Buckeyes face huge national challenge playing #2 national seed and star-studded Vanderbilt in the NCAA regional weekend. Stay current with our Press Pros coverage from Nashville.
Ohio State freshman right-hander hasn't pitched since May 16 against Purdue after taking foul ball to the left side of the head. But he gets the ultimate challenge, and respect from the Buckeye coaches, with Friday's start against #1-seed Vanderbilt in the Nashville regional.
When you're young you have no idea the difference a year can make in your life. For Buckeye freshmen Nick Erwin and Zach Dezenzo it's become manifest, and magnified, this weekend in Nashville. Read more from our Press Pros team in Nashville.
A year ago their 96 errors led the Big Ten. This year a 30% improvement in defense has given opponents fewer opportunities to score and the Buckeyes their second straight NCAA tourney appearance. Mark Znidar writes about their late-season turnaround in this Press Pros inside feature.
The Buckeyes reach the NCAA tourney for the third time in four years to the surprise of some, but just ask Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska...and especially Minnesota. Baseball is full of surprises.
