2023 All-State Teams - Elite 25

July 4, 2023
Dylan Hefflinger and PBR Ohio Staff
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2023 All-State Teams - Elite 25

The 2023 season was my 12th season with PBR Ohio and as with each of the previous nine years, I couldn't ask for a better job. Yeah the weather could be better in March and April, but seeing these kids battle through the conditions that Ohio brings is great.

Being able to finish the season at the home of the Cleveland Indians AA affiliate, the Akron Rubberducks, is a dream that all high school baseball players hope to be able to accomplish. Canal Park is one of the finest AA venues in all of baseball and the OHSAA and Rubberducks organization did an outstanding job running the state Final Four in the second year at the site.

Personally, I want to thank all of the players, coaches, parents, media members and fans who have helped PBR Ohio and myself with coverage across the great state of Ohio.

In 2024, PBR Ohio will continue to be your one-stop spot for high school baseball news in Ohio and will look to bring you even more. Thanks again! Can't wait for the 2024 spring HS season to begin!

For all of you that are playing this summer, have a blast, work hard and use this time to make yourself better. For everyone going to play at the collegiate level, good luck! Represent your family, school and yourself as the best student-athlete you can be. For all that are going to college, going to the military or going straight to a job after high school, I wish you luck in all your future endeavors.

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Elite Preseason Players of the Year

Position	Name	Class	High School	2023 Statistics
Player of the Year	Colt Emerson	2023	John Glenn	33-74, .458 AVG, .602 OBP, 12 2B, 3 3B, 8 HR, 39 R, 25 RBI, 20 BB, 6 HBP, 26 SB
Position Player of the Year	Colt Emerson	2023	John Glenn	33-74, .458 AVG, .602 OBP, 12 2B, 3 3B, 8 HR, 39 R, 25 RBI, 20 BB, 6 HBP, 26 SB
Pitcher of the Year	Ryan Piech	2023	Walsh Jesuit	54.2 IP, 9-1, 0.25 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, 89 K, 22 BB

