After five years of professional baseball, former Buckeye pitcher Brad Goldberg has come back home – back to campus – to ground himself by giving back through coaching in the modern sense – by the numbers.

The happiest guy at this weekend’s Buckeye Scarlet and Gray World Series may be the one who can simply appreciate the opportunity the most.  Like the old Smith-Barney commercials, second baseman Matt Carpenter has “earned it”.

Sophomore quarterback passes for four touchdowns in 52-3 win … Northwestern has early running success, but defense has another solid showing … First-half fun even includes 55-yard field goal. Read Doug Harris in today’s Press Pros.

Fall Ball…Shortstop Noah West needs playing time coming back from knee surgery, and soph outfielder Nolan Clegg simply needs innings to develop.  The prognosis for both…is good!

They played twelve innings of exhibition baseball with Western Carolina, got as many looks as possible at spring personnel options, and in the end came out on the losing end of a 7-5 score.  Or, did they? Read more in today’s Press Pros inside feature.

Buckeyes challenged by rugged defense of No. 25 Michigan State … Fields has three total touchdowns in 34-10 victory … Ohio State overcomes rough first quarter to improve to 6-0. Doug Harris provides the story in today’s Press Pros.

A pair of sophomore right-handers worked on new pitches, seeing their first action since June.  Ohio State drops a fall baseball exhibition game to the University of Dayton. Mark Znidar reports in today’s Press Pros.

Undefeated Ohio State dominates on offense and defense in first real test of season … Fields, Dobbins shine in one-sided 48-7 victory … Defense has fifth straight strong showing of the year. Doug Harris writes for today’s Press Pros.

The Buckeyes’ first baseman draws upon his three years’ experience as he prepares for the most important baseball season of his life…as he takes one last swing at the opportunity of a lifetime. Read more in today’s Press Pros feature.

Starters play only one half in 76-5 rout over in-state foe … Fields accounts for six touchdowns, including four through the air … Chase Young leads defense to another stellar showing. Doug Harris writes the Buckeyes in Sunday’s Press Pros feature.

After finishing their opener with some concerns, Fields and offense look sharp against Cincinnati … Defense posts first shutout in two years … Ohio State notches 42nd straight win over in-state foe.

Ohio State scores four touchdowns in first quarter as Fields leads way … Offense struggles against Florida Atlantic after fast start … Defense looks dynamic for three quarters. Doug Harris reports on the Buckeyes for Press Pros.

Buckeyes left-hander is trying to making up for lost time after emergency appendectomy in April.  Summer league baseball in nearby Chillicothe is presently his ‘operating’ room.