Bowling Green State University Athletics
Baseball Inks 12 To National Letters Of Intent
November 28, 2018 | Baseball
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University baseball program and head coach Danny Schmitz have announced the signing of 12 future student-athletes to National Letters of Intent on Wednesday (Nov. 28) afternoon. All 12 players will have four years of eligibility for the Falcons.
"We are really looking forward to this class' arrival next fall," said head coach Danny Schmitz. "This group is filled with high-character young men who possess high-end baseball talent. We filled our needs with multiple sport student-athletes who are looking to leave their mark on Bowling Green State University Baseball. As a staff, we are extremely excited about the possibilities of this class and we feel each member adds value to our University academically, athletically and socially."
Tanner Egger | Avon, Ohio | Avon | 6-1 | 180 | C/UTL | T: Right | B: Right
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner at Avon High School … Plays for coach Craig Kirschner … Team captain for the Eagles … Hit .300 and led his team to a district championship in 2017 … Hit .320 with 18 RBI and 10 steals as a junior to earn Second Team All-Conference … Received the Coaches Award following his junior season … Plays travel ball for the Lake Erie Warhawks and T3 Rays.
PERSONAL: Full name is Tanner Lee Egger … Born on September 26, 2000 … Son of Jason and Kimberly Egger … Father Jason was a member of the 1991 and 1992 MAC Champion BGSU football teams … Has one older brother (Jake) and one younger brother (Chris) … Plans to major in Accounting.
COACH QUOTE: "Tanner is one of the top hitters in Ohio. He is primarily a catcher but has the ability to move anywhere on the diamond and contribute defensively. He plays with energy and is coming to us with college ready tools. We saw him barrel up some high-end pitchers and we feel he can be a major contributor to our lineup during his time at BGSU."
Adam Fallon | Powell, Ohio | Bishop Watterson | 5-11 | 160 | INF | T: Right | B: Left
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Bishop Watterson High School … Plays for coaches Scott Manahan and Tony Cleveland … Also lettered in hockey and golf … Team captain for the Eagles' baseball and hockey teams … Plays travel ball for the Triple Crown Royals.
PERSONAL: Full name is Adam James Fallon … Born on March 15, 2001 … Son of Todd and Angela Fallon … Father Todd is a former BGSU baseball player … Has one older sister, Paige … Plans to major in Business.
COACH QUOTE: "The first thing we noticed about Adam is his athleticism. He has a smooth stroke from the left side. Adam's baseball actions are effortless across the board. He plays the game the right way and will bring toughness and leadership to this program. Adam comes from good bloodlines and we are happy that he chose BGSU."
Trent Farquhar | Highland, Mich. | Lakeland | 5-8 | 170 | INF | T: Right | B: Left
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Lakeland High School … Plays for coaches Brad Farquhar and Todd Miller … Team captain for the Eagles' baseball and basketball teams … Led his team to a conference championship and a district championship in 2018 … Earned All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-District honors as a sophomore after hitting .312 with a .952 fielding percentage … Hit .410 with 20 steals to earn All-Conference, All-District, All-Region, and Honorable Mention All-State honors as a junior … Plays travel ball for the Motor City Hit Dogs, where he hit .343 with a 24 runs and team-high 23 RBI last summer.
PERSONAL: Full name is Trent Joseph Farquhar … Born on March 12, 2001 … Son of Bradley and Kathleen Farquhar … Has one younger brother (Tate) and one younger sister (Molly) … Plans to major in Physical Education and Health.
COACH QUOTE: "Trent is a tough hard-nosed infielder who swings it from the left-side. He can play all three infield positions and has a chance to hit at the top of our lineup. He possesses the high-level baseball instincts and grinder mentality that we take pride in here at Bowling Green. We are excited to see what he helps us accomplish over his career."
Kyle Gurney | Belleville, Mich. | Divine Child | 6-2 | 205 | C | T: Right | B: Right
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner at Divine Child High School … Plays for coach Dan Deegan … Team captain for the Falcons' basketball and baseball teams … Hit .360 with two home runs as a junior while earning All-Catholic honors… Selected All-Conference in 2017 … Plays travel ball for the Midwest Tar Heels Legacy, where he hit .411 last summer … Lists his favorite athlete as Joey Chestnut.