Elite 25 Team

Position	Name	Class	High School	2023 Statistics
Catcher	Mason Eckelman	2023	Walsh Jesuit	39-97, .402 AVG, .504 OBP, 12 2B, 4 3B, 3 HR, 35 R, 43 RBI, 19 BB, 5 HBP, 5 SB
Catcher	Nathan Manley	2023	Archbishop Moeller	34-84, .405 AVG, .532 OBP, 8 2B, 1 3B, 17 R, 21 RBI, 21 BB, 4 HBP, 10 SB
Catcher	Treston Nemeth	2023	Harrison Central	49-90, .544 AVG, .674 OBP, 14 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 38 R, 42 RBI, 37 BB, 3 HBP, 20 SB
Infielder	Colt Emerson	2023	John Glenn	33-74, .458 AVG, .602 OBP, 12 2B, 3 3B, 8 HR, 39 R, 25 RBI, 20 BB, 6 HBP, 26 SB
Infielder	A.J. Ewing	2023	Springboro	39-84, .464 AVG, .571 OBP, 8 2B, 7 3B, 4 HR, 34 R, 37 RBI, 25 BB, 19 SB
Infielder	Blake Bowen	2023	Wooster	35-77, .455 AVG, .606 OBP, 5 2B, 4 3B, 4 HR, 35 R, 27 RBI, 31 BB, 16 SB
Infielder	Mason Oñate	2023	Olentangy Liberty	43-93, .462 AVG, .570 OBP, 9 2B, 4 3B, 3 HR, 50 R, 23 RBI, 19 BB, 7 HBP, 37 SB
Infielder	JP Peltier	2023	Chaminade-Julienne	41-99, .414 AVG, .516 OBP, 10 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 40 R, 31 RBI, 23 BB, 2 HBP, 33 SB
Outfielder	Max Palinski	2023	Saint Ignatius	39-83, .470 AVG, .566 OBP, 11 2B, 2 HR, 37 R, 24 RBI, 19 BB, 2 HBP, 17 SB
Outfielder	Lucas Moore	2023	Badin	40-87, .460 AVG, .591 OBP, 9 2B, 7 3B, 2 HR, 43 R, 20 RBI, 18 BB, 10 HBP, 21 SB
Outfielder	Ben Slanker	2023	Canfield	31-74, .419 AVG, .516 OBP, 10 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 21 R, 28 RBI, 17 BB, 1 HBP, 10 SB
Pitcher	Ryan Piech	2023	Walsh Jesuit	54.2 IP, 9-1, 0.25 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, 89 K, 22 BB
Pitcher	Jacob Bean	2023	Cardinal	57 IP, 8-1, 2 SV, 0.49 ERA, 0.66 WHIP, 115 K, 9 BB \| 29-60, .483 AVG, 12 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 18 R, 24 RBI, 13 SB
Pitcher	Michael Murphy	2023	Mason	32.1 IP, 6-0, 0.86 ERA, 0.65 WHIP, 49 K, 9 BB \| 34-97, .351 AVG, .407 OBP, 8 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 27 R, 30 RBI, 8 BB
Pitcher	Colton Hartman	2023	Lebanon	53 IP, 6-2, 1.18 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 88 K, 27 BB \| 31-88, .352 AVG, .441 OBP, 4 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 17 R, 19 RBI, 12 BB
Pitcher	Bradyn Shaw	2023	Defiance	47 IP, 8-0, 0.89 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 54 K, 14 BB
Pitcher	Blaine Albright	2023	Lima Bath	48 IP, 6-2, 1.02 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 105 K, 26 BB
Pitcher	Ethan Stewart	2023	Meigs	62 IP, 10-0, 0.79 ERA, 0.56 WHIP, 119 K, 3 BB
Pitcher	Aaron England	2024	Fairfield	44.2 IP, 6-2, 0.62 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 93 K, 26 BB \| 26-74, .351 AVG, .490 OBP, 2 2B, 13 R, 14 RBI, 16 BB, 5 HBP
Pitcher	Zion Theophilus	2025	Archbishop Moeller	51.1 IP, 7-0, 1 SV, 1.36 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 61 K, 13 BB
Two-Way	Toby Hueber	2023	Archbishop Moeller	43-106, .406 AVG, .489 OBP, 10 2B, 4 3B, 40 R, 27 RBI, 19 BB, 3 HBP, 32 SB \| 59 IP, 10-0, 1.54 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 45 K, 12 BB
Two-Way	Titus Lotz	2023	Washington C.H.	40.1 IP, 6-1, 0.86 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, 74 K, 13 BB, .053 BAA \| 30-74, .405 AVG, .585 OBP, 4 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 30 R, 28 RBI, 19 BB, 4 HBP, 7 SB
Two-Way	Jake Hanley	2024	Mason	33-84, .393 AVG, .509 OBP, 6 2B, 4 3B, 1 HR, 31 R, 22 RBI, 20 BB \| 35.2 IP, 7-1, 0.98 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, 44 K, 13 BB
Two-Way	Grant Jolly	2025	Wapakoneta	32-72, .444 AVG, .559 OBP, 3 2B, 4 3B, 1 HR, 23 R, 15 RBI, 19 BB, 15 SB \| 55 IP, 8-1, 1 SV, 0.76 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, 79 K, 16 BB
Utility	Tommy Skelding	2023	Marlington	41-85, .482 AVG, .558 OBP, 15 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 26 R, 25 RBI, 15 BB, 2 HBP
"September Call-Up's"
Catcher	Dominic Brancel	2023	Hawken	31-61, .508 AVG, .644 OBP, 13 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 28 R, 30 RBI, 21 BB, 6 HBP, 11 SB
Catcher	Luke Vaughn	2023	Elder	33-88, .375 AVG, .482 OBP, 11 2B, 1 3B, 22 R, 27 RBI, 17 BB, 3 HBP, 5 SB
Catcher	Devon Morris	2023	Archbold	33-86, .384 AVG, .590 OBP, 6 2B, 1 3B, 8 HR, 29 R, 26 RBI, 18 BB, 3 HBP, 7 SB
Catcher	Owen McKoon	2026	Perry	41-77, .532 AVG, .630 OBP, 5 2B, 4 3B, 3 HR, 31 R, 39 RBI, 17 SB \| 26.2 IP, 7-0, 0.52 ERA, 41 K, 12 BB
Infielder	Adam Buerger	2023	Gahanna Lincoln	44-85, .518 AVG, .607 OBP, 12 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 30 R, 45 RBI, 23 BB, 25 SB
