OSAAtoday presents its final Baseball Notebook of 2022. I had a blast chronicling the year across the four corners of the state. Thanks for the privilege!
Below please find some links to playoff coverage, our take on the best players in the state this year, favorites to contend next year, our comprehensive stat stars lists and our long, long list of college baseball commitments.
PLAYOFFS!
OSAAtoday has been with you every step of the way covering the OSAA / OnPoint Community Credit Union State Baseball Championships.
We recapped 22 first-round playoff games in 6A and 2A/1A here: https://www.osaa.org/today/article/2743/view?title=2022+Baseball+playoff+recaps%3A+6A+and+2A%2F1A+1st+Round+-+May+23
We recapped second-round games in 6A and 2A/1A and first-round matchups in 5A, 4A and 3A (40 in all) here: https://www.osaa.org/today/article/2747/view?title=2022+Baseball+playoff+recaps+%28all+classifications%29%3A+May+25
We recapped all 20 quarterfinal games here: https://www.osaa.org/today/article/2751/view?title=2022+Baseball+playoff+recaps%3A+May+27
We recapped all 10 semifinal games here: https://www.osaa.org/today/article/2754/view?title=2022+Baseball+playoff+recaps%3A+May+31+semifinals
Look for state finals previews Friday morning and coverage of the state championship games – 3A and 2A/1A on Friday; and 6A, 5A and 4A on Saturday – as they occur.
Standout players…
As we wrap up the 2022 season, we asked coaches to nominate the top five players in their respective classifications, with the caveat that they could not advocate for players from their own teams. We compiled the results (in alphabetical order by classification)…
6A
Ky Hoskinson, senior RHP/INF, McMinnville
Jackson Jaha, senior RHP/OF, Clackamas
Noble Meyer, junior RHP/1B, Jesuit
Ryan VandenBrink, junior C, West Linn
Paul Wilson, junior LHP/1B, Lakeridge
5A
Noah Dewey, senior RHP/INF, Crescent Valley
Cole Hubka, senior SS, Wilsonville
Maddox Malony, junior RHP/SS, Thurston
Ryan Rivers, junior RHP/3B, Lebanon
Mason Spellecy, senior RHP/INF, Hood River Valley
4A
Devin Bell, senior RHP/SS, La Grande
Isaac Hill, senior RHP/SS, Hidden Valley
Cole Jorgensen, senior C, La Grande
Cameron Ordway, senior SS, Philomath
Nate Vidlak, senior RHP/3B, Hidden Valley
3A
Jason DeShon, senior RHP/INF, Brookiings-Harbor
Wyatt Hurley, senior C, Yamhill-Carlton
Ely Kennel, senior INF, Santiam Christian
Ever Lamm, senior RHP/OF, South Umpqua
Triston Wallace, junior C, Cascade Christian
2A/1A
Isaac Anthony, senior LHP/OF, Dufur / South Wasco County
Riley Cantu, senior SS, Kennedy
Ethan Kleinschmit, junior LHP/OF, Kennedy
Blaine Peal, senior RHP/INF, Weston-McEwen
Owen Stalmaker, senior C, Western Christian
Looking ahead to 2023…
We did this last year and were disappointed to learn that we had only one championship team pinpointed in each of the five classifications.
We remain intrepid!
Here are the teams that should contend for state supremacy in 2023 (alphabetically by classification):
6A
*Jesuit
Lakeridge
Sherwood
South Medford
Sprague
West Linn
Westview
5A
Ashland
Bend
Corvallis
Crescent Valley
Lebanon
Putnam
Summit
*Thurston
Wilsonville
4A
Mazama
North Marion
*Stayton
3A
Banks
Brookings-Harbor
*Cascade Christian
La Pine
Santiam Christian
Warrenton
Yamhill-Carlton
2A/1A
Blanchet Catholic
Kennedy
Knappa
Regis
St. Paul
*Umpqua Valley Christian
* = our pre-season favorite
Going going gone goodbye!
Everyone digs the long ball.
Here, we recognize those Oregonians who went yard five or more times this season.
