Caleb Stayton

Assistant Coach - Beach Harmon, Jr.

Home Field - Warrior Baseball Field https://indianatechwarriors.com/facilities/warrior-baseball-field/5

#Lawrence Tech / Lawrence Technological University (NAIA - WHAC)

Southfield, MI - https://ltuathletics.com/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Stan Eldridge

Assistant Coach - Jim Mancuso

Assistant Coach - Tom Compian

Assistant Coach - Ryan Hilton

Assistant Coach - Anthony Hermylen

Assistant Coach - Brad Roth

Home Field - Jimmy John's Field (7171 Auburn Rd, Utica, MI 48317) https://ltuathletics.com/sports/2022/1/10/facilities-jimmy-johns-field.aspx

2023/2024 roster (11/24/23) - https://ltuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster

Selected individuals (my choices)

Brady Rogers - Bay City, Mich. John Glenn HS

Jake Llaneza - Westerville, Ohio Westerville HS

Trent Reed - Beaverton, MI. Beaverton HS

Brett Dulecki - New Boston, Mich. Huron HS

Dominic Puccetti - Monroe, Mich. Monroe HS

Evan McIntyre - Lincoln Park, Mich. Lincoln Park HS

Ethan Hochendoner - Dexter, Mich. Dexter HS

Aaron Dean - Ida, Mich. Ida HS

Kyle Hennessey - Temperance, Mich. Bedford HS

Ryan Hulke - Anoka, Minn. Anoka HS Bismarck State JC

Donovan Sayyae - Allen Park, Mich. Allen Park HS

Sawyer Pugh - Kingsford, Mich. Kingsford HS Lakeland University

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#Lourdes University (NAIA - WHAC)

Sylvania, OH - https://lourdesathletics.com/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Josh Bradford

Assistant Coach - Travis Pant

Assistant Coach - Cliff Howe

Home Field - Mercy Field (525 South Holland-Sylvania Road, Toledo, OH 43615) https://lourdesathletics.com/sports/2014/8/15/GEN_0815142755.aspx

#Madonna University (NAIA - WHAC)

Livonia, MI - https://mucrusaders.com/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Colton Punches

Assistant Coach -

Home Field - Ilitch Ballpark (15090 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI 48152) https://mucrusaders.com/facilities/ilitch-ballpark/10

#University of Michigan-Dearborn (NAIA - WHAC)

Dearborn, MI - https://athletics.umdearborn.edu/sports/bsb/index

Head Coach - Craig Cotter

Associate Head Coach - Greg Desjarlais

Assistant Coach - Shaun Hannibal

Home Field -

2023/2024 roster (11/24/23) - https://athletics.umdearborn.edu/sports/bsb/2023-24/roster

Selected individuals (my choices)

Gavin Hampton - Lincoln Park, Mich. / Lincoln Park High School

Christopher Cannon - Taylor, Mich. / Taylor High School

Josh DeChane - Trenton, Mich. / Trenton High School

Alvaro Hernandez - Lincoln Park, Mich. / Lincoln Park High School

Connor Swiney - Southgate, Mich. / Southgate Anderson

Kage Little - Wauseon, Ohio / Wauseon High School

Garrett Gamble - Hudson, Mich. / Henry Ford College

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#Rochester University (NAIA - WHAC)

Rochester Hills, MI - https://www.rochesteruwarriors.com/sports/bsb/index

Head Coach - Scott Kunert

Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator - Dylan Benson

Assistant Coach - Austin Kunert

Assistant Coach - Trevor Hulvey

Student Assistant - Dominic Scalzo

Home Field - Bill Shinsky Field https://www.rochesteruwarriors.com/Facilities/Bill_Shinsky_Field

2023/2024 roster (11/24/23) - https://www.rochesteruwarriors.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/roster

Selected individuals (my choices)

Raymond Perez III - Dearborn, MI / Woodhaven H.S.

Cameron Brown - Taylor, MI / Taylor H.S.