Infielder	Carter Sunderman	2023	Williamsburg	37-80, .463 AVG, .608 OBP, 10 2B, 5 3B, 39 R, 47 RBI, 33 BB, 3 HBP, 23 SB \| 26.1 IP, 3-1, 1.06 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 52 K, 7 BB
Infielder	Konner Daughriety	2024	Mount Vernon	42-82, .512 AVG, .592 OBP, 9 2B, 5 3B, 5 HR, 31 R, 36 RBI, 15 BB, 9 SB
Outfielder	Rodney Rachel	2023	Badin	33-77, .429 AVG, .562 OBP, 12 2B, 4 3B, 4 HR, 28 R, 32 RBI, 16 BB, 10 HBP, 16 SB
Outfielder	Evan Bottone	2023	Bay Village	35-80, .438 AVG, .608 OBP, 8 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 32 R, 33 RBI, 34 BB, 4 HBP, 34 SB
Outfielder	Matthew Major	2025	Troy Christian	31-62, .500 AVG, .584 OBP, 8 3B, 2 3B, 24 R, 15 RBI, 14 BB, 6 SB
Pitcher	Evan Shapiro	2023	University School	25.2 IP, 1-1, 0.81 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 34 K, 18 BB
Pitcher	Trey Barkman	2023	Waynedale	48 IP, 7-0, 1.31 ERA, 61 K, 11 BB
Pitcher	Brayden Weis	2023	Anthony Wayne	65.2 IP, 8-0, 2 SV, 0.53 ERA, 0.57 WHIP, 140 K, 7 BB, .137 BAA \| 36-76, .480 AVG, .562 OBP, 10 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 27 R, 41 RBI, 12 BB, 2 HBP, 3 SB
Pitcher	Aidan Kiessling	2023	Defiance	7-1, 1.32 ERA, 42 K, 11 BB
Pitcher	Nik Copenhaver	2023	Badin	62.2 IP, 7-0, 0.44 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, 129 K, 27 BB \| 36-97, .371 AVG, .483 OBP, 7 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 27 R, 27 RBI, 18 BB, 3 HBP
Pitcher	Parker Munday	2023	Kenston	30.1 IP, 5-0, 0.59 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 58 K, 15 BB
Pitcher	Ben Bates	2023	Milan Edison	68 IP, 10-1, 1.13 ERA, 99 K, 28 BB
Pitcher	Bennett LaPalm	2023	Bellbrook	53 IP, 7-0, 0 SV, 0.92 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 93 K, 30 BB
Pitcher	Cooper Wenzlick	2024	Wayne Trace	58 IP, 9-1, 0.72 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, 87 K, 24 BB \| 28-89, .315 AVG, .404 OBP, 3 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 24 R, 35 RBI, 10 BB, 4 HBP, 5 SB
Pitcher	Taylor Echols	2024	Wapakoneta	41 IP, 5-2, 1 SV, 0.34 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, 55 K, 12 BB
Two-Way	Brock Amelung	2023	Olentangy Liberty	40-95, .421 AVG, .487 OBP, 13 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 32 R, 44 RBI, 10 BB, 5 HBP, 13 SB \| 19 IP, 2-0, 1.47 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 23 K, 4 BB
Two-Way	Dane Ebel	2023	Lincolnview	38 IP, 4-0, 0.36 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, 71 K, 8 BB \| 36-100, .360 AVG, .423 OBP, 11 2B, 5 3B, 4 HR, 26 R, 30 RBI, 10 BB
Two-Way	Nolan Yoder	2023	Hiland	63 IP, 10-0, 0.11 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, 65 K, 19 BB \| 38-104, .365 AVG, .418 OBP, 7 2B, 4 3B, 1 HR, 38 R, 37 RBI, 11 BB, 2 HBP, 16 SB
Two-Way	Jackson Frasure	2024	Chaminade-Julienne	71 IP, 9-3, 1.28 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, 96 K, 28 BB \| 34-100, .340 AVG, .465 OBP, 6 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 34 R, 28 RBI, 22 BB, 4 HBP, 13 SB
Two-Way	Ashton Martin	2025	Jonathan Alder	51 IP, 8-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 49 K, 11 BB \| 35-83, .422 AVG, .474 OBP, 8 2B, 1 3B, 22 R, 22 RBI, 9 BB, 10 SB
The Starting Nine
CF	Lucas Moore	2023	Badin	40-87, .460 AVG, .591 OBP, 9 2B, 7 3B, 2 HR, 43 R, 20 RBI, 18 BB, 10 HBP, 21 SB
SS	Colt Emerson	2023	John Glenn	33-74, .458 AVG, .602 OBP, 12 2B, 3 3B, 8 HR, 39 R, 25 RBI, 20 BB, 6 HBP, 26 SB
2B	A.J. Ewing	2023	Springboro	39-84, .464 AVG, .571 OBP, 8 2B, 7 3B, 4 HR, 34 R, 37 RBI, 25 BB, 19 SB
C	Mason Eckelman	2024	Walsh Jesuit	39-97, .402 AVG, .504 OBP, 12 2B, 4 3B, 3 HR, 35 R, 43 RBI, 19 BB, 5 HBP, 5 SB
1B	Jake Hanley	2024	Mason	33-84, .393 AVG, .509 OBP, 6 2B, 4 3B, 1 HR, 31 R, 22 RBI, 20 BB \| 35.2 IP, 7-1, 0.98 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, 44 K, 13 BB
3B	Blake Bowen	2023	Wooster	35-77, .455 AVG, .606 OBP, 5 2B, 4 3B, 4 HR, 35 R, 27 RBI, 31 BB, 16 SB
DH	Toby Hueber	2023	Archbishop Moeller	43-106, .406 AVG, .489 OBP, 10 2B, 4 3B, 40 R, 27 RBI, 19 BB, 3 HBP, 32 SB \| 59 IP, 10-0, 1.54 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 45 K, 12 BB
LF	Max Palinski	2023	Saint Ignatius	39-83, .470 AVG, .566 OBP, 11 2B, 2 HR, 37 R, 24 RBI, 19 BB, 2 HBP, 17 SB
RF	Ben Slanker	2023	Canfield	31-74, .419 AVG, .516 OBP, 10 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 21 R, 28 RBI, 17 BB, 1 HBP, 10 SB
SP	Ryan Piech	2023	Walsh Jesuit	54.2 IP, 9-1, 0.25 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, 89 K, 22 BB
CP	Jacob Bean	2023	Cardinal	57 IP, 8-1, 2 SV, 0.49 ERA, 0.66 WHIP, 115 K, 9 BB \| 29-60, .483 AVG, 12 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 18 R, 24 RBI, 13 SB