Thurston junior Maddox Molony led the state in batting average this season
Thurston junior Maddox Molony led the state in batting average this season

OSAAtoday presents its final Baseball Notebook of 2022. I had a blast chronicling the year across the four corners of the state. Thanks for the privilege!

Below please find some links to playoff coverage, our take on the best players in the state this year, favorites to contend next year, our comprehensive stat stars lists and our long, long list of college baseball commitments.


PLAYOFFS!

OSAAtoday has been with you every step of the way covering the OSAA / OnPoint Community Credit Union State Baseball Championships.



We recapped 22 first-round playoff games in 6A and 2A/1A here: https://www.osaa.org/today/article/2743/view?title=2022+Baseball+playoff+recaps%3A+6A+and+2A%2F1A+1st+Round+-+May+23

We recapped second-round games in 6A and 2A/1A and first-round matchups in 5A, 4A and 3A (40 in all) here: https://www.osaa.org/today/article/2747/view?title=2022+Baseball+playoff+recaps+%28all+classifications%29%3A+May+25

We recapped all 20 quarterfinal games here: https://www.osaa.org/today/article/2751/view?title=2022+Baseball+playoff+recaps%3A+May+27

We recapped all 10 semifinal games here: https://www.osaa.org/today/article/2754/view?title=2022+Baseball+playoff+recaps%3A+May+31+semifinals

Look for state finals previews Friday morning and coverage of the state championship games – 3A and 2A/1A on Friday; and 6A, 5A and 4A on Saturday – as they occur.


Standout players…

As we wrap up the 2022 season, we asked coaches to nominate the top five players in their respective classifications, with the caveat that they could not advocate for players from their own teams. We compiled the results (in alphabetical order by classification)…

6A

Ky Hoskinson, senior RHP/INF, McMinnville

Jackson Jaha, senior RHP/OF, Clackamas

Noble Meyer, junior RHP/1B, Jesuit

Ryan VandenBrink, junior C, West Linn

Paul Wilson, junior LHP/1B, Lakeridge

5A

Noah Dewey, senior RHP/INF, Crescent Valley

Cole Hubka, senior SS, Wilsonville

Maddox Malony, junior RHP/SS, Thurston

Ryan Rivers, junior RHP/3B, Lebanon

Mason Spellecy, senior RHP/INF, Hood River Valley

4A

Devin Bell, senior RHP/SS, La Grande

Isaac Hill, senior RHP/SS, Hidden Valley

Cole Jorgensen, senior C, La Grande

Cameron Ordway, senior SS, Philomath

Nate Vidlak, senior RHP/3B, Hidden Valley

3A

Jason DeShon, senior RHP/INF, Brookiings-Harbor

Wyatt Hurley, senior C, Yamhill-Carlton

Ely Kennel, senior INF, Santiam Christian

Ever Lamm, senior RHP/OF, South Umpqua

Triston Wallace, junior C, Cascade Christian

2A/1A

Isaac Anthony, senior LHP/OF, Dufur / South Wasco County

Riley Cantu, senior SS, Kennedy

Ethan Kleinschmit, junior LHP/OF, Kennedy

Blaine Peal, senior RHP/INF, Weston-McEwen

Owen Stalmaker, senior C, Western Christian


Looking ahead to 2023…

We did this last year and were disappointed to learn that we had only one championship team pinpointed in each of the five classifications.

We remain intrepid!

Here are the teams that should contend for state supremacy in 2023 (alphabetically by classification):

6A

*Jesuit

Lakeridge

Sherwood

South Medford

Sprague

West Linn

Westview

5A

Ashland

Bend

Corvallis

Crescent Valley

Lebanon

Putnam

Summit

*Thurston

Wilsonville

4A

Mazama

North Marion

*Stayton

3A

Banks

Brookings-Harbor

*Cascade Christian

La Pine

Santiam Christian

Warrenton

Yamhill-Carlton

2A/1A

Blanchet Catholic

Kennedy

Knappa

Regis

St. Paul

*Umpqua Valley Christian

* = our pre-season favorite


Going going gone goodbye!

Everyone digs the long ball.

Here, we recognize those Oregonians who went yard five or more times this season.

