@prepbaseballoh Scouting Director #MadeInOhio #DTM
Cincinnati, OH
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My dads advice when I sat the bench my first two years in college:
“Work harder. Leave no doubt.”
Be that parent.
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Who is a 2023 that’s flying under the radar right now?
Hey committed guys, pump your boys. Shout out some grinders.
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I’ve heard the “Mason is soft” stuff my whole life. “Entitled” this “spoiled” that. And I can understand a little bit why some might have that view. Yes we have a lot of wealthy families here. Where there’s success there’s someone who will always think it wasn’t earned. (Cont)
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Beyond excited to join the @PrepBaseballOH team and continue to build on an already incredible foundation. Grateful and humbled for the opportunity.
To the players, I’m pumped to meet you guys and can’t wait to see your talent and skill. Let’s get to work!
𝐆𝐨𝐭. 𝐎𝐮𝐫. 𝐆𝐮𝐲. ✅
We are stoked to announce Kyle Weldon (@weldyhits) as the new Scouting Director for Prep Baseball Ohio.
A home run hire in every sense of the word. Beyond excited to see his continued impact on the landscape of HS baseball throughout Ohio!
📰: loom.ly/q59dFe0
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Day 1 for 2026’s. With the scholarship/roster changes looming, this process might go a bit slower for some than it would have in years past.
Be patient, develop some relationships with coaches who are interested in you. Learn everything you can about the program. Find a fit.
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The proof is in the pudding, and ours is pretty damn special. #GoComets #CometCountry
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Future Games.
The 2027 Ohio squad had 25 players from 12 different organizations.
Swept the weekend, 3-0, in front of hundreds of schools from across the country.
Faced the best players from Michigan, Kansas and Kentucky.
Way to represent, fellas!
#MadeInOhio
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Hitting coaches around the country are having nightmares about seam-shifted wake (SSW). I’ve had multiple conversations about it this week, so here’s my smooth brained explanation of what SSW is, and how we can train against it.
Thread 🧵
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Mass exodus of current players and a wave of decommits in the ‘25 class as news spreads of @LakeErieStorm’s decision not to retain Mike Eversole.
Have to imagine it’s going to be a long, uphill climb to regain the momentum they were building.
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Baseball players are sarcastic, hilarious people. You can’t play this game very long without developing a good sense of humor. There’s too much failure involved. Finding humor in your failures and learning from them is what makes baseball a truly incredible sport to play & coach.
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Softball instructor stops me to tell me about how he was trying to get one of his players to stop swinging like a baseball player..
Um what? 🤔
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College postseason baseball is infinitely more entertaining to me than March Madness. That’s my extremely biased opinion.
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Hitting. Is. Timing.
Hitting. Is. Timing.
Hitting. Is. Timing.
Hitting. Is. Timing.
Hitting. Is. Timing.
Hitting. Is. Timing.
Hitting. Is. Timing.
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..to win. They’ll sacrifice sleep, nutrition, social life, extra curriculars, and more just to have a shot at being our valedictorian. The race for this title has become so competitive that if you graduate with a 4.0 at Mason you’re not even in the top 50% of your class (Cont)
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Great human, excellent recruiter, understands how to build a program. Took over under difficult circumstances and excelled.
Coaches with openings on their staffs, get on the phone with Mike and find out what he’s about.
Hard to find many guys willing to grind more than him.
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My OHSAA bracket is torched.
So. Many. Upsets.
Baseball is fun.
Give me some regional predictions!!!
#MadeInOhio
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Forever grateful to @CoachCBly for giving me the opportunity to coach at my alma mater...and thank you to all the Comets past and present who put their trust in me. I've gained a lot of life-long friendships along the way.
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This recent decision was made because our students are the exact opposite of soft. They’ll push themselves so far, and their parents will push them so far, that they’ll take it to the extreme. They’ll take 7 AP classes a term and graduate with 6.5 GPAs because they want.. (cont)
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We’ll keep winning championships, sending athletes to the next level, fostering brilliant minds in mathematics and applied sciences, creating magic on the stage and in concert halls, developing high character young men and women. (Cont)
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RHP Zion Theophilus
@LSUbaseball recruit
6-foot-2 190 pounds
#OhioProcase24
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This is all I’ll say about the recent decision that’s gone viral and then I’m done: if we’re so soft and doing such a bad job why are our students so successful at what they do? Are you really saying that their success is inspite of it all? (Cont)
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There’s no activity or program at Mason HS that isn’t high achieving. Our band is consistently one of the best in the country, as is our drama program. Our athletics are dominant, this year is the 12 consecutive year that Mason will take home the GMC All-Sports Trophy.. (Cont)
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Thank you to ownership for giving me a shot, thank you to team staff for running the day to day, thank you to the fans for supporting our guys, thank you to the players for giving us a show all summer. Enjoyed every minute. #Steam
FINAL | CIN 1, LC 3
@schrand_jake (@WSURaidergang): 6.0 IP, 2 H, 13 K and 3 BB
@jsilverstein44 (@DaytonBaseball) had an RBI double.