PERSONAL: Full name is Kyle Joseph Gurney … Born on May 12, 2001 … Son of Rob and Michelle Gurney … Father Rob played basketball at Grand Valley State University … Has one older brother, Nick … Plans to major in Business Analytics.
COACH QUOTE: "Kyle is a very physical catcher with big time power. He is a middle of the order type of bat who will have the opportunity to drive in a lot of runners. Defensively, he receives and blocks very well behind the plate. His quiet confidence will be something that allows him to succeed early in his career for us."
Mason Kolean | Clarkston, Mich. | Detroit Country Day | 6-3 | 170 | LHP | T: Left | B: Left
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year letterwinner at Clarkston High School and two year letterwinner at Detroit Country Day … Plays for coaches Jake Arendsen and Steve Lepkowski … Led his team to the district final as a sophomore, while earning All-District honors … Compiled a record of 6-2 with an ERA of 0.87 with the Clarkston Wolves … Led the Detroit Country Day Yellow Jackets to a district finals appearance as a junior while earning four wins on the mound … Plays travel ball for the Oakland Bulldogs, where he went 5-1 with 47 strikeouts and an ERA of 0.58 in 36.1 innings of work … High school teammates with BGSU commit Anthony Toma.
PERSONAL: Full name is Mason Michael Kolean … Born on November 27, 2000 … Son of Joe and Jen Kolean … Father Joe played tennis and football at Albion College … Has two younger brothers, Owen and Alex … Plans to major in Business.
COACH QUOTE: "Mason is a big physical left handed pitcher that fills up the strike zone with a three-pitch mix. He has pitch ability, controls the running game and fields his position at a high level. There isn't a whole lot Mason can't do on the mound right now. All of Mason's characteristics lead us to believe he will have an impact on our pitching staff early in his career."
Jack Krause | Brighton, Mich. | Brighton | 6-3 | 190 | OF | T: Right | B: Left
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner for coaches Charlie Christner and Brian Lemons at Brighton High School … Also lettered in football … Over the last two seasons, has led the Bulldogs to a 56-19 record on the diamond … Hit .360 with a .425 on-base percentage as a sophomore … Recorded a .511 on-base percentage while hitting .374 as a junior … Won a league championship in 2017, and a district title in 2018 … All-County selection in 2017 and 2018 … A part of the National Honors Society … Has earned the Scholar Athlete Award every season while at Brighton.
PERSONAL: Full name is Jackson Andrew Krause … Born on March 21, 2001 … Son of Andy and Diane Krause … Father played baseball at Michigan State before being drafted by the Oakland A's … Has three older sisters (Amanda, Alyssa, Amy) and one younger sister (Abby) … Undecided on what his major will be at BGSU.
COACH QUOTE: "Jack is a physical outfielder with plus speed. We saw him play a lot in the summer and his tools will play nicely at Stellar Field. He consistently squared up the baseball and is a quick-twitch athlete that plays fast. He plays the game with an edge that we like our guys to have and this quality will allow him to compete for playing time as a freshman."
Mason Montgomery | Vermilion, Ohio | Vermilion | 6-3 | 175 | INF | T: Right | B: Right
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Vermillion High School … Team captain for the Sailors' basketball and baseball teams … Led his team to a conference championship in 2017 … Selected First Team All-Conference and First Team All-District as a sophomore after hitting .375 with 21 runs and 15 RBI … Hit .354 with 16 runs and 20 RBI to earn Second Team All-District as a freshman … Named First Team All-Conference and First Team All-District as a junior … Plays travel ball for the Lake Erie Warhawks
PERSONAL: Full name is Mason Levi Montgomery … Born on October 13, 2000 … Son of Brad and Tonya Montgomery … Has one older brother (Madison) and one older sister (Malorie) … Plans to major in Business.
COACH QUOTE: "Mason is a high achiever. Everything he touches at his high school is attached with a championship. He is a well-known name across Northern Ohio, who we can put at literally almost any position in the field and feel really good about it. As Mason begins to just focus his attention on baseball, we see him becoming a major force on the offensive side for the Falcons."
