D-I All-Ohio baseball: Butler, Springboro, West players first team

Justin McConnell of Springboro (sliding) was named D-I All-Ohio first team. Contributed photo by E.L. Hubbard

Justin McConnell of Springboro (sliding) was named D-I All-Ohio first team. Contributed photo by E.L. Hubbard

Infielders Damon Dues (Vandalia Butler High School) and Justin McConnell (Springboro) were joined by pitcher Jake Kates (Lakota West) as first team All-Ohio baseball selections.

D-II: All-Ohio baseball teams

Area players named to the D-I second team were first baseman Matt Grossman (Vandalia Butler) and utility player Tyler Burley (Vandalia Butler), and outfielders Bryce Johnson (Lakota West) and Brennen Martin (Lakota West).

D-III: All-Ohio baseball teams

Selections were made by the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association.

ALL-OHIO BASEBALL

DIVISION I

Player of the year: Cael Baker, Gahanna Lincoln.

Coach of the year: Bill Gamble, Massillon Jackson.

D-IV: All-Ohio baseball teams

First team

Pitchers: Xavier Moore, Amherst Steele; Jake Kates, Lakota West; Sebastian Fabik, Cin. Moeller; Kyle Nicolas, Massillon Jackson.

Catchers: Cael Baker, Gahanna Lincoln; Trace Peterson, Medina.

First base: Trenton Gillison, Pickerington Central.

Infielders: Justin McConnell, Springboro; Christain Orr, Oregon Clay; Nick Northcut, Mason; Damon Dues, Vandalia Butler.

Outfielders: Brandon Horsley, Upper Arlington; Matt Kirk, Milford; Hayden Cartt, Grove City; Evan Brown, Anthony Wayne.

Utility: Tyler Brown, Olentangy Orange.

FINAL FOURS: State semifinal pairings

Second team

Pitchers: Connor Adams, Cle. St. Ignatius; Caden Mumaw, Zanesville; Evan Shawver, Amherst Steele.

Catchers: Dillon Dingler, Massillon Jackson; Joe Bubonics, Solon.

First base: Matt Grossman, Vandalia Butler; Chad Jones, Amherst Steele.

Infielders: Perry Bewley, Chardon; Cal Conley, Loveland; Michael Fleck, Toledo St. Johns; Mike Tsironis, Solon; Luke Waddell, Loveland.

Outfielders: Bryce Johnson, Lakota West; Riley Baumbick, Cle. St. Edward; Brennen Martin, Lakota West; Matt Walters, Pickerington Central.

Utility: Tyler Burley, Vandalia Butler.

Honorable mention: Brandon Mathis, Fairfield; Michael Canganelli, Mayfield; Ryan McCurry, Solon; Michael Clark, Lorain; Evan Miller, Harrison; Jack Elliott, Willoughby South; AJ Peter, Grove City; Nick Erwin, Grove City; Michael Ross, Marysville; Casey Maniglia, Solon; Drew Saunier, Springboro; Danny Martin, Tol. St. Francis de Sales; Nick Smith, Mentor; Tim Zeller, Mount Vernon.

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