We have been eliminated from the playoffs. Thank you for supporting the team this summer!
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‘26 3B/RHP @ConnerCuozzo leaves the park for his second of the day against top ranked Northville (MI).
Easy power w/loft. Advanced approach at the plate with feel to hit. Has been impressive against some premium arms this spring.
State Rank: 8
@ShooterHunt | @PrepBaseballOH
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Being soft has nothing to do with it. It has everything to do with producing healthy, well-rounded students. Which is something you all preach about but then call us soft when we actually do something to address it. (Cont)
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It’s gotten so bad and GPAs are so inflated that major prestigious universities are denying admission to students with 6.0’s because the institutions disagree with our grading scales and believe it’s out of line with the rest of the country (Cont)
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I’m proud to be a Mason alumni, I’m proud of the decision the administration made to try and help these top students who are drowning in work and stress, and if you’d like to call us soft that’s fine, we’ll keep striving for greatness here in the 45040 (Cont)
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I've gotten real used to getting notifications in the middle of the night from our security cameras at @alphabsb that someone is in the facility.
Hitters who hit a lot, hit a lot.
Congrats @JakeHanley34
𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 = 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧.
Senior @JakeHanley34 became Mason’s all time hits leader last week, passing 2018 grad Nick Northcut to take over the top spot. Congrats Jake and let’s add a few more big ones to the total! #45040 ☄️
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When you’re tired of guys hunting middle-away and getting SAWED on fastballs on the inner black.
Boys, there is no more inner third this round. Hit balls that cross this plate or get out of the cage.
Approach sets your timing. Commit to it.
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Great weekend of @PrepBaseballOH Scout Days. Saw some DUDES the past two days.
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..since joining the GMC 12 years ago. That doesn’t happen with soft kids or administration/coaches that don’t value healthy competition. So if that’s your angle, I’m sorry to tell you that you’re way off base and clearly have no understanding of what Mason is (Cont)
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Excited to be back at @alphabsb full-time. Can’t thank @MiamiOHBaseball and @HCHayden_MUBase enough for the opportunity I had this past year to help hitters. Wish him, @BAMontgomeryMU and @CoachOpe the best moving forward - bunch of dudes in that building! 💯
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with wood
Some JUICE from the big fella
@SawyerSolitaria
#OhioProcase24
1B Sawyer Solitaria
@KentStBaseball recruit
6-foot-3 230 pounds
#OhioProCase24
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A lot of big gains being made this offseason across the state, getting tagged by a lot of dudes putting in work! 💪🏼
Forks and weights, pick them up often!
Should be an electric winter scout day season come January.
@PrepBaseballOH
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All 6 of our @CincinnatiSteam All Stars played well tonight! They represented the organization, their schools, and themselves well in front of a packed house! #Steammates @GLSCL
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One day when we’re in a “nicer” space I’ll look back and appreciate what this place has meant to me and others. Thank you to the grinders that embrace the grittiness. We won’t be here forever. #GrowSlow #PerfectTheProcess
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Young hitters need to learn how to define their approach, beyond a single pitch. When to throttle up and when to throttle down.
Crystalize what you do and why you do it, then go play the game.
The game is really hard when your plan sucks.
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Extended look at @MaximusMcClell1 #4 in Ohio’s ‘24 class
6-foot-7, 220-pound thoroughbred that gets downhill in a hurry. FB got on hitters and sat 89-91 — t93 on the scoreboard gun. SL generated +avg s/m.
