Finally moved in to his new surroundings, Buckeyes baseball coach Justin Haire moved onto the AstroTurf of Bill Davis Stadium this week for the first look at what he's inherited.
From every position group to quarterback leadership to play calling, the Buckeyes won't look like the 2023 unit that that sputtered through a season of inconsistent performances that ended in disappointment.
Will Howard hasn't played a game yet for Ohio State, but his emergence this soon in preseason camp makes Ryan Day and Chip Kelly's choice to lead their team the obvious one.
A spark every time he got on base in 2024, utility man Nick Giamarusti hopes to expand his role come fall practice as a player to build around in 2025.
True freshmen are rarely a factor at Ohio State, especially on a team as experienced as this one. But Jeremiah Smith is already doing things most freshmen don't, and he's going to be ready to do it on Saturdays.