12 – Isaac Anthony, senior OF, Dufur / South Wasco County

10 – Devin Bell, senior SS, La Grande

9 -- Ely Kennel, senior INF, Santiam Christian

8 – Blaeith Scharp Salter, senior C, Roosevelt

8 -- Isaac Hill, senior SS, Hidden Valley

7 -- Vinny Salvione, senior SS, Rex Putnam

7 -- Ryan Cooney, junior SS, Jesuit

7 -- Levi Jones, junior 3B, Jesuit

7 – Kade Kurata, senior OF, Vale

6 -- Triston Wallace, junior C, Cascade Christian

6 -- Alex Nisbet, senior 1B, Cleveland

6 – Taylor Langworthy, senior 1B, Sheldon

5 – Jake Dodge, senior 1B/OF, Southridge

5 -- Hayden Smith, senior 1B/DH, Jesuit

5 – Elijah Arnold, senior OF, Westview

5 – Noah Stone, senior OH, Hidden Valley

5 – Cole Weiland, junior SS, South Salem

5 – Brody Ballard, senior IF, Monroe

5 – Declan Corrigan, senior C, Mountain View

5 – Cole Shields, junior OF, Cascade Christian

5 -- Sam Schindler, senior INF, Blanchet Catholic

5 – Payton Lambert, junior SS, Pendleton / Griswold


It’s a blur

Throwing hard in high school is the easiest way to get outs.

Here, we recognize those Oregon hurlers who hit 85 mph or higher when they get on the bump.

Fischer Barber, freshman RHP, Bend

Devin Bell, senior RHP, La Grande

Ben Christensen, junior RHP, Grant

Easton Corey, junior RHP, Pendleton

Jason Deshon, senior RHP, Brookings-Harbor 

Noah Dewey, senior RHP, Crescent Valley

Henry Frish, junior RHP, Roosevelt

Max Gregg, junior RHP, Corvallis

Parker Guinn, junior RHP, McMinnville

Isaac Hill, senior RHP, Hidden Valley

Ky Hoskinson, senior RHP, McMinnville

Wyatt Hurley, senior RHP, Yamhill-Carlton

Kaden Isola, junior RHP, Bend

Jackson Jaha, senior RHP, Clackamas

Nelson Keljo, senior LHP, Jesuit

Steve Kovac, senior RHP, Reynolds

Payton Lambert, junior RHP, Pendleton

Maddox Molony, junior RHP, Thurston

Finbar O'Brien, junior RHP, La Salle Prep

Landen Parker, senior RHP, Crescent Valley

Blaine Peal, senior RHP, Weston-McEwen

Canon Reeder, senior RHP, Summit

Ryan Rivers, junior RHP, Lebanon

Kellen Segel, junior RHP, Grant

Mason Spellecy, senior RHP, Hood River Valley

Austin Stalwick, senior RHP, Gresham

Sy Sullivan, senior RHP, Tualatin

Drew Talavs, junior RHP, West Linn

Ian Umlandt, senior LHP, Sherwood

Nolan Umlandt, sophomore RHP, Sherwood

Nate Vidlak, senior RHP, Hidden Valley

Jake Von Lubken, junior RHP, Hood River Valley

Paul Wilson, junior LHP, Lakeridge


Speed merchants

In this space, we recognize Oregon baseball players who recorded 25 or more stolen bases in 2022.

42-- Cole Hubka, senior SS, Wilsonville

40 -- Zackary Dugas, freshman SS, Illinois Valley

34 -- Cody Reece, senior SS, Cascade Christian

33 -- Tony Florez, senior SS, Coquille

33 – Kevin Peasley, senior C, Burns

32 – Jack Riley, senior OF, Marist Catholic

31Nick Gribble, junior OF, Sherwood

31 – Logan Macy, junior INF, Culver

30 -- Tanner Jackson, senior SS, Knappa

29 -- Brady Windham, sophomore 3B, Centennial

28 – Gabe Petroff, senior C, Dufur / South Wasco County

28 -- Ely Kennel, senior INF, Santiam Christian

27 – Tanner Manning, senior C, Regis

27 -- Trent Bateman, senior INF, Monroe

27 – Dillon Butler, senior OF, Willamette

26 -- Adam Elliott, senior OF, Thurston

26 – Carson Smith, senior SS, Dufur / South Wasco County

25 – Luke Cordry, junior util., Lincoln

25 -- Christian Spear, sophomore INF, Cottage Grove

25 - Nick Frith, senior OF, Stayton

25 - Eli Brown, junior C, Stayton


Get a whiff of this!