12 – Isaac Anthony, senior OF, Dufur / South Wasco County
10 – Devin Bell, senior SS, La Grande
9 -- Ely Kennel, senior INF, Santiam Christian
8 – Blaeith Scharp Salter, senior C, Roosevelt
8 -- Isaac Hill, senior SS, Hidden Valley
7 -- Vinny Salvione, senior SS, Rex Putnam
7 -- Ryan Cooney, junior SS, Jesuit
7 -- Levi Jones, junior 3B, Jesuit
7 – Kade Kurata, senior OF, Vale
6 -- Triston Wallace, junior C, Cascade Christian
6 -- Alex Nisbet, senior 1B, Cleveland
6 – Taylor Langworthy, senior 1B, Sheldon
5 – Jake Dodge, senior 1B/OF, Southridge
5 -- Hayden Smith, senior 1B/DH, Jesuit
5 – Elijah Arnold, senior OF, Westview
5 – Noah Stone, senior OH, Hidden Valley
5 – Cole Weiland, junior SS, South Salem
5 – Brody Ballard, senior IF, Monroe
5 – Declan Corrigan, senior C, Mountain View
5 – Cole Shields, junior OF, Cascade Christian
5 -- Sam Schindler, senior INF, Blanchet Catholic
5 – Payton Lambert, junior SS, Pendleton / Griswold
It’s a blur
Throwing hard in high school is the easiest way to get outs.
Here, we recognize those Oregon hurlers who hit 85 mph or higher when they get on the bump.
Fischer Barber, freshman RHP, Bend
Devin Bell, senior RHP, La Grande
Ben Christensen, junior RHP, Grant
Easton Corey, junior RHP, Pendleton
Jason Deshon, senior RHP, Brookings-Harbor
Noah Dewey, senior RHP, Crescent Valley
Henry Frish, junior RHP, Roosevelt
Max Gregg, junior RHP, Corvallis
Parker Guinn, junior RHP, McMinnville
Isaac Hill, senior RHP, Hidden Valley
Ky Hoskinson, senior RHP, McMinnville
Wyatt Hurley, senior RHP, Yamhill-Carlton
Kaden Isola, junior RHP, Bend
Jackson Jaha, senior RHP, Clackamas
Nelson Keljo, senior LHP, Jesuit
Steve Kovac, senior RHP, Reynolds
Payton Lambert, junior RHP, Pendleton
Maddox Molony, junior RHP, Thurston
Finbar O'Brien, junior RHP, La Salle Prep
Landen Parker, senior RHP, Crescent Valley
Blaine Peal, senior RHP, Weston-McEwen
Canon Reeder, senior RHP, Summit
Ryan Rivers, junior RHP, Lebanon
Kellen Segel, junior RHP, Grant
Mason Spellecy, senior RHP, Hood River Valley
Austin Stalwick, senior RHP, Gresham
Sy Sullivan, senior RHP, Tualatin
Drew Talavs, junior RHP, West Linn
Ian Umlandt, senior LHP, Sherwood
Nolan Umlandt, sophomore RHP, Sherwood
Nate Vidlak, senior RHP, Hidden Valley
Jake Von Lubken, junior RHP, Hood River Valley
Paul Wilson, junior LHP, Lakeridge
Speed merchants
In this space, we recognize Oregon baseball players who recorded 25 or more stolen bases in 2022.
42-- Cole Hubka, senior SS, Wilsonville
40 -- Zackary Dugas, freshman SS, Illinois Valley
34 -- Cody Reece, senior SS, Cascade Christian
33 -- Tony Florez, senior SS, Coquille
33 – Kevin Peasley, senior C, Burns
32 – Jack Riley, senior OF, Marist Catholic
31 – Nick Gribble, junior OF, Sherwood
31 – Logan Macy, junior INF, Culver
30 -- Tanner Jackson, senior SS, Knappa
29 -- Brady Windham, sophomore 3B, Centennial
28 – Gabe Petroff, senior C, Dufur / South Wasco County
28 -- Ely Kennel, senior INF, Santiam Christian
27 – Tanner Manning, senior C, Regis
27 -- Trent Bateman, senior INF, Monroe
27 – Dillon Butler, senior OF, Willamette
26 -- Adam Elliott, senior OF, Thurston
26 – Carson Smith, senior SS, Dufur / South Wasco County
25 – Luke Cordry, junior util., Lincoln
25 -- Christian Spear, sophomore INF, Cottage Grove
25 - Nick Frith, senior OF, Stayton
25 - Eli Brown, junior C, Stayton
Get a whiff of this!
