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2018 PBR OHSAA Final Four All-Tournament Team


Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Editor In Chief/Scout

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To view game stories from state, click below:
Division I
+ State Championship - Olentangy Liberty-Anthony Wayne
+ Semifinal - Olentangy Liberty-Medina Highland
+ Semifinal - Anthony Wayne-Mason
Division II
+ State Championship - Chaminade Julienne-Wapakoneta
+ Semifinal - Chaminade Julienne-Tallmadge
+ Semifinal - Wapakoneta-Circleville
Division III
+ State Championship - South Range-Coldwater
+ Semifinal - South Range-Madeira
+ Semifinal - Coldwater-Minford
Division IV
+ State Championship - Fort Loramie-Hicksville
+ Semifinal - Fort Loramie-Trinity
+ Semifinal - Hicksville-Whiteoak

2018 PBR OHSAA Final Four All-Tournament Team

*** MVP of the tournament is at the bottom.

The 2018 OHSAA State Tournament was a resounding success once again. All the folks behind the scene with the OHSAA do a great job every year in making the State Tournament one to remember. From all of us here at PBR we would like to thank all that are a part of the OHSAA. The State Tournament for Ohio is unlike any in the nation and you guys do a great job in making dreams come true for all the athletes.

We have the entire tournament covered. We have game stories, a scouting notebook, prospect videos, a video montage, the All-Tournament Team and much more.

In the past we had the "Top 22", but in 2018 we have expanded it as there were so many guys deserving of honors. Congrats to all who have made the team.

*** Reminder - The All-State Teams will release later in the week ... to nominate, click here.

Catchers

Jared Bajerski C / South Range, OH / 2019

Report: 5-10, 160-pound athletic catcher who batted leadoff for the Division III state champion. Looked to be the leader of the team and one the others fed off.

Game Stats: 4-7, 3 R, 1 RBI, 4 SB

Jett Makar C / Wapakoneta, OH / 2019

Report: 6-foot, 170-pound catcher was one of the few juniors in the senior-laden lineup for the Redskins. 7-hole hitter showed well at the plate and behind the dish.

Game Stats: 3-6, 2 R

Middle Infielders

Connor Osmond SS / 2B / Olentangy Liberty, OH / 2018

Report: The 5-11second basemen batted in the 7-hole for the Division I state champion Patriots. Liberty pounded out 21 runs in the two games and Osmond was a key contributor in that while producing in the bottom of the lineup.

Game Stats: 3-6, 3 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB

Sam Broering SS / 2B / Coldwater, OH / 2018

Report: The 6-3 second baseman batted in the 2-hole for the Cavaliets and did well offensively and defensively for the Division III state runner-up

Game Stats: 3-5, 3 R, 1 BB

Parker Thiel SS / RHP / Hicksville, OH / 2019

Report: Although the 5th inning of the championship game didn't serve Thiel well, the athletic shortstop did an outstanding job defensively while providing some run opportunities while batting leadoff for the Division IV runner-up.

Game Stats: 2-5, 2 R, 2 BB

Pitching Velo: FB: 79-83 | CB: 60-63

Third Basemen

CJ Billing 3B / Fort Loramie, OH / 2019

Report: The 6-0, 190-pounder is well built with a strong frame and showed that while roping a huge triple in the state semifinal win over Trinity. Good, solid swing at the plate for the 3-hole hitter.

Game Stats: 2-6, 1 R, 2 RBI, 3 BB

Carson Comer C / 2B / Olentangy Liberty, OH / 2018

Report: The 5-9, 165-pounder was on base 6-of-10 at bats, scoring three runs while batting out of the 2-hole for the Division I champions.

Game Stats: 2-4, 3 R, 4 BB

Wyatt Moyler 3B / 2B / Wapakoneta, OH / 2018

Report: 5-7, 165-pound third baseman batted in the 3-hole for one of the best offenses in the state and produced big time at state, contributing in four runs while reaching base four times for the Division II runner-up.

Game Stats: 3-5, 2B, 1 R, 3 RBI, 1 BB

Outfielders

Don Goodes OF / LHP / Wapakoneta, OH / 2018

Report: Smooth-swinging 5-11, 185-pound left-handed stick did what he has done all year, produce at the plate. The leadoff hitter had four hits at the plate while making one of the more impressive plays in center field with a nice running grab. Goodes is a prospect to watch as he progresses at VMI.

Game Stats: 4-7, 2 R, RBI

Mitchell Okuley OF / C / Olentangy Liberty, OH / 2019

Report: The first of a trio of Patriots, the leadoff hitter set the table for the Division I state champions who scored 21 runs in two games down at Huntington Park.

Game Stats: 3-8, 2B, 2 R, 1 RBI, SB

Brennan Rowe OF / SS / RHP / Olentangy Liberty, OH / 2020

Report: The 6-1, 160-pound 3-hole hitter scored three runs while driving in another as the Patriots won the Division I championship.