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#Siena Heights University (NAIA - WHAC)

Adrian, MI - https://www.shusaints.com/sports/bsb/index

Head Coach - John Kolasinski

Assistant Coach - Bill Jenney

Graduate Assistant Coach - Joseph Ellis

Home Field - Siena Heights Baseball Diamond https://www.shusaints.com/facilities/baseball_diamond

2023/2024 roster (11/24/23) - https://www.shusaints.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/roster

Selected individuals (my choices)

Cole VanWasshenova - South Rockwood, Mich. / Airport

Adam Wilding - Brooklyn, Mich. / Columbia Central

Brock Olmstead - Riga, Mich. / Summerfield

Brayden Hill - Trenton, Mich. / Trenton

Aiden Nighswander - Deerfield, Mich. / Britton Deerfield

Chase Molnar - New Boston, Mich. / New Boston Huron

Cole Mason - Bedford, Mich. / Bedford

Shilo Bernal Jr. - Toledo, Oh. / Central Catholic

Ty Schroeder - Dundee, Mich. / Dundee

Joe Kane - Tecumseh, Mich. / Tecumseh

Luc Olson - Belleville, Mich. / Belleville

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#University of Northwestern Ohio (NAIA - WHAC)

Lima, OH - https://www.unohracers.com/sports/bsb/index

Head Coach - Kory Hartman

Associate Head Coach - Aaron Lee

Assistant Coach - Jeremy Snow

Assistant Coach - Dylan Healy

Assistant Coach - Walter Long

Home Field - Racer Baseball Field (1731 Hartzler Rd, Lima, OH 45805 - on campus) https://www.unohracers.com/Facilities

2023/2024 roster (11/24/23) - https://www.unohracers.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/roster

Selected individuals (my choices)

Nolan Hull - Commerce Township, Michigan / Lakeland High School

Tyler Kiehl - St. Mary's, Ohio / St. Mary's Memorial High School

Noah Matheson - Flushing, Michigan / -

Nick Soller - Warren, Michigan / Bishop Foley Catholic High School

Dean Sommer - Richland, Michigan / -

Eliott Traver - Potterville, Michigan / -

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2022-2023 WHAC Baseball Awards - https://www.whac.net/sports/bsb/2022-23/releases/05042023bbohonors

Player of the Year – Drew Fleming, Concordia
Pitcher of the Year – Tyson Kleinfelter, Concordia
Newcomer of the Year – Drew Fleming, Concordia
Coach of the Year - Zach Johnston, Concordia

Wolverine-Hoosier Champions of Character Team
Dane Smitz, Aquinas, JR
Bryce Franklin, Cleary, SO
John Markiewicz, Concordia, SO
Landon Poll, Cornerstone, JR
Ryan Troxel, Indiana Tech, JR
Kellen Harding, Lawrence Tech, SR
Harrison Jackson, Lourdes, SR
Cal Fournier, Madonna, JR
Collin Powers, Rochester, SO
Thomas Bakoway, Siena Heights, SO
Nathaniel Wandrie, UM-Dearborn, JR
Alex Velasco, UNOH, SR
Champions of Character Coach – Josh Bradford, Lourdes

First Team All-WHAC
SP, Rolando Heredia-Bustos, UNOH, SR
SP, Tyson Kleinfelter, Concordia, SR
SP, Nate Blain, Madonna, JR
SP, Timothy Pomaville, Concordia, SR
C, Erick Castro, UNOH, SR
C, Jason Erhardt, Lawrence Tech, SR
1B, Drew Fleming, Concordia, JR
2B, Jordan Sherman, Concordia, SR
SS, Joel Suraganan, Lourdes, JR
3B, Alex Garbacik, Madonna, SR
UTL, Brady Krzciok, Madonna, FR
OF, Jake Collins, Cornerstone, SR
OF, Anthony Sharkas, Madonna, JR
OF, Jace Matkin, Madonna, SR
OF, Jarrett Batanian, Concordia, SR
DH, Bobby Cavin, Madonna, JR
RP, Eliott Traver, UNOH, SO