Missing bats is an art.
This list recognizes those pitchers who fanned 80 or more batters this season.
155 -- Paul Wilson, junior LHP, Lakeridge
137 -- Isaac Anthony, senior LHP, Dufur / South Wasco County
131 -- Blane Peal, senior RHP, Weston-McEwen
130 -- Ethan Kleinschmit, junior LHP, Kennedy
120 -- Noble Meyer, junior RHP, Jesuit
118 -- Ian Umlandt, senior LHP, Sherwood
113 -- Gabe Brabec, junior RHP, Ashland
111 -- Nate Vidlak, senior RHP, Hidden Valley
109 -- Warren Rose, junior LHP, St. Paul
108 – Drew Talavs, junior RHP, West Linn
105 -- Ky Hoskinson, senior RHP, McMinnville
102 -- Isaac Hill, senior RHP, Hidden Valley
102 – Brock Lafaver, senior RHP, Dufur / South Wasco County
101 -- Garrett Holpuck, senior RHP, Corvallis
97-- Maddox Malony, junior RHP, Thurston
97 - Dom Montiel, senior RHP, Marshfield
96 -- Quin Dufort, sophomore LHP, Ida B. Wells
95 -- Wyatt Hurley, senior RHP, Yamhill-Carlton
91 -- Jason Deshon, senior RHP, Brookings-Harbor
91 -- Steve Kovac, senior RHP, Reynolds
90 -- Nolan Umlandt, sophomore RHP, Sherwood
90 – Kade Kurata, senior LHP, Vale
89 -- Owen Thompson, junior RHP, Cascade Christian
87 -- Drew Miller, senior RHP, Knappa
86 – Nelson Keljo, senior LHP, Jesuit
85 – Aidan O’Brien, senior LHP, La Salle Prep
84 -- Brody McMullen, senior RHP, West Salem
Wait! What?
In this space, we recognize hitters who put up outrageous stat lines in a single game.
Talon VanCleave, sophomore C, Grant Union -- (Sophomore) – 4-4 with three home runs (one a grand slam), a double, three runs scored and 10 RBIs in May 14 win over Sherman / Arlington / Condon / Wheeler.
Kaden Isola, junior OF, Bend – 4-6 with two triples, a home run, stolen base and seven RBIs in April 16 game v. West Salem
Braxton Dill, senior C, Glide – 3-3 with a walk, two HRs, six RBIs, four runs scored and a steal on April 14 v. Elkton
Taylor Langworthy, senior 1B, Sheldon – 2-3 with two home runs (one a grand slam), six RBIs and three runs in May 11 win over North Medford.
Owen Cummins, junior SS, Gresham -- 3-4, including a grand slam, and 7 RBIs on May 9 v. David Douglas.
Riley Lantis, soph. INF, Riverside – 4-5, three doubles, five runs scored, two steals and seven RBIs in May 6 loss (36-30) to Nyssa.
Cole Katayama-Stall, sophomore INF, Westview – 4-4 with a walk, two triples, three runs scored and five RBIs in April 29 win v. Sunset
Leo Renzema, junior OH, Rex Putnam – 2-4 with a double, home run and six RBIs on April 15 v. Scappoose. Also was the winning pitcher!
Taylor Langworthy, senior 1B, Sheldon – two home runs and five RBIs in April 29 win over Grants Pass, PLUS threw a seven-inning complete game and won.
Finbar O'Brien, junior SS, La Salle Prep – 3-3 with two home runs, four runs scored and five RBIs in May 10 win over St. Helens.
Mason Spellecy, senior SS, Hood River Valley – 3-3 with a single, double, triple, and 5 RBIs in May 16 win over Gresham.
Jackson Miller, senior OF, Ida B. Wells – 4-5 with a double, HR, four RBIs and three runs scored in March 21 win over Mead of Colorado.
Jackson Fera, sophomore 1B, Rex Putnam – 3-4 with two HRs, two runs and four RBIS in April 5 win over St. Helens.
