2015 Team Preview: Olentangy Liberty
February 6, 2015
By Dylan Hefflinger and JD Heilmann
Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout and Ohio Scouting Director
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2015 Team Preview: olentangy liberty
School Name: Olentangy Liberty
Coaches Name/Record: Ty Brenning // 58-29
2014 Record: 26-6
Conference: Ohio Capital Conference - Central Division
Conference Record/Finish: 12-2
Division Level: I
Notable Alumni:
- Eric Best - Ohio State University
- Eric Darlage - Miami of Ohio
- Ryan Cypret - Ohio State University
- Josh Dezse - Ohio State University
- Michael O'Neill - University of Michigan/New York Yankees
- Zach Michael - Toledo
- Jacob Niggemeyer - Ohio State University
- Nick Newton - Marshall University
Notable Post-Season Accomplishments:
- 5 - 20+ Win Seasons in 11 years
- 2 - District Titles
- 3 - District Runner-Up
- 1 - Elite 8
Number of Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/4
Strengths of Team:
- Humility
- Experience
- Depth
- Defense
Key Losses from the Class of 2014:
- Jacob Niggemeyer - Ohio State University
- Nick Newton - Marshall University
- Marcus Wechselberger - Rose Hullman
- Kyle Mottice - Cincinnati
- Mitchell Griffiths - Alderson-Broadus
Top Prospects in Class of 2015:
- Cameron Comer, SS, 6'1", 185, L/R, Special Player/Leader, UVA Commit
- Nick Parr, P/3B, 6'3", 215, R/R, Great Competitor on the mound and at the plate, Oakland Commit
- AJ Kullman, P/1B, 6'8", 205, L/R, Projectable, Talented two way guy- tough out, UC Commit
- Charlie Lutwen, INF, 2015, 6', 180, R/R, Athletic, great glove, great hitter, missed summer 2014 due to injury
- Alec Ross, P, 6' 175, R/R
- Matt McPheron, P, 6'3", 200, R/R, great movement, strike thrower, down in the zone, gets guys out
- Nathan Meeker, OF/RHP
- Justice Griebel, OF, 6'2", 175, R/R, big time speed
- Seth Oehler, IF
Top Prospects in Class of 2016:
- Mason Groves, 2016, P/OF, 5'11", 170, R/R, good movement, mid-upper 80's, D-1 guy
- Spencer Yankle, C, 2016, 5'11, 175, R/R, 1.9 pop, good defense, good hitter
- Zackery Arnold, IF
- Jonathan Popham, 1B/RHP
- Jordan Seich, C
Top Prospects in Class of 2017:
- Chase Gresock, INF, 2017, 5'11", 175, R/R... started in 2014 as a freshman, AAA Hockey, Athlete D-1 guy, Special hitter
- Mason Holbert, 3B/RHP
- Preston Stanley, RHP
- Hunter Voorhess, C
Top Prospects in Class of 2018:
- Corey Mayer, INF, 2018, 6', 160, R/R, Great hands defense and offense
- Carson Comer, INF, 2018, 5'10", 150, L/R, Great approach at the plate, great hands
- Mitch Milheim, LHP
- Jake Miller, OF/3B
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