Second Team All-WHAC
SP, Lucas Withers, Cleary, SR
SP, Ryan Troxel, Indiana Tech, JR
SP, Conor Gausselin, Aquinas, JR
SP, Wyatt Smith, Lourdes, SR
C, Billy Flohr, Cleary, SR
C, Jimmy Wressel, Concordia, SR
1B, Grant Martin, Aquinas, JR
2B, Dane Smitz, Aquinas, JR
SS, Jayden Reed, Indiana Tech, SR
3B, Max McLennan, UM-Dearborn, JR
UTL, Ben Cerven, Cleary, JR
OF, Nick Olsen, Lawrence Tech, JR
OF, Tyler Stahl, Indiana Tech, JR
OF, Joel Stirnemann, Lawrence Tech, SO
OF, Matthew Williams, UM-Dearborn, JR
DH, Kyle Hebner, Concordia, FR
RP, Evan Jasiak, Concordia, SO

WHAC Gold Glove Team
CF, Ben Jackson, UNOH, SR
LF, Caleb Harmond, Concordia, SR
RF, Nathan Wilcox, Aquinas, JR
1B, Tyler Grigalis, UNOH, JR
2B, Kellen Banaszewski, Lawrence Tech, SR
SS, Nick Tiller, Siena Heights, FR
3B, Logan Walker, Lawrence Tech, JR
C , Jimmy Wressel, Concordia, SR
P, Tyson Kleinfelter, Concordia, SR

