Prep Baseball Report

Preseason Preview: Cardinal Stritch Catholic



Travis Cox
Central Ohio Regional Scouting Director


Coach Meinzer is in his second year at the helm at Cardinal Stritch Catholic and he the players are starting to fit into his system.  After a 10-12 record last year the Cardinals are hoping to emerge to the top of the Toledo Area Athletic Conference. 

This year’s team returns six everyday starters including three pitchers.  But most importantly the teams has quality senior leadership.

Class of 2013 

  • C/1B, Ryan Ballesteros – The 5-foot-10, 220-pound prospect generated a .371 avg. last spring.
  • P/1B, Robbie Bekier – The 6-foot-3, 180-pound righty is expected to log many innings after compiling a 3.37 ERA last season.
  • C/P/DH, Cody Kuch

Class of 2014

  • P/OF, Brooks Gasser