Looking back I could have been bitter, like some others, with my experience playing for Ohio State hall of fame coach Marty Karow. But I’m not. I remember my last baseball game – my last game as a Buckeye – with the satisfaction of having done all I could do with the tools I had – maybe too much! Baseball nostalgia in today’s inside feature.
Five years ago Piketon, Ohio and the Ohio State Buckeyes lost pitcher Zach Farmer to cancer. Saturday, both came together to ensure that his legacy, his attitude, and a work in his honor will never be forgotten. Read about it in today’s Press Pros.
A weekend reader suggested that I ‘‘educate” myself from the example of a more responsible journalist…one who cares about people, not just sports. Read more in today’s Press Pros.
Ohio State will not play home games against Mid-American Conference teams Bowling Green and Buffalo and a road game against Oregon of the Pac-12. And beyond that…who knows? Mark Znidar’s on the story for Press Pros.
The Buckeyes’ senior-to-be left-hander might have been taken in the early rounds of the Major League Baseball draft, but wouldn’t budge on his demand for a seven-figure signing bonus. Mark Znidar writes for today’s Press Pros.
Catcher Dillon Dingler gets chosen as the 38th pick of the draft – first pick of the second round – by Detroit, and the only question in the minds of those who’ve watched him play was…why not sooner? Read more in today’s Press Pros feature.
After a slow start for the first two weeks of baseball in Florida and Georgia, freshman Nate Karaffa ignited in the final two weeks to portend big things for the Buckeyes in 2021. Andy Anders writes his story for today’s Press Pros.
A crowd of 17,503 watched 7th seed Ohio State pull off wins over Minnesota and Nebraska Sunday to win the 2019 BigTen tournaent title. Andrew Magno, who was voted the tournament’s most outstanding player, clutches the championship trophy. Read Mark Znidar’s encore account in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Athletic director Gene Smith and administration have talked about allowing as few as 20,000 to 22,000 people in Ohio Stadium for football games in order to follow social distancing guidelines. The hope is not to play in front of empty seats. Mark Znidar writes for today’s Press Pros.
The Buckeyes’ sophomore outfielder from Toronto, Ohio, had 11 hits in 33 at bats in first full season in college. Now, he’s lifting weights in a garage and taking sporadic batting practice until the quarantine is lifted.
Sophomore third baseman Nick Erwin has stayed in his off-campus apartment to work out with teammates to be ready for summer ball with Chillicothe Paints. Impressive in his last five games before the Covid-19 virus, he hopes his best is yet to come. Mark Znidar writes for today’s Press Pros.
It’s a new world for Ohio State baseball and baseball in the Big Ten – world of masks and gloves and six feet of separation. And no one can profess to know…what comes next.
The second-year coach of the Buckeyes said Wednesday that players would return to practice stronger and more closely bonded than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Mark Znidar writes the Buckeyes for today’s Press Pros feature.
A ‘nutty’ situation….The Buckeyes have had a lot of roster turnovers with three players transferring out, three transferring in, Andre Wesson graduating, and Kaleb Wesson turning professional a year early. Mark Znidar writes for today’s Press Pros inside feature.
True freshman right-hander from Springboro High School pitched one inning against Harvard before the season was suspended by virus. Could the best – his best – be yet to come? Mark Znidar writes for weekend Press Pros.
What started out as a season of promise for Ohio State baseball has become one of season on hold, then cancelled…raising questions as to what’s next for prospects (like Conner Pohl, below) and potentials alike. Where do they go from here? Greg Hoard writes for today’s Press Pros.
Rising junior off guard started 56 games in two seasons and averaged more than 25 minutes per game, but that apparently was not enough to keep him happy.
The tenth-year coach of the Buckeyes has been texting, having conversations with players about staying in competitive shape by themselves in order to come back strong for fall practice. Mark Znidar writes today’s Press Pros feature.
Tight ends Jeremy Ruckert (below) and Luke Farrell combined to catch 21 passes for six touchdowns in 2019, and the goal is for them to have a lot more success downfield in 2020. Mark Znidar writes about football…in the absence of football…for today’s Press Pros.
Buckeyes add running back Trey Sermon and Seth Towns to plug gaping holes in their lineups brought about by injury and transfers. Demario McCall (pictured) has switched positions for now and being given a serious look at slot receiver. Mark Znidar writes for today’s Press Pros.