Wolverine Hoosier All-Academic awards
Braden Brown, Aquinas
Chase Ingersoll, Aquinas
Conor Gausselin, Aquinas
Dane Smitz, Aquinas
Grant Martin, Aquinas
Joseph Kelley, Aquinas
Joshua Wierenga, Aquinas
Mark Binkowski, Aquinas
Mark Kalahar, Aquinas
Mason Hill, Aquinas
Nathan Esch, Aquinas
Nathan Myers, Aquinas
Nathaniel Wilcox, Aquinas
Ryan Gillings, Aquinas
Tristan Hysell, Aquinas
Tyler Zomerlei, Aquinas
Zachary Marshall, Aquinas
Adam Phillips, Cleary
Andrius Jurenas, Cleary
Austin Prahl, Cleary
Benjamin Cerven, Cleary
Billy Flohr, Cleary
Bryce Franklin, Cleary
Caleb Buda, Cleary
Diaz Sanderson, Cleary
Ethan Hollister, Cleary
Haden Fisk, Cleary
Henry Bonette, Cleary
Jacob Savina, Cleary
Jeremy Fuchs, Cleary
Joseph Dore, Cleary
Kristian Scalf, Cleary
Lance Wiltse, Cleary
Lucas Withers, Cleary
Nate Raniszewski, Cleary
Noah Bowles, Cleary
Parker Davis, Cleary
Samuel Browne, Cleary
Spencer Jamison, Cleary
Trey Ridgway, Cleary
Blake Weaver, Concordia
Bryon Mane, Concordia
Curtis Townsend, Concordia
Jordan Sherman, Concordia
Ryan Kotecki, Concordia
Ryan Patterson, Concordia
Jarrett Batanian, Concordia
Billy Blair, Concordia
Tyson Kleinfelter, Concordia
John Markiewisz, Concordia
Aaron West, Concordia
Benjamin Barnes, Cornerstone
Benjamin Cunningham, Cornerstone
Brendan Miller, Cornerstone
Evan Shirley, Cornerstone
Jake Collins, Cornerstone
Jordan Wenzel, Cornerstone
Juan Carlos Salinas, Cornerstone
Landon Poll, Cornerstone
Samuel Bussler, Cornerstone
Grant Young, Cornerstone
AJ Dull, Indiana Tech
Blake Owens, Indiana Tech
Coley Stevens, Indiana Tech
Dalton Askew, Indiana Tech
Ethan Nielson, Indiana Tech
Hector Rodriguez-Burgos, Indiana Tech
Jacob Daftari, Indiana Tech
Jaden Miller, Indiana Tech
Jared Gallagher, Indiana Tech
Jayden Reed, Indiana Tech
Jude Christian, Indiana Tech
Luke Myers, Indiana Tech
Marty McDonald, Indiana Tech
Micah O'Donnell, Indiana Tech
Nicholas Miller, Indiana Tech
Nolan McKim, Indiana Tech
Parker Bates, Indiana Tech
Patrick McGinn, Indiana Tech
Ryan Troxel, Indiana Tech
Ryan Uhlenhake, Indiana Tech
Seth Whaley, Indiana Tech
Spencer Strobel, Indiana Tech
Tarek Kothdiwala, Indiana Tech
Trevor Patterson, Indiana Tech
Tristan Osika, Indiana Tech
Zach Zaborowski, Indiana Tech
Alek Wietrzykowski, Lawrence Tech
Brett Dulecki, Lawrence Tech
Jackson Walkowiak, Lawrence Tech
Jacob Llaneza, Lawrence Tech
Jeremy Flattery, Lawrence Tech
Kellen Harding, Lawrence Tech
Kent Madak, Lawrence Tech
Kyle Hennessey, Lawrence Tech
Matthew Olson, Lawrence Tech
Nicholas Allen, Lawrence Tech
Nicholas Olsen, Lawrence Tech
Samuel DeKuiper, Lawrence Tech
Anderson Strunk, Lourdes
Bryn Biemiller, Lourdes
Caleb Dugan, Lourdes
Carson Barker, Lourdes
Devin Rooks, Lourdes
Harrison Gargus, Lourdes
Harrison Jackson, Lourdes
Jagger Geck, Lourdes
Josh Hare, Lourdes
Matt McEachern, Lourdes
Michael Strzelewicz, Lourdes
Ryan Jagodzinski, Lourdes
Steve Haugh, Lourdes
Thad Niziolek, Lourdes
Wyatt Smith, Lourdes
Zack Mon, Lourdes
Alex Garbacik, Madonna
Ben Stesiak, Madonna
Cal Fournier, Madonna
Danny Medlock , Madonna
Matt Staelgraeve, Madonna
Shae Walters, Madonna
Zach Beadle , Madonna
Dominic Manion, Rochester
Gabriel Matti, Rochester
Gavin Roe, Rochester
Jonathon LaRue, Rochester
Justin Siegel, Rochester
Adam Wilding, Siena Heights
Aiden Nighswander, Siena Heights
Andy Stoll, Siena Heights
Anthony Scali, Siena Heights
Brad South, Siena Heights
Cameron Hammer, Siena Heights
Christian Jabiro, Siena Heights
Cole Mason, Siena Heights
Cole VanWasshenova, Siena Heights
Collin Bammer, Siena Heights
Collin Mong, Siena Heights
Ken Layman, Siena Heights
Matt Love, Siena Heights
Nolan Smigiel, Siena Heights
Ryan Sullivan, Siena Heights
Thomas Bakoway, Siena Heights
Thomas Lamnek, Siena Heights
Drake Schultz, UM-Dearborn
Evan Morin, UM-Dearborn
Matthew Balash, UM-Dearborn
Matthew Silka, UM-Dearborn
Matthew Williams, UM-Dearborn
Max Tomaszewski, UM-Dearborn
Maximillian McLennan, UM-Dearborn
Nathaniel Mack, UM-Dearborn
Nathaniel Wandrie, UM-Dearborn
Tyler Troyer, UM-Dearborn
Aj Buchman, UNOH
Alex Velasco, UNOH
Brandon Kyle, UNOH
Grant Reeve, UNOH
Jacob Landers, UNOH
Jeremy Suarez, UNOH
Josue Ortiz, UNOH
Payton Wooten, UNOH
Rolando Bustos, UNOH
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11/23/2023 - Jim's (SECLMW) OAC College Baseball Notes - unofficial!

