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2015 Team Preview: Rittman



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By Dylan Hefflinger and JD Heilmann
Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout and Ohio Scouting Director

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2015 Team Preview: Rittman

School Name: Rittman
Coaches Name/Record: Joe Staley // 100-122
2014 Record: 7-16
Conference: Wayne County Athletic League
Conference Record/Finish: 2-12
Division Level: IV

Top Prospects in Class of 2015:

  • Ty Ramsier, C, 6'1, 185, R/R - Hit .417 last year was 1st team All-Ohio in DIV. Will be playing QB in college at Notre Dame College in Cleveland. His Uncle Matt Beaumont was an All-American at Ohio State for Baseball
  • Zack Phillips, IF/RHP, 5'9-165, L/R - Hit .330 as a junior, will be a 3 year starter this year. Really came on this past season on the mound. 
  • Nick Underation, RHP/OF, 6'1-180, R/R - Has really come on as a senior. Really developed in the weight room this past off-season. Transferred back to the program after missing 2015 so will miss the first 13 games
  • Jeremiah Butcher, OF, 5'11-170, R/R - Has a cannon for an arm. Can really track a fly ball.

Top Prospects in Class of 2016:

  • Tyler Gault, 1B/3B/RHP, 6'4-180, R/R - Hit .280 last year as a sophomore is a 2 year starter, throws in 78-80 mph fastball, has a good slider, with a developing change-up. Trains with John Adams at the MF Gators facility. Has a large frame and has improved each and every year.
  • Caleb Keck, RHP, 6'4-155, R/R - Had a 3.81 ERA in 42 innings pitched to go with 42 K's. Has a straight over the top delivery that leads to a very good 12-6 curve ball. 
  • Matt McMillan, UTL, 6'0-160, R/R - Can play any position on the field. This year will be a big year for him as he will be asked to play an everyday position as he will likely become the CF. Not a ton of power but lots of contact and gets on base

Top Prospects in Class of 2017:

  • Manny Garza, RHP/INF, 5'10-165, L/R - Hit .361 as a freshman last year with a .569 on base %. Had 28 hits total. Has a lot of potential throws low 80's with great command. Aspires to be a college baseball player. Plays for Lake Erie Bulldogs in the summer
  • Todd Ramsier- Has a chance to be better than his brother Ty who was All-Ohio last year. Todd is 6'1-145, and will take over as QB next year for the football team. Has a good arm and speed. His Uncle Matt Beaumont was an All-American at Ohio State for Baseball

Top Prospects in Class of 2018:

  • Kaleb Bauman, IF/RHP, 6'2-165, R/R - Very promising freshman. Has a fastball that is in the low 80's with a good curveball. Still growing, hits with some power, but is definitely someone who hits the gaps. Very good range in the infield with a strong arm

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