12 K in 5 IP against No. 1 Moeller
@ShooterHunt | @GamecockBasebll
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Got a bunch of DUDES putting in the work right now #GOOD
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Legacy players, they use their talent and success to inspire younger generations to work hard and be proud of where they come from. @a_mcdonald33 and @_nicknorthcut_ spent some time with our campers this week, less than 24 hours after being drafted. #45040 #MasonGrown
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Made in Ohio episode 6 coming up tonight at 8pm on the @PrepBaseballOH
✅Spring Classic Recap
✅Team Rankings
✅State Tournament Draw
✅Around The State Updates
We also take a look at the D1 bracket. Will dive into D2-7 next week!
#BeSeen | @_CoachPeteW | @DHeff11
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My heart hurts for this team, that was a championship effort from day one. You played the game how it’s supposed to be played and with the passion it’s supposed to be played with. I love you guys, and couldn’t be more proud. #compete #thankyouseniors
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4 homers in 11 at-bats to start the season for the 11th ranked player in the 2027 class.
#MadeInOhio | @PrepBaseballOH
✌️more 💣’s tonight. Great Team win v Westerville Central
@PickNorth
@BJE2027Thacker
@PrepBaseballOH
@PG_OhioValley
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Shout out to all our #OhioProCase25 participants!
Will be putting out a position by position break down of the standout performances next week.
Procase only scratches the surface of the incredible talent in the state of Ohio. Let the count down to spring season begin 👊🏼
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Getting tagged in a bunch of highlights from the first week of the season, keep ‘em coming! Will shout out some dudes on @PrepBaseballOH In The Zone pod. 👊🏼
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Routine ball that starts one lane to the fielder’s throwing side. Change lanes and work thru with momentum. #fridayfielders
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You want to hit the ball far? Stop adding length to your swing and start working towards building legs like this dudes got. #TreeTrunks 💣
Peter Flaherty III
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Gentlemen, words of advice. When your lady asks which of the four tops is your favorite it’s very important that you not make a choice until you determine which one is her favorite. Then go with that one. Write this down.
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30 seconds of barrels. Welcome back boys! #WinterBreakingPRs
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Couldn’t be prouder of these guys for sticking together, loving each other, playing balls out, and getting putting together a terrific season. Our seniors will be missed around here but leave behind a legacy of championship culture. Love you boys.
Mason falls to Vandalia Butler 6-5 in the District Final. The Comets finish 25-4 on the season. Thank you seniors! #45040
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First men’s league game tonight. Haven’t played in 5 years. Time to have a little fun. 🤙🏼😤 #Washed #GloryDays
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First time attending the @MhsEspys tonight. I have to say, we have some supremely talented young men and women at MHS! All our athletes and the integrated media team should be very proud of themselves. Big congrats to @_nicknorthcut_ on his award! #CometCountry
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I know I speak for a lot of my former Mason teammates from ‘04-‘07 when I say, that one means a whole hell of a lot to us. Thank you, players. Regional Champs! #RoadToHuntington #StateBound
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Ballplayer. 96.9 off the bat, 93 across the infield. Ran well as always.
@Carter_c05 | #OhioProcase24
SS/2B Carter Christenson
@OhioStateBASE commit
5’10 160 Pounds
#OhioProCase24
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Heck of a first month! Lot of talent in this state, excited to see everyone this spring.
S/o the @PrepBaseballOH staff who made these events run as smoothly as they did. Making my job easy 🤙🏼
Rising Stars, you’re up next! 📈⭐️
massive s/o in order for @weldyprep & @_CoachPeteW 🫡
consistently went above and beyond for every event during the winter showcase circuit sprint
truly impressive stuff, @PrepBaseballOH is in a great spot for a massive spring/summer 👍
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Uncommitted 25 big bodied LHP up sat 88-89 T90.2
@Brody_papay | #OhioProcase24
LHP Brody Papay
@PBR_Uncommitted
6-foot-5 205 pounds
#OhioProCase24
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Things that matter:
-Mental toughness
-Effort
-Competitiveness
-Being a GREAT teammate
-Dedication to improvement
Things that don’t:
-Twitter pats on the butt
-Clout
-What you feel entitled to
#WorryAboutWhatMatters
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I get hit up daily by hitters looking to get cage time.
I put a sign up saying it’s gonna cost $10/hour to use the cage….crickets ever since.
Rule of life, if you let people use you, they’ll use you.
Nets, tees, machines, screens, baseballs…they don’t magically appear.
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Dude. Dude. Dude. Dude.