Ashton MacClanathan, senior 2B, Clackamas – 2-3, with a double, HR, run scored and six RBIs in April 26 win over Gresham.
Collin Primus, senior INF, Pendleton / Griswold – 3-4 with a double, triple and home run, three runs and three RBIs in May 25 playoff win over Corvallis.
Luke McNabb, senior 1B, Scappoose – 3-4 with a single, double, home run, three runs scored and three RBIs in March 23 tournament championship loss to Pendleton / Griswold.
Perfecto!
Below, we recognize pitchers who threw seven-inning no-hitters this year.
Wyatt Hurley, senior RHP, Yamhill-Carlton – March 28 v. Taft (struck out 15 in 9-0 win)
Ky Hoskinson, senior RHP, McMinnville – April 11 v. Newberg (perfect game; struck out 16 in 3-0 win)
Jadon Roth, senior RHP, Santiam Christian – April 14 v. Harrisburg / Mohawk (11 Ks in 9-0 win)
Garrett Holpuch, senior RHP, Corvallis – April 18 v Central (struck out 13 in 4-0 win)
Bryson Nygren, freshman RHP, Regis – April 23 v. Lowell (struck out 17 in 9-1 win)
Ryan Prescott, junior LHP, Willamette – April 23 v. Eagle Point (struck out 11 in 10-2 win)
Gage Martinez, freshman RHP, Coquille, April 28 v. Waldport (Strick out 14 in 10-0 win)
Skylar Brolin, senior RHP, Philomath – April 28 v. Sisters (struck out 8 in 6-0 win)
Gabe Wilson, senior RHP, Culver – May 3 v. Sheridan (struck out 10 in 12-0 win)
Isaac Anthony, senior LHP, Dufur / South Wasco County – May 14 v. Weston-McEwen (struck out 14, just one walk in 1-0 win)
Devin Bell, senior RHP, La Grande – May 31 v. Philomath (struck out 11 in 8-0 semifinal playoff win)
.500 or better batting average
Below, we recognize those hitters who, with a minimum of 60 plate appearances, hit .500 or better on the season.
.580 – Maddox Molony, junior SS, Thurston
.561 -- Blane Peal, senior INF, Weston-McEwen
.554 -- Riley Cantu, senior SS, Kennedy
.540 -- Ely Kennel, senior INF, Santiam Christian
.539 – Devin Bell, senior SS, La Grande
.538 -- Mason Morris, senior OF, Grant Union
.537 – Cameron Ordway, senior SS, Philomath
.528 – Alex Nisbet, senior 1B, Cleveland
.519 – Kirk Mazurowski, senior C, Portland Christian
.515 – Tanner Manning, senior C, Regis
.510 – Nate Vidlak, senior 1B, Hidden Valley
.500 – Drew Miller, senior C, Knappa
.500 – Aiden Horsley, junior OF, North Medford
.500 – Aiden Hayes, soph INF, Henley
.500 -- Parker Neault, senior INF, Grant Union
30 or more RBIS
Below we recognize those Oregon hitters with 30 or more runs driven in this season.
69 – Devin Bell, senior SS, La Grande
50 -- Isaac Anthony, senior OF, Dufur / South Wasco County
47 -- Riley Cantu, senior SS, Kennedy
42 -- Kobe Fell, senior util., Grant Union
42 – Andrew Cuff, junior 3B, Kennedy
40 -- Ely Kennel, senior INF, Santiam Christian
40 – Drew Miller, senior C, Knappa
39 – Blaine Causey, senior INF, Mountain View
37 – Mason Spellecy, senior SS, Hood River Valley
37 – Owen Thompson, junior util., Cascade Christian
36 – Dom Montiel, senior SS, Marshfield
36 -- Cole Shields, junior OF, Cascade Christian
34 -- Thomas Ferroggiaro, senior IF, Central Catholic
33 – Tristan Wallace, junior C, Cascade Christian
33 -- Austin Waits, senior 3B, Cascade Christian
33 -- Hunter Schwenk, junior INF, Henley
33 – Cole Jorgenson, senior C, La Grande
33 – Logan Macy, junior INF, Culver
32 – Levi Jones, junior 3B, Jesuit
32 -- Cooper Mullens, junior SS, Marist Catholic
32 – Taylor Langworthy, senior 1B, Sheldon
32 -- Matt Douglas, senior util., Henley
31 – Nick Gribble, senior OF, Sherwood
31 – Canon Reeder, senior INF, Summit
30 -- Mark Wiepert, freshman 3B/C, Wilsonville
30 -- Kayden Sandow, senior 2B, Willamette
30 -- Noah Cox, junior SS, Willamette
30 – Ian Umlandt, senior 1B, Sherwood
30 – Kaden Starr, junior INF, Marist Catholic
30 -- Jacob Preston, senior C, Yamhill-Carlton
ERAs under 1.00
Below we recognize those Oregon hurlers who threw 50 or more innings to an ERA of under one run per game.