Game Stats: 2-4, 3 R, 1 RBI, HBP

Corbin Parrish OF / SS / Olentangy Liberty, OH / 2020

Report: 6-1, 180-pound cleanup hitting centerfielder got on base four times and scored four runs for a team that produced 21 runs and captured the Division I championship.

Game Stats: 4-7, 4 R, sac bunt

Nick Schneider OF / Anthony Wayne, OH / 2018

Report: 5-10, 165-pound leadoff hitter had one of the biggest hits of the tournament, producing the winning RBI against the top ranked team in Division I. Schneider helped the Generals to the best finish in school history with the runner-up trophy.

Game Stats: 2-6, 1 RBI

Sebastian Gongora LHP / OF / Chaminade Julienne, OH / 2020

Report: An impressive 6-2, 165-pound left-handed swinging outfielder produced one of the biggest hits of the tournament for any player as the sophomore laced a single, scoring two and putting Chaminade Julienne on top for good in the Division II championship game.

Game Stats: 1-8, 2 RBI

Andrew Simones RHP / OF / Chaminade Julienne, OH / 2019

Report: 5-11, 160-pound leadoff hitter set the table for the talented hitters behind him. The junior reached base five times and stole two bases while scoring two runs and helping lead his team to the Division II title.

Game Stats: 2-5, 2 R, 3 BB, 2 SB

Dylan Albers OF / Fort Loramie, OH / 2018

Report: 5-8, 160-pound left-handed stick stung one over the center fielders head in the Division IV championship game which resulted in a 3-run triple as the Redskins captured the D-IV title.

Game Stats: 1-7, 3B, 1 R, 3 RBI

Zaccary Brickel OF / LHP / Hicksville, OH / 2019

Report: The 6-0, 170-pound left-handed centerfielder had one of the loudest hits of the tournament, turning around a fastball off the top of the 22-foot high wall in RF.

Game Stats: 2-4, 2B, 1 R, 3 RBIs, 2 BB, 1 SB

Ben Rivera OF / South Range, OH / 2019

Report: 5-8, 200-pound stocky outfielder got a hit in half of his at bats while helping lead his Raiders to the Division III title.

Game Stats: 3-6, 1 R, 1 RBI

Utility

Ryan Peltier SS / RHP / Chaminade Julienne, OH / 2018

Report: 6-1, 180-pound Ball State commit got his revenge on the mound, beating the defending state champion Tallmadge after losing to them in the state championship a year ago. The right-handed stick also produced at the plate with three hits including a huge triple.

Game Stats: 3-7, 3B, 1 R, 1 RBI, SB | 7 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 4 K, Win in semifinal

Pitching Velo: FB: 86-89 | CB: 72-74 | SL: 72-73 | Sidearm FB: 80-81

Jacob Gehring RHP / 3B / South Range, OH / 2021

Report: The 6-1, 195-pound two-way prospect came onto the scene in a big way at state. The freshman looks the part on the mound and at the plate. The righty got the win in the semifinals while doing big things on the mound and at the plate. One to watch as Gehring has a chance to be big time.

Game Stats: 2-6, 2B, 4 RBIs, sac fly | 7 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K, win in the semifinal

Pitching Velo: FB: 84-86 | CB: 70-71

Brandon Youngs SS / RHP / South Range, OH / 2018

Report: 6-0, 175-pound soccer recruit produced at the plate, in the field and on the mound for the Division III champions. The two-hole hitter did his job getting on base or moving runners over in the two games at Huntington Park while also closing out the D-III championship game.

Game Stats: 3-7, 2 R, SB | 2 IP, 1 H, save in the state title game

Pitching Velo: FB: 83-85

Mitch Milheim LHP / OF / Olentangy Liberty, OH / 2018

Report: 6-1, 170-pound southpaw pitched backwards in his outing, but was effective, getting the win in the semifinal. Milheim was able to swing it in the semifinal and went 2-3 with three RBIs.

Game Stats: 2-3, 3 RBIs | 4.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

Pitching Velo: FB: 83-85 | CB: 71-72 | SL: 75-76

Corey Mayer SS / 3B / Olentangy Liberty, OH / 2018

Report: The 6-0, 180-pound DH, did just that, producing three hits and SEVEN RBIs in just two games. Outstanding job by the 5-hole hitter.

Game Stats: 3-5, 2 2B, 1 R, 7 RBIs, 3 BB

Pitchers

Jake Greer RHP / OF / Hicksville, OH / 2018

Jake Greer was dominantReport: 6-2, 190-pound projectable righty had the most dominating performance on the bump in the semifinal win. Showcased a fastball the got up to 91 mph while mixing in a plus curveball in the mid-70s and an improving changeup in the low-70s. The Sinclair commit is a name to remember over the next couple of years.