Rigo Ramos | Stryker, Ohio | Archbold | 6-5 | 170 | LHP | T: Left | B: Left
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner at Archbold High School … Plays for coach Dick Selgo – a former BGSU baseball player … Team captain for the Blue Streaks' baseball and basketball teams … Led his team to three-consecutive district championships, as well as a berth in the regional final … Earned Honorable Mention All-Conference as a sophomore, and Second Team All-Conference as a junior … Plays travel ball for Bo Jackson Elite … Honor Roll student.
PERSONAL: Full name is Rigo Alonzo Ramos … Born on November 17, 2000 … Son of Ric and Sylvia Ramos … Has two older sisters, Brooklyn and Nueva Rae … Cousin Dustin Powell plays football at Manchester University … Plans to major in Business Administration.
COACH QUOTE: "Rigo is a talented multiple sport athlete from here in our backyard. Right now he commands both sides of the plate with his fastball and spins a tight breaking ball at any time in the count. His ability along with his makeup will allow him to compete right away for us. Rigo's best years of baseball are in front of him and we are thrilled he will be chasing his dreams at home in Northwest Ohio."
Nathan Rose | Shaker Heights, Ohio | Shaker Heights | 6-1 | 165 | INF | T: Right | B: Right
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Shaker Heights High School … Plays for coaches Michael Babinec, Dave Rainier, and Stefan English … Hit .355 as a junior for the Raiders … Plays travel ball for Team Ohio Pro Select, where he earned All-American Honorable Mention and All-Tournament Team at the Perfect Game World Series in 2018 … Enjoyed the BGSU baseball team and school when he went on his official visit.
PERSONAL: Full name is Nathan William Rose … Born on February 11, 2001 … Son of Stephen and Jeanne Rose … Has one younger sister, Maddie … Plans to major in Sport Management.
COACH QUOTE: "Nathan is a plus defender on the infield right now as a senior in high school. His lanky frame will allow him to add muscle and his makeup is off the charts. He gets it. Nathan's hands at the plate and in the field are great building blocks as he continues to add size to his frame, which will allow him to develop into a premier player for us."
Tyler Ross | Lewis Center, Ohio | Olentangy Orange | 6-2 | 195 | INF | T: Right | B: Right
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner at Olentangy Orange High School … Plays for coaches Phil Callahan and Tom Marker … Team captain for the Pioneers … Led his team to a Final Four appearance in 2017… Earned the Scholar Athlete Award as a sophomore and junior … Hit .284 with 10 runs as a sophomore … Credits his bond with the coaches as a big factor in committing to BGSU … Plays travel ball for the Team Mizuno Triple Crown Royals, where he hit .433 with 44 runs and 29 RBI this summer.
PERSONAL: Full name is Tyler Jeffrey Ross … Born on December 8, 2000 … Son of Mike and Marcy Ross … Has one younger sister, Sidney … Plans to major in Business.
COACH QUOTE: "Tyler is a right-handed hitting middle infielder. He can pick it defensively and has a great approach at the plate. His combination of size and ability are special. Tyler is also one of the best hockey players in the country. He is a winner and his competitive nature to be the best is going to serve him well in Bowling Green, Ohio."
Anthony Ryan | New Castle, Pa. | Shenango | 5-11 | 172 | C | T: Right | B: Right
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Shenango High School … Plays for coaches Matt Diesel and Chris Weisz … Team captain for the Wildcats … Led his team to Final Four appearances in 2015 and 2017 … Selected Rookie of the Year and All-County while leading the team with a .391 batting average as a freshman … Hit .387 with a county-leading 19 RBI as a sophomore … Drove in 24 runs as a junior while earning Defensive Player of the Year … Named a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette First Team selection as a junior … Threw out 25-of-39 would-be base stealers over the last two seasons … Plays travel ball for the Steel City Wildcats, where he hit .405 last summer.
PERSONAL: Full name is Anthony Nicholas Ryan … Born on September 17, 2000 … Son of Richard and Michelle Ryan … Has one younger sister, Kali … Plans to major in Public Health.
COACH QUOTE: "Anthony is a right-handed hitting catcher coming from a very competitive baseball background. We did not see a better catch and throw guy behind the plate all summer. His leadership qualities allow him to run the show on the defensive end and he will develop into a productive hitter at our level sooner than later for us."