11/23/2023 - Jim's (SECLMW) OAC College Baseball Notes - unofficial!

(OAC / Ohio Athletic Conference)

Note: Many NCAA/III colleges & universities are expensive - BUT in many cases they have programs to make their school affordable.  If you are interested in a school ask what assistance they may have.  Don't be shy - your are the client!

Unofficial, Uneditted and replete with errors of commission and omission

also posted at: http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/

and http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/ (American Legion baseball emphasis)

NCAA/III Baseball - https://www.ncaa.com/sports/baseball/d3

D3Baseball - https://www.d3baseball.com/landing/index

OAC Baseball - https://www.oac.org/sports/bsb/index

2023 OAC Baseball Standings (last year) -

School - OAC W-L / All W-L

Baldwin Wallace - 15-3 / 39-12 - 2023 OAC Champion, NCAA/III Final Four

Marietta - 14-4 / 37-13 - 2023 NCAA/III

Ohio Northern - 12-6 / 27-15

Otterbein - 11-7 / 27-13

John Carroll - 11-7 / 28-17 - 2023 OAC Tournament Champion, NCAA/III

Mount Union - 10-8 / 22-15-1

Heidelberg - 7-11 / 19-21

Muskingum - 6-12 / 22-18

Wilmington - 4-14 / 16-23

Capital - 0-18 / 6-30

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2024 OAC Baseball Programs (alphabetical order) - data from 11/23/2023 (things change!)

#Baldwin Wallace University (NCAA/III - OAC)

Berea, OH - https://www.bwyellowjackets.com/sports/bsb/index

Head Coach - Brian Harrison

Assistant Coach - Matt Rosinski

Assistant Coach - Steve Hagen

Assistant Coach - Jake Smith

Assistant Coach - Mark Terlep

Assistant Coach - Kevin McSweeney

Home Field - Fisher Field - https://www.bwyellowjackets.com/facilities/fisherfield

2023 OAC Champion

2023 NCAA/III Final Four

#Capital University (NCAA/III - OAC)

Columbus, OH - https://athletics.capital.edu/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Scott Manahan

Assistant Coach / Infielders, Baserunning, Recruiting - Holden Martin

Assistant Coach - Ryan Henne

Graduate Assistant - Jackson Wilson

Volunteer Assistant - Duke Dickerson

Volunteer Assistant - Steve Boyd

Volunteer Assistant - Emily Manahan

Volunteer Assistant - Bobby Zaayer

Volunteer Assistant - Kevin Flaherty

Volunteer Assistant - Dan Briggs

Home Field - Clawson Field Complex (276 S Nelson Road, Columbus, Ohio 43205) - https://athletics.capital.edu/sports/2020/3/16/clowson.aspx

#Heidelberg University (NCAA/III - OAC)

Tiffin, OH - http://www.bergathletics.com/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Chad Fitzgerald

Assistant Coach - Eric Franc

Volunteer Assistant - Matt Wilson

Student Assistant - Cade Powell

Graduate Assistant - Josh Slade

Home Field - Peaceful Valley (180 Prospect St. Tiffin, OH 44883) - https://bergathletics.com/facilities/peaceful-valley/5

#John Carroll University (NCAA/III - OAC)

University Heights, OH - https://jcusports.com/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Bobby Bell

Assistant Coach - Pat Tatom

Pitching Coach - Jake Servidio

Assistant Coach - Cam Mayle

Assistant Coach - Justin Bargar

Home Field - Schweickert Field https://jcusports.com/sports/2007/11/28/Schweickert%20Field.aspx

2023 OAC Tournament Champion

2023 NCAA/III

#Marietta College (NCAA/III - OAC)

Marietta, OH - https://pioneers.marietta.edu/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Brian Brewer

Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator - Chris Tekulve

Assistant Coach - Mike Mulvey

Volunteer Assistant -Evan Brockmeier

Home Field - Don and Sue Schaly Field at Pioneer Park https://pioneers.marietta.edu/facilities/don-and-sue-schaly-field-at-pioneer-park/2

2023 NCAA/III

#University of Mount Union (NCAA/III - OAC)

Alliance, OH - https://athletics.mountunion.edu/sports/baseball

Head Coach - Paul Hesse

Assistant Coach - Evan Knott

Assistant Coach - Roy Jacobs

Assistant Coach - John Ventura

Assistant Coach - Billy Goodal

Home Field - Rafeld-Rogers Field (2534 South Clark Ave, Alliance, OH 44601) https://athletics.mountunion.edu/sports/2021/6/18/facilities-Rafeld-Rogers-Field.aspx

#Muskingum University (NCAA/III - OAC)

New Concord, OH - https://www.fightingmuskies.com/sports/bsb/index

Head Coach - Jake Krupar

Assistant Coach - Michael Jacob

Assistant Coach - Tate Engle

Assistant Coach - Mark Rider

Home Field - Mose Morehead Field https://www.fightingmuskies.com/athletics/facilities/index

#Ohio Northern University (NCAA/III - OAC)

Ada, OH - https://www.onusports.com/sports/bsb/index

Head Coach - Gene Stechschulte

Assistant Coach - Patrick Lavelle

Assistant Coach - Hunter Bedell

Home Field - Wander Field (800 W Lincoln Ave, Ada, Ohio 45810) https://www.onusports.com/athletics/facilities/Wander_Field

#Otterbein University (NCAA/III - OAC)

Westerville, OH - https://otterbeincardinals.com/sports/baseball

Head Coach - George Powell

Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator - Colton Hann

Graduate Assistant / Pitching - Tom Ryan

Graduate Assistant - Lucas Diluca

Assistant Coach - Russ Meade

Home Field - Fishbaugh Field https://otterbeincardinals.com/facilities/fishbaugh-field/20

#Wilmington College (NCAA/III - OAC)

Wilmington, OH - https://www.wilmingtonquakers.com/sports/bsb/index

Head Coach - Barry Craddock

Assistant Coach -

Home Field - Tewksbury-Delaney Field https://www.wilmingtonquakers.com/information/Tewksbury-Delaney_Field

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2022-2023 OAC Baseball Awards - https://www.oac.org/sports/bsb/All-OAC/BaseballAll-OAC23.pdf

Dr. Bob Fisher OAC Player-of-the-Year - Brett Carson, Marietta (Ashville, Ohio / Teays Valley)

Kent Tekulve OAC Pitcher-of-the-Year - Matt Aukerman, John Carroll (Hudson, Ohio / Hudson)

Don Schaly OAC Coach-of-the-Year- Brian Harrison, Baldwin Wallace

2023 All-OAC First Team -

POS Name, School YR - Hometown/High School

C Andrew Stechschulte, Ohio Northern So. - Findlay, Ohio / Findlay

1B Luke Vonderhaar, Baldwin Wallace Sr. - New Bremen, Ohio / New Bremen

2B Alex Richter, Marietta So. - Carmel, Ind. / Carmel

3B Brayden Carter, Otterbein Grad - Worthington, Ohio / Kilbourne

SS Joe Olsavsky, John Carroll Jr. - Pittsburgh, PA / Central Catholic

SS Brayden Quincel, Otterbein Jr. - Grove City, Ohio / Grove City

OF Vincent Capolupo, Baldwin Wallace Sr. - Kenmore, N.Y. / St. Joseph's Collegiate