Game Stats: 7 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 12 K

Pitching Velo: FB: 87-91 | CB: 71-75 | CH: 74-75

Gage Schenk RHP / C / Wapakoneta, OH / 2018

Report: COLLEGE COACHES this 6-1, 175-pound righty is still uncommitted and has a fastball that gets up to 90 mph as well as a split that shows depth and a curveball that can produce some swings and misses. Outstanding performance in the semifinal win.

Game Stats: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K

Pitching Velo: FB: 86-90 | CB: 69-70 | SPL: 81-82

Brock Nartker RHP / 2B / Anthony Wayne, OH / 2018

Report: 5-10, 165-pounder was shaky early on but was able to shut down one the #1 team in Division I, leading his Generals to the D-I State Championship Game.

Game Stats: 6.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 7 BB, 6 K

Pitching Velo: FB: 85-87 | CB: 72-73 | CH: 78-80

Jared Middendorf LHP / 1B / Fort Loramie, OH / 2019

Report: Junior southpaw picked up the win in the state semifinal game, leading his Redskins to the Division IV state title game which Fort Loramie came away victorious.

Game Stats: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 5 BB, 6 K

Pitching Velo: FB: 79-82 | CB: 64-65 | SL: 68-69

Jack Metzger RHP / 1B / Olentangy Liberty, OH / 2019

Report: 6-4, 175-pound righty picked up the win in the Division I championship game, shutting down the Anthony Wayne offense using his tempo to his advantage.

Game Stats: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 Er, 1 BB, 6 K

Pitching Velo: FB: 83-86 | CB: 71-72

Will Pfennig RHP / 2B / Mason, OH / 2018

Report: The 6-foot, 160-pound Ohio State commit was the tough luck loser in the D-I semifinals. Pfennig did all he could to keep his team in the game but it just wasn't enough.

Game Stats: 6 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Pitching Velo: FB: 87-89 | CB: 74-77 | CH: 76-78

Brad Giere OF / Coldwater, OH / 2018

Report: The 5-11, 190-pound crafty righty was unhittable in the D-III semifinal win. Giere went the distance in the run-rule, leading his Cavaliers to the D-III championship game.

Game Stats: 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K

Pitching Velo: FB: 74-76 | CB: 65-67

Jake Visha LHP / Trinity, OH / 2018

Report: The 6-foot, 186-pound Gannon commit was the tough-luck loser to the eventual D-IV state champions Fort Loramie. The southpaw allowed just two runs in the semifinal loss.

Game Stats: 6.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K

Pitching Velo: FB: 83-85 | CB: 73-74

Co-MVP

Nick Wissman RHP / Chaminade Julienne, OH / 2019

Report: What can you say about the 6-foot righty, the junior just shut down the top offense in Division II to just one unearned run while going the distance. The righty sat 84-87 with the fastball and mixed in everything while leading his Eagles to the D-II state title.

Game Stats: 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K

Pitching Velo: FB: 84-87 | CB: 70-72 | CH: 74-75

Justin Nelson C / 1B / Olentangy liberty, OH / 2019

Report: When you are an 8-hole hitter, most pitchers are looking forward to facing you... not in the the Olentangy Liberty lineup as the 6-1, 205-pound first baseman just mashed, as most of his team did, but producing out of the 8-hole is something special. How many 8-hole hitters have 5 hits and 5 RBIs in two games while facing two of the top teams in the state, not many.

Game Stats: 5-7, 3B, 1 R, 5 RBI, SB

Past All-Tournament Team Selections

  • To view the 2017 Top 22 All-Tournament Team, click here.
  • To view the 2016 Top 22 All-Tournament Team, click here.
  • To view the 2015 Top 22 All-Tournament Team, click here.
  • To view the 2014 Top 22 All-Tournament Team, click here.
  • To view the 2013 Top 22 All-Tournament Team, click here.
  • To view the 2012 Top 22 All-Tournament Team, click here.

Related Stories

To view game stories from state, click below:
Division I
+ State Championship - Olentangy Liberty-Anthony Wayne
+ Semifinal - Olentangy Liberty-Medina Highland
+ Semifinal - Anthony Wayne-Mason
Division II
+ State Championship - Chaminade Julienne-Wapakoneta
+ Semifinal - Chaminade Julienne-Tallmadge
+ Semifinal - Wapakoneta-Circleville
Division III
+ State Championship - South Range-Coldwater
+ Semifinal - South Range-Madeira
+ Semifinal - Coldwater-Minford
Division IV
+ State Championship - Fort Loramie-Hicksville
+ Semifinal - Fort Loramie-Trinity
+ Semifinal - Hicksville-Whiteoak

To view the other divisions State Final Four Previews, click below:
Division I
Division II
Division III
Division IV

To view the Final Team Rankings, click below:
Division I
Division II
Division III
Division IV

To view the 2018 Preseason All-State Selections, click below:
Division I
Division II
Division III
Division IV

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