Anthony Toma | West Bloomfield, Mich. | Detroit Country Day | 5-11 | 190 | INF/OF | T: Right | B: Right
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Detroit Country Day High School … Plays for Coach Lep … Also played varsity for the football and basketball teams … Team captain for the Yellow Jackets' football and baseball teams … High school teammates with fellow BGSU commit Mason Kolean … Plays travel ball for Arsenal Baseball.
PERSONAL: Full name is Anthony Tarik Toma … Born on May 3, 2001 … Son of Tarik and Nuha Toma … Has one older brother (Andrew) and one younger brother (Austin) … Plans to major in Finance.
COACH QUOTE: "Anthony is a plus athlete that will bring extreme versatility to our team. He is a strong, fast and smart baseball player that will come in and have a tremendous impact on our program. What we really like about Anthony is he has all of the fundamentals in place to play consistently well and those attributes will develop even more in the coming years."
"We are really looking forward to this class' arrival next fall," said head coach Danny Schmitz. "This group is filled with high-character young men who possess high-end baseball talent. We filled our needs with multiple sport student-athletes who are looking to leave their mark on Bowling Green State University Baseball. As a staff, we are extremely excited about the possibilities of this class and we feel each member adds value to our University academically, athletically and socially."
Tanner Egger | Avon, Ohio | Avon | 6-1 | 180 | C/UTL | T: Right | B: Right
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner at Avon High School … Plays for coach Craig Kirschner … Team captain for the Eagles … Hit .300 and led his team to a district championship in 2017 … Hit .320 with 18 RBI and 10 steals as a junior to earn Second Team All-Conference … Received the Coaches Award following his junior season … Plays travel ball for the Lake Erie Warhawks and T3 Rays.
PERSONAL: Full name is Tanner Lee Egger … Born on September 26, 2000 … Son of Jason and Kimberly Egger … Father Jason was a member of the 1991 and 1992 MAC Champion BGSU football teams … Has one older brother (Jake) and one younger brother (Chris) … Plans to major in Accounting.
COACH QUOTE: "Tanner is one of the top hitters in Ohio. He is primarily a catcher but has the ability to move anywhere on the diamond and contribute defensively. He plays with energy and is coming to us with college ready tools. We saw him barrel up some high-end pitchers and we feel he can be a major contributor to our lineup during his time at BGSU."
Adam Fallon | Powell, Ohio | Bishop Watterson | 5-11 | 160 | INF | T: Right | B: Left
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Bishop Watterson High School … Plays for coaches Scott Manahan and Tony Cleveland … Also lettered in hockey and golf … Team captain for the Eagles' baseball and hockey teams … Plays travel ball for the Triple Crown Royals.
PERSONAL: Full name is Adam James Fallon … Born on March 15, 2001 … Son of Todd and Angela Fallon … Father Todd is a former BGSU baseball player … Has one older sister, Paige … Plans to major in Business.
COACH QUOTE: "The first thing we noticed about Adam is his athleticism. He has a smooth stroke from the left side. Adam's baseball actions are effortless across the board. He plays the game the right way and will bring toughness and leadership to this program. Adam comes from good bloodlines and we are happy that he chose BGSU."
Trent Farquhar | Highland, Mich. | Lakeland | 5-8 | 170 | INF | T: Right | B: Left
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Lakeland High School … Plays for coaches Brad Farquhar and Todd Miller … Team captain for the Eagles' baseball and basketball teams … Led his team to a conference championship and a district championship in 2018 … Earned All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-District honors as a sophomore after hitting .312 with a .952 fielding percentage … Hit .410 with 20 steals to earn All-Conference, All-District, All-Region, and Honorable Mention All-State honors as a junior … Plays travel ball for the Motor City Hit Dogs, where he hit .343 with a 24 runs and team-high 23 RBI last summer.
PERSONAL: Full name is Trent Joseph Farquhar … Born on March 12, 2001 … Son of Bradley and Kathleen Farquhar … Has one younger brother (Tate) and one younger sister (Molly) … Plans to major in Physical Education and Health.
COACH QUOTE: "Trent is a tough hard-nosed infielder who swings it from the left-side. He can play all three infield positions and has a chance to hit at the top of our lineup. He possesses the high-level baseball instincts and grinder mentality that we take pride in here at Bowling Green. We are excited to see what he helps us accomplish over his career."