OF Adam McVicker, Heidelberg Sr. - Canal Winchester, Ohio / Bishop Hartley

OF Brett Carson, Marietta Grad - Ashville, Ohio / Teays Valley

OF Zachary Mazza, Mount Union Sr. - Flint, Mich. / Powers Catholic

OF Tyler Shaneyfelt, Wilmington Jr. - Dayton, Ohio / Fairmont

UTL Trent Valentine, Marietta Sr. - Byesville, Ohio / Cambridge

DH Alexis Castillo, Baldwin Wallace Sr. - Sunrise, Fla. / The Sagemont School

P Garrett Miller, Baldwin Wallace Sr. - McMurray, Pa. / McMurray

P Matthew Aukerman, John Carroll Sr. - Hudson, Ohio / Hudson

P Kail Hill, Marietta Sr. - Marietta, Ohio / Marietta

P Jack Hutchins, Ohio Northern Sr. - Bright, Ind. / East Central

2023 All-OAC Second Team -

POS Name, School YR - Hometown/High School

C Ty Davis, Marietta So. - Springboro, Ohio / Springboro

1B Weston Melick, Muskingum So. - Howard, Ohio / East Knox

1B Chase Armstrong, Ohio Northern Fr. - Louisville, Ky. / Trinity

2B Andrew Pokley, Heidelberg So. - Troy, Mich. / Troy Athens

2B Noah Sprowls, Otterbein Sr. - Galena, Ohio / Big Walnut

3B Nick Bonnizzio, Marietta Jr. - Hudson, Ohio / Twinsburg

SS Sean Kolenich, Baldwin Wallace So. - Parma, Ohio / St. Edward

OF Ryan Guggenheim, Baldwin Wallace Sr. - Solon, Ohio / Solon

OF Eric Schilling, Mount Union Sr. - Stow, Ohio / Stow-Munroe Falls

OF Tobie Teke, Muskingum So. - Aurora, Ind. / South Dearborn

OF Gavin Wolf, Otterbein Jr. - Grove City, Ohio / Grove City

P Nik Baldis, Baldwin Wallace Sr. - Wexford, Pa. / North Allegheny

P Dawson Gabe, Baldwin Wallace Sr. - Lawrence, Ind. / Lawrence

P Leo Fornara, Mount Union Fr. - Chagrin Falls, Ohio / Chagrin Falls

P Blake Altaffer, Ohio Northern So. - Montpelier, Ohio / Montpelier

P Aaron Boster, Wilmington Jr. - Mason, Ohio / Kings

2023 All-OAC Honorable Mention -

POS Name, School YR - Hometown/High School

C Ej Santana, Capital Sr. - Crofton, Md. Arundel (Anne Arundel)

1B Camden Farley, Heidelberg Jr. - Chillicothe, Ohio / Zane Trace

1B Jamie Perebzak, Otterbein Jr. - Wadsworth, Ohio / Walsh Jesuit

3B Connor Mayle, John Carroll Jr. - North Canton, Ohio / Hoover

OF Aidan Corrigan, Heidelberg Sr. Saline, Mich. / Saline

OF Sean Connolly, John Carroll So. - Wexford, Pa. / Gibsonia Pine-Richland

DH Justin Hanley, John Carroll Grad - Venice, FL / Venice

P Dylan Snyder, Baldwin Wallace So. - Stow, Ohio / Akron Archbishop Hoban

P Tim Knapschaefer, Ohio Northern Sr. - Maria Stein, Ohio / Marion Local

P Sam Sethna, Otterbein Fr. - Ashville, Ohio / Teays Valley

C JT Mazula, Baldwin Wallace Sr. - Pittsburgh, Pa. / North Hills

DH Gavin Thompson, Otterbein Sr. - New Concord, Ohio / John Glenn

3B Sam Palmieri, Muskingum Fr. - Maineville, Ohio / Kings

P Jackson Powers, Heidelberg So. - Strongsville, Ohio / Holy Name

P Zach Shepherd, Wilmington Fr. - Indianapolis, Ind. / Southport

OF Logan Stevens, Ohio Northern Jr. - Plain City, Ohio / Jonathan Alder

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