Missing bats is an art.

This list recognizes those pitchers who fanned 80 or more batters this season.

155 -- Paul Wilson, junior LHP, Lakeridge

137 -- Isaac Anthony, senior LHP, Dufur / South Wasco County

131 -- Blane Peal, senior RHP, Weston-McEwen

130 -- Ethan Kleinschmit, junior LHP, Kennedy

120 -- Noble Meyer, junior RHP, Jesuit

118 -- Ian Umlandt, senior LHP, Sherwood

113 -- Gabe Brabec, junior RHP, Ashland

111 -- Nate Vidlak, senior RHP, Hidden Valley 

109 -- Warren Rose, junior LHP, St. Paul

108 – Drew Talavs, junior RHP, West Linn

105 -- Ky Hoskinson, senior RHP, McMinnville

102 -- Isaac Hill, senior RHP, Hidden Valley

102 – Brock Lafaver, senior RHP, Dufur / South Wasco County

101 -- Garrett Holpuck, senior RHP, Corvallis

97-- Maddox Malony, junior RHP, Thurston

97 - Dom Montiel, senior RHP, Marshfield

96 -- Quin Dufort, sophomore LHP, Ida B. Wells 

95 -- Wyatt Hurley, senior RHP, Yamhill-Carlton

91 -- Jason Deshon, senior RHP, Brookings-Harbor 

91 -- Steve Kovac, senior RHP, Reynolds

90 -- Nolan Umlandt, sophomore RHP, Sherwood

90 – Kade Kurata, senior LHP, Vale

89 -- Owen Thompson, junior RHP, Cascade Christian

87 -- Drew Miller, senior RHP, Knappa

86 – Nelson Keljo, senior LHP, Jesuit

85 – Aidan O’Brien, senior LHP, La Salle Prep

84 -- Brody McMullen, senior RHP, West Salem


Wait! What?

In this space, we recognize hitters who put up outrageous stat lines in a single game.

Talon VanCleave, sophomore C, Grant Union -- (Sophomore) – 4-4 with three home runs (one a grand slam), a double, three runs scored and 10 RBIs in May 14 win over Sherman / Arlington / Condon / Wheeler.

Kaden Isola, junior OF, Bend – 4-6 with two triples, a home run, stolen base and seven RBIs in April 16 game v. West Salem

Braxton Dill, senior C, Glide – 3-3 with a walk, two HRs, six RBIs, four runs scored and a steal on April 14 v. Elkton

Taylor Langworthy, senior 1B, Sheldon – 2-3 with two home runs (one a grand slam), six RBIs and three runs in May 11 win over North Medford.

Owen Cummins, junior SS, Gresham -- 3-4, including a grand slam, and 7 RBIs on May 9 v. David Douglas.

Riley Lantis, soph. INF, Riverside4-5, three doubles, five runs scored, two steals and seven RBIs in May 6 loss (36-30) to Nyssa.

Cole Katayama-Stall, sophomore INF, Westview – 4-4 with a walk, two triples, three runs scored and five RBIs in April 29 win v. Sunset

Leo Renzema, junior OH, Rex Putnam – 2-4 with a double, home run and six RBIs on April 15 v. Scappoose. Also was the winning pitcher!

Taylor Langworthy, senior 1B, Sheldon – two home runs and five RBIs in April 29 win over Grants Pass, PLUS threw a seven-inning complete game and won.

Finbar O'Brien, junior SS, La Salle Prep – 3-3 with two home runs, four runs scored and five RBIs in May 10 win over St. Helens.

Mason Spellecy, senior SS, Hood River Valley – 3-3 with a single, double, triple, and 5 RBIs in May 16 win over Gresham.

Jackson Miller, senior OF, Ida B. Wells – 4-5 with a double, HR, four RBIs and three runs scored in March 21 win over Mead of Colorado.

Jackson Fera, sophomore 1B, Rex Putnam – 3-4 with two HRs, two runs and four RBIS in April 5 win over St. Helens.

Ashton MacClanathan, senior 2B, Clackamas – 2-3, with a double, HR, run scored and six RBIs in April 26 win over Gresham.

Collin Primus, senior INF, Pendleton / Griswold – 3-4 with a double, triple and home run, three runs and three RBIs in May 25 playoff win over Corvallis.

Luke McNabb, senior 1B, Scappoose – 3-4 with a single, double, home run, three runs scored and three RBIs in March 23 tournament championship loss to Pendleton / Griswold.


Perfecto!

Below, we recognize pitchers who threw seven-inning no-hitters this year.

Wyatt Hurley, senior RHP, Yamhill-Carlton – March 28 v. Taft (struck out 15 in 9-0 win)

Ky Hoskinson, senior RHP, McMinnville – April 11 v. Newberg (perfect game; struck out 16 in 3-0 win)

Jadon Roth, senior RHP, Santiam Christian – April 14 v. Harrisburg / Mohawk (11 Ks in 9-0 win)

Garrett Holpuch, senior RHP, Corvallis – April 18 v Central (struck out 13 in 4-0 win) 

Bryson Nygren, freshman RHP, Regis – April 23 v. Lowell (struck out 17 in 9-1 win)

Ryan Prescott, junior LHP, Willamette – April 23 v. Eagle Point (struck out 11 in 10-2 win)

Gage Martinez, freshman RHP, Coquille, April 28 v. Waldport (Strick out 14 in 10-0 win)

Skylar Brolin, senior RHP, Philomath – April 28 v. Sisters (struck out 8 in 6-0 win)

Gabe Wilson, senior RHP, Culver – May 3 v. Sheridan (struck out 10 in 12-0 win)

Isaac Anthony, senior LHP, Dufur / South Wasco County – May 14 v. Weston-McEwen (struck out 14, just one walk in 1-0 win)

Devin Bell, senior RHP, La Grande – May 31 v. Philomath (struck out 11 in 8-0 semifinal playoff win)


.500 or better batting average

Below, we recognize those hitters who, with a minimum of 60 plate appearances, hit .500 or better on the season.

.580 – Maddox Molony, junior SS, Thurston

.561 -- Blane Peal, senior INF, Weston-McEwen

.554 -- Riley Cantu, senior SS, Kennedy

.540 -- Ely Kennel, senior INF, Santiam Christian

.539 – Devin Bell, senior SS, La Grande

.538 -- Mason Morris, senior OF, Grant Union

.537 – Cameron Ordway, senior SS, Philomath

.528 – Alex Nisbet, senior 1B, Cleveland

.519 – Kirk Mazurowski, senior C, Portland Christian

.515 – Tanner Manning, senior C, Regis

.510 – Nate Vidlak, senior 1B, Hidden Valley

.500 – Drew Miller, senior C, Knappa

.500 – Aiden Horsley, junior OF, North Medford

.500 – Aiden Hayes, soph INF, Henley

.500 -- Parker Neault, senior INF, Grant Union


30 or more RBIS

Below we recognize those Oregon hitters with 30 or more runs driven in this season.