Kyle Gurney | Belleville, Mich. | Divine Child | 6-2 | 205 | C | T: Right | B: Right
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner at Divine Child High School … Plays for coach Dan Deegan … Team captain for the Falcons' basketball and baseball teams … Hit .360 with two home runs as a junior while earning All-Catholic honors… Selected All-Conference in 2017 … Plays travel ball for the Midwest Tar Heels Legacy, where he hit .411 last summer … Lists his favorite athlete as Joey Chestnut.
PERSONAL: Full name is Kyle Joseph Gurney … Born on May 12, 2001 … Son of Rob and Michelle Gurney … Father Rob played basketball at Grand Valley State University … Has one older brother, Nick … Plans to major in Business Analytics.
COACH QUOTE: "Kyle is a very physical catcher with big time power. He is a middle of the order type of bat who will have the opportunity to drive in a lot of runners. Defensively, he receives and blocks very well behind the plate. His quiet confidence will be something that allows him to succeed early in his career for us."
Mason Kolean | Clarkston, Mich. | Detroit Country Day | 6-3 | 170 | LHP | T: Left | B: Left
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year letterwinner at Clarkston High School and two year letterwinner at Detroit Country Day … Plays for coaches Jake Arendsen and Steve Lepkowski … Led his team to the district final as a sophomore, while earning All-District honors … Compiled a record of 6-2 with an ERA of 0.87 with the Clarkston Wolves … Led the Detroit Country Day Yellow Jackets to a district finals appearance as a junior while earning four wins on the mound … Plays travel ball for the Oakland Bulldogs, where he went 5-1 with 47 strikeouts and an ERA of 0.58 in 36.1 innings of work … High school teammates with BGSU commit Anthony Toma.
PERSONAL: Full name is Mason Michael Kolean … Born on November 27, 2000 … Son of Joe and Jen Kolean … Father Joe played tennis and football at Albion College … Has two younger brothers, Owen and Alex … Plans to major in Business.
COACH QUOTE: "Mason is a big physical left handed pitcher that fills up the strike zone with a three-pitch mix. He has pitch ability, controls the running game and fields his position at a high level. There isn't a whole lot Mason can't do on the mound right now. All of Mason's characteristics lead us to believe he will have an impact on our pitching staff early in his career."
Jack Krause | Brighton, Mich. | Brighton | 6-3 | 190 | OF | T: Right | B: Left
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner for coaches Charlie Christner and Brian Lemons at Brighton High School … Also lettered in football … Over the last two seasons, has led the Bulldogs to a 56-19 record on the diamond … Hit .360 with a .425 on-base percentage as a sophomore … Recorded a .511 on-base percentage while hitting .374 as a junior … Won a league championship in 2017, and a district title in 2018 … All-County selection in 2017 and 2018 … A part of the National Honors Society … Has earned the Scholar Athlete Award every season while at Brighton.
PERSONAL: Full name is Jackson Andrew Krause … Born on March 21, 2001 … Son of Andy and Diane Krause … Father played baseball at Michigan State before being drafted by the Oakland A's … Has three older sisters (Amanda, Alyssa, Amy) and one younger sister (Abby) … Undecided on what his major will be at BGSU.
COACH QUOTE: "Jack is a physical outfielder with plus speed. We saw him play a lot in the summer and his tools will play nicely at Stellar Field. He consistently squared up the baseball and is a quick-twitch athlete that plays fast. He plays the game with an edge that we like our guys to have and this quality will allow him to compete for playing time as a freshman."
Mason Montgomery | Vermilion, Ohio | Vermilion | 6-3 | 175 | INF | T: Right | B: Right
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Vermillion High School … Team captain for the Sailors' basketball and baseball teams … Led his team to a conference championship in 2017 … Selected First Team All-Conference and First Team All-District as a sophomore after hitting .375 with 21 runs and 15 RBI … Hit .354 with 16 runs and 20 RBI to earn Second Team All-District as a freshman … Named First Team All-Conference and First Team All-District as a junior … Plays travel ball for the Lake Erie Warhawks
PERSONAL: Full name is Mason Levi Montgomery … Born on October 13, 2000 … Son of Brad and Tonya Montgomery … Has one older brother (Madison) and one older sister (Malorie) … Plans to major in