Congrats on the well deserved accolades boys, it was fun to watch 🙌🏼 #45040
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Congrats on 100 wins in such a short period of time! Your leadership and commitment never fall short! Hope you were able to celebrate for a short while, back on the grind today! #compete #mentor @CoachCBly
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D2 and D3 brackets
#OHSAA
If we made a mistake somewhere shoot me a DM
Made in Ohio episode 6 coming up tonight at 8pm on the @PrepBaseballOH
✅Spring Classic Recap
✅Team Rankings
✅State Tournament Draw
✅Around The State Updates
We also take a look at the D1 bracket. Will dive into D2-7 next week!
#BeSeen | @_CoachPeteW | @DHeff11
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“I don’t know what to do with my hands” -Dom, probably
Congrats on your first collegiate hit Mags! 🤙🏼
𝙃𝙊𝙈𝙀𝙍𝙐𝙉 🦅
Not bad for the first at bat of @DomMagliocca's collegiate career
#RiseUpRedHawks #TheGOODGuys
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I crossed over 265 LBS in 2016 and have been pretty steadily in the 275-280 range for the past 6 years.
Weighed in this morning at 260.
20 down, 45 to go!
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Footwork + conditioning. Taking advantage of the nice weather earlier this morning with @ConnorMcVey_ and @K__B__D
(drill cred: @ThatGuy__Kai / @FridayFielders)
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HS hitters should be paying attention to these college hitters.
Two things that stand out after watching high school baseball the last few months…
Direct to the baseball, no wasted movement that could create length
Dynamic (start to finish) balance & posture
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Impressive showing from ‘28 OF/LHP @CShouse41 yesterday at Southern Ohio Rising Stars.
Notable metrics:
Fastball 86-87 T88
OF Velo 90
Max EV 97.4
@ShooterHunt | @prepbaseball
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WKU outfielder @JacobKates gettin’ locked in. Couple things stand out to me:
🔑1- great compression into back hip, not quad
🔑2- hip coil / forward move in sync
🔑3- smooth & quiet til launch
Built his swing with the help of his dad. Good adjuster, good control.
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Excited to be back 🤟🏼
STAFF NEWS: I couldn’t be more excited to officially welcome @weldyhits back to the Comets as Associate Head Coach and Hitting Coordinator! Working today with Coach @rj_thompson29 continuing the work of developing our hitters! Glad to have you back Coach! #45040!
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Some of our INFs getting their work in. When you value the little things, big things happen. #compete
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So proud of this group. It’s fun to coach guys who play with passion and compete day in and day out. Congrats fellas and keep believing #NotDoneYet #Compete 🚀
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One of 5 highly effective arms to go for Ohio in tonight’s shutout.
One of the best starter profiles in the state.
Two distinct breakers
FB up to 91 with life.
Don’t expect him to be short on options come Aug 1
2027 RHP Grady Lantz (Urbana)
FB: 89-90, T91.9
SL: 76-79
CH: 81-84
The 6-2, 175-pound righty strikes out two in two clean innings of work, allowing just one hit.
#PBFG25 | @GradyLantz5 | @PrepBaseball
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Couple of Steammates and MAP dudes gettin' some love from PBR...both these guys can rake!! @BraydonRunion @drew_reckart
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Not really a sleeper anymore. Has generated some buzz this week at LP!
👀📈
2027 SS/RHP Koby Dues (Butler)
FB: 86-87, T88.0
SL: 73-74
The 6-0, 160-pound two-way strikes out the side in his one inning of work, capping off the 6-0 win over #TeamKansas. Impressive performance from the R/R prospect, who also went 3-3 in game one for #TeamOhio
#PBFG25 | @Kobydues | @PrepBaseball
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Onward and upward my friend, national got a good one here 🐐
Congrats @AlexStefanelli
🗣️ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: Prep Baseball is excited to welcome @AlexStefanelli to the team! Alex steps into the Social Media Manager role on a national level after successfully leading all things social and creative for Prep Baseball Ohio. 👏
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Always come across a few tweets each summer complaining about teams not bringing rosters to the field.
If your players are prospect age (high school), and you don’t have something already, feel free to use this template 👇🏼
Sheet is view only, click..
->File
-> Make a copy
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Popular name amongst the 26’s this week.
Under-sized, high motor…bat to ball and defensive skill standing out 📈
@PB_Uncommitted
2026 SS Cooper Russell (Lakewood)
The 5-8, 148-pound RHH infielder shows off his pop, burning the left fielder for a double, his second double in two games.
#PBSFG | #TeamGreatLakes | @C_Russell_25
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