69 – Devin Bell, senior SS, La Grande

50 -- Isaac Anthony, senior OF, Dufur / South Wasco County

47 -- Riley Cantu, senior SS, Kennedy

42 -- Kobe Fell, senior util., Grant Union 

42 Andrew Cuff, junior 3B, Kennedy

40 -- Ely Kennel, senior INF, Santiam Christian

40 – Drew Miller, senior C, Knappa

39 – Blaine Causey, senior INF, Mountain View

37 – Mason Spellecy, senior SS, Hood River Valley

37 – Owen Thompson, junior util., Cascade Christian

36 – Dom Montiel, senior SS, Marshfield

36 -- Cole Shields, junior OF, Cascade Christian

34 -- Thomas Ferroggiaro, senior IF, Central Catholic

33 – Tristan Wallace, junior C, Cascade Christian

33 -- Austin Waits, senior 3B, Cascade Christian

33 -- Hunter Schwenk, junior INF, Henley

33 – Cole Jorgenson, senior C, La Grande

33 – Logan Macy, junior INF, Culver

32 – Levi Jones, junior 3B, Jesuit

32 -- Cooper Mullens, junior SS, Marist Catholic

32 – Taylor Langworthy, senior 1B, Sheldon

32 -- Matt Douglas, senior util., Henley

31 – Nick Gribble, senior OF, Sherwood

31 – Canon Reeder, senior INF, Summit

30 -- Mark Wiepert, freshman 3B/C, Wilsonville

30 -- Kayden Sandow, senior 2B, Willamette

30 -- Noah Cox, junior SS, Willamette

30 – Ian Umlandt, senior 1B, Sherwood

30 – Kaden Starr, junior INF, Marist Catholic

30 -- Jacob Preston, senior C, Yamhill-Carlton


ERAs under 1.00

Below we recognize those Oregon hurlers who threw 50 or more innings to an ERA of under one run per game.

0.11 -- Ethan Kleinschmit, junior LHP, Kennedy

0.14 -- Blane Peal, senior RHP, Weston-McEwen

0.24 -- Isaac Anthony, senior LHP, Dufur / South Wasco County

0.44 – Parker Guinn, junior RHP, McMinnville

0.59 -- Ky Hoskinson, senior RHP, McMinnville

0.62 – Nolan Umlandt, sophomore RHP, Sherwood

0.64 -- Jace Johnson, junior RHP, South Umpqua

0.65 -- Quin Dufort, sophomore LHP, Ida B. Wells 

0.72 -- Noble Meyer, junior RHP, Jesuit

0.72 – Max Gregg, junior RHP, Corvallis

0.75 -- Paul Wilson, junior LHP, Lakeridge

0.78 -- Wyatt Hurley, senior RHP, Yamhill-Carlton

0.81 -- Ian Umlandt, senior LHP, Sherwood

0.85 – Brock Lafaver, senior RHP, Dufur / South Wasco County

0.87 – Brian Mannion, senior RHP, Mountainside

0.94 – Drew Talavs, junior RHP, West Linn

0.95 -- Nate Vidlak, senior RHP, Hidden Valley

College-Bound!

In this space, we list those players, in the current senior class and younger, who have signed National Letters of Intent in baseball or have made a commitment to attend a college or university of their choice. Congrats! It can be so demanding but at the same time is so rewarding.

Here’s whom we have so far. The list is over 60 strong!! It is a golden age for Oregon prep baseball! We will add to this list in subsequent notebooks as we receive notifications.

Rochne Beecham, senior OF, Wilsonville – Pacific Lutheran

Kaden Bertram, senior 1B, Southridge – Pierce CC

Max Bledy, senior C, Wilsonville – University of the Pacific

Joe Brauckmiller, senior RHP/OF, Canby -- George Fox

Jackson Bui, senior OF, Jesuit -- Linfield University

Griffen Bushnell, senior C, Willamette -- Southwestern Oregon CC

Cam Christenson, senior INF, Sherwood – Linn-Benton CC

Peter Coakley, senior RHP, Sunset – Loras College

Drew Coleman, senior OF, Sheldon – Shasta CC

Ryan Cooney, junior SS, Jesuit – University of Oregon

Easton Corey, junior RHP, Pendleton – Oregon State

Noah Dewey, senior RHP, Crescent Valley – Linn-Benton CC

Jacob Dodge, senior 1B, Southridge – University of Oregon

Thomas Ferroggiaro, senior INF, Central Catholic – Santa Clara

Nolan Friese, senior SS, Southridge – Linfield University

Aiden Gebhard, Senior OF, Redmond – Lane CC

Carson Gerding, senior OH, Philomath -- Eastern Oregon

Ryan Hart, senior OH, Jesuit – Whitworth University

Blaise Heher, senior RHP/OF, Lake Oswego – Claremont Mudd Scripps

Alex Hendrickson, senior INF/RHP, Reynolds - Mt. Hood CC

Isaac Hill, senior RHP, Hidden Valley -- Oregon State

Nick Holm, senior INF, Clackamas – Linfield University

Evan Holman, senior C, North Marion – Bellevue CC

Garrett Holpuck, senior RHP, Corvallis – Centralia CC

Ky Hoskinson, senior INF, McMinnville – Cal State Bakersfield

Gabe Howard, sophomore RHP, West Linn – University of Oregon

James Hubbard, senior RHP, Centennial – Blue Mountain CC

Cole Hubka, senior SS, Wilsonville – University of Utah

Wyatt Hurley, senior C, Yamhill-Carlton – Linfield University

Drew Ilg, senior LHP/OF, Valley Catholic- Viterbo University

Jackson Jaha, senior INF/OF, Clackamas – University of Oregon

Silas Jolicoeur, senior 1B, Westview – Los Medanos College

Hayden Kaiser, senior 1B, McNary -- Pacific Lutheran

Nelson Keljo, senior LHP, Jesuit – Oregon State

Ely Kennel, senior INF, Santiam Christian – Oregon State

JC Klee, senior 2B, Southridge – Corban University

Kade Kurata, senior LHP, Vale – Eastern Oregon University

Ever Lamm, senior RHP, South Umpqua – Linn-Benton CC

Casey Langdale, senior INF, Canby – Chemeketa CC

Clayton Langdale, senior INF, Canby – Chemeketa CC

Cooper Johnson, senior 1B/LHP, Mountainside - Linn-Benton CC

Levi Jones, junior 3B, Jesuit – Oregon State

Cole Jorgensen, senior C, La Grande – Western Oregon

Zachary Justice, junior C, Summit – University of Oregon

Taylor Langworthy, senior INF/RHP, Sheldon – Clark CC

Gage Lee, senior INF, Sunset -- Allan Hancock CC

Brody McMullen, senior RHP, West Salem – Linn-Benton CC

Noble Meyer, junior RHP, Jesuit – University of Oregon

Andy Miller, senior SS, Mountainside - Seattle University

Michael Miller, senior C, Tualatin -- Catholic University of America

Maddox Molony, junior SS/RHP, Thurston – University of Oregon

Cole Mucken, senior OF, Silverton -- Treasure Valley CC

Kace Naone, senior SS, West Linn – Linn-Benton CC

Cooper Newman, senior RHP, Newberg – Walsh University 

Jason Noffsinger, senior RHP, Canby – Chemeketa CC

Wyatt Norris, senior RHP, West Linn – Pacific Lutheran

Kellan Oakes, senior RHP, Canby – Linn-Benton CC

Bryce Oliver, senior C, Canby – Chemeketa CC

Landen Parker, senior RHP, Crescent Valley – Umpqua CC

Logan Plunkett, senior RHP, Westview – University of Puget Sound

Canon Reeder, senior RHP, Summit – Oregon State

Logan Ready, senior RHP, McNary --  Pacific Lutheran

Joe Reitz, senior C, Hood River Valley – Colorado School of Mines

Caleb Richter, senior OF, Hidden Valley -- Bushnell University 

Chris Rogers, senior INF, Sprague – Edmonds College

Spencer Ross, senior C, Monroe – George Fox

Dawson Santana, junior 2B, Lakeridge – University of Oregon

Vinny Salvione, senior INF, Rex Putnam - University of Portland

Kayden Sandow, senior Utility, Willamette – Walla Walla CC

Blaeith Scharp Salter, senior C, Roosevelt – Mt. Hood CC

Cole Snidow, senior C, Grant – Mesa CC

Mason Spellecy, senior INF/RHP, Hood River Valley – Mesa CC

Brody Spurlock, senior C, Sheldon -- Umpqua CC

Blake Stavros, senior RHP/INF, Willamette -- Walla Walla CC

Spencer Sullivan, senior OF, West Linn – Linn-Benton CC

Sy Sullivan, senior RHP, Tualatin -- Fitchburg State University

Drew Talavs, junior P, West Linn – Oregon State

Ian Umlandt, senior LHP/OF, Sherwood – University of Oregon

Mason Utech, senior C/SS, Lakeridge -- Utah

Nate Vidlak, senior RHP/3B, Hidden Valley – College of Idaho

Ryan VandenBrink, sophomore C, West Linn – Oregon State

Paul Wilson, junior LHP, Lakeridge – Oregon State

Trevor Wilson, senior C, Clackamas – Linn-Benton CC

Braden Woods, senior OF, McMinnville – Linfield University