0.11 -- Ethan Kleinschmit, junior LHP, Kennedy
0.14 -- Blane Peal, senior RHP, Weston-McEwen
0.24 -- Isaac Anthony, senior LHP, Dufur / South Wasco County
0.44 – Parker Guinn, junior RHP, McMinnville
0.59 -- Ky Hoskinson, senior RHP, McMinnville
0.62 – Nolan Umlandt, sophomore RHP, Sherwood
0.64 -- Jace Johnson, junior RHP, South Umpqua
0.65 -- Quin Dufort, sophomore LHP, Ida B. Wells
0.72 -- Noble Meyer, junior RHP, Jesuit
0.72 – Max Gregg, junior RHP, Corvallis
0.75 -- Paul Wilson, junior LHP, Lakeridge
0.78 -- Wyatt Hurley, senior RHP, Yamhill-Carlton
0.81 -- Ian Umlandt, senior LHP, Sherwood
0.85 – Brock Lafaver, senior RHP, Dufur / South Wasco County
0.87 – Brian Mannion, senior RHP, Mountainside
0.94 – Drew Talavs, junior RHP, West Linn
0.95 -- Nate Vidlak, senior RHP, Hidden Valley
College-Bound!
In this space, we list those players, in the current senior class and younger, who have signed National Letters of Intent in baseball or have made a commitment to attend a college or university of their choice. Congrats! It can be so demanding but at the same time is so rewarding.
Here’s whom we have so far. The list is over 60 strong!! It is a golden age for Oregon prep baseball! We will add to this list in subsequent notebooks as we receive notifications.
Rochne Beecham, senior OF, Wilsonville – Pacific Lutheran
Kaden Bertram, senior 1B, Southridge – Pierce CC
Max Bledy, senior C, Wilsonville – University of the Pacific
Joe Brauckmiller, senior RHP/OF, Canby -- George Fox
Jackson Bui, senior OF, Jesuit -- Linfield University
Griffen Bushnell, senior C, Willamette -- Southwestern Oregon CC
Cam Christenson, senior INF, Sherwood – Linn-Benton CC
Peter Coakley, senior RHP, Sunset – Loras College
Drew Coleman, senior OF, Sheldon – Shasta CC
Ryan Cooney, junior SS, Jesuit – University of Oregon
Easton Corey, junior RHP, Pendleton – Oregon State
Noah Dewey, senior RHP, Crescent Valley – Linn-Benton CC
Jacob Dodge, senior 1B, Southridge – University of Oregon
Thomas Ferroggiaro, senior INF, Central Catholic – Santa Clara
Nolan Friese, senior SS, Southridge – Linfield University
Aiden Gebhard, Senior OF, Redmond – Lane CC
Carson Gerding, senior OH, Philomath -- Eastern Oregon
Ryan Hart, senior OH, Jesuit – Whitworth University
Blaise Heher, senior RHP/OF, Lake Oswego – Claremont Mudd Scripps
Alex Hendrickson, senior INF/RHP, Reynolds - Mt. Hood CC
Isaac Hill, senior RHP, Hidden Valley -- Oregon State
Nick Holm, senior INF, Clackamas – Linfield University
Evan Holman, senior C, North Marion – Bellevue CC
Garrett Holpuck, senior RHP, Corvallis – Centralia CC
Ky Hoskinson, senior INF, McMinnville – Cal State Bakersfield
Gabe Howard, sophomore RHP, West Linn – University of Oregon
James Hubbard, senior RHP, Centennial – Blue Mountain CC
Cole Hubka, senior SS, Wilsonville – University of Utah
Wyatt Hurley, senior C, Yamhill-Carlton – Linfield University
Drew Ilg, senior LHP/OF, Valley Catholic- Viterbo University
Jackson Jaha, senior INF/OF, Clackamas – University of Oregon
Silas Jolicoeur, senior 1B, Westview – Los Medanos College
Hayden Kaiser, senior 1B, McNary -- Pacific Lutheran
Nelson Keljo, senior LHP, Jesuit – Oregon State
Ely Kennel, senior INF, Santiam Christian – Oregon State
JC Klee, senior 2B, Southridge – Corban University
Kade Kurata, senior LHP, Vale – Eastern Oregon University
Ever Lamm, senior RHP, South Umpqua – Linn-Benton CC
Casey Langdale, senior INF, Canby – Chemeketa CC
Clayton Langdale, senior INF, Canby – Chemeketa CC
Cooper Johnson, senior 1B/LHP, Mountainside - Linn-Benton CC
Levi Jones, junior 3B, Jesuit – Oregon State
Cole Jorgensen, senior C, La Grande – Western Oregon
Zachary Justice, junior C, Summit – University of Oregon
Taylor Langworthy, senior INF/RHP, Sheldon – Clark CC
Gage Lee, senior INF, Sunset -- Allan Hancock CC
Brody McMullen, senior RHP, West Salem – Linn-Benton CC
Noble Meyer, junior RHP, Jesuit – University of Oregon
Andy Miller, senior SS, Mountainside - Seattle University
Michael Miller, senior C, Tualatin -- Catholic University of America
Maddox Molony, junior SS/RHP, Thurston – University of Oregon
Cole Mucken, senior OF, Silverton -- Treasure Valley CC
Kace Naone, senior SS, West Linn – Linn-Benton CC
Cooper Newman, senior RHP, Newberg – Walsh University
Jason Noffsinger, senior RHP, Canby – Chemeketa CC
Wyatt Norris, senior RHP, West Linn – Pacific Lutheran
Kellan Oakes, senior RHP, Canby – Linn-Benton CC
Bryce Oliver, senior C, Canby – Chemeketa CC
Landen Parker, senior RHP, Crescent Valley – Umpqua CC
Logan Plunkett, senior RHP, Westview – University of Puget Sound
Canon Reeder, senior RHP, Summit – Oregon State
Logan Ready, senior RHP, McNary -- Pacific Lutheran
Joe Reitz, senior C, Hood River Valley – Colorado School of Mines
Caleb Richter, senior OF, Hidden Valley -- Bushnell University
Chris Rogers, senior INF, Sprague – Edmonds College
Spencer Ross, senior C, Monroe – George Fox
Dawson Santana, junior 2B, Lakeridge – University of Oregon
Vinny Salvione, senior INF, Rex Putnam - University of Portland
Kayden Sandow, senior Utility, Willamette – Walla Walla CC
Blaeith Scharp Salter, senior C, Roosevelt – Mt. Hood CC
Cole Snidow, senior C, Grant – Mesa CC
Mason Spellecy, senior INF/RHP, Hood River Valley – Mesa CC
Brody Spurlock, senior C, Sheldon -- Umpqua CC
Blake Stavros, senior RHP/INF, Willamette -- Walla Walla CC
Spencer Sullivan, senior OF, West Linn – Linn-Benton CC
Sy Sullivan, senior RHP, Tualatin -- Fitchburg State University
Drew Talavs, junior P, West Linn – Oregon State
Ian Umlandt, senior LHP/OF, Sherwood – University of Oregon
Mason Utech, senior C/SS, Lakeridge -- Utah
Nate Vidlak, senior RHP/3B, Hidden Valley – College of Idaho
Ryan VandenBrink, sophomore C, West Linn – Oregon State
Paul Wilson, junior LHP, Lakeridge – Oregon State
Trevor Wilson, senior C, Clackamas – Linn-Benton CC
Braden Woods, senior OF, McMinnville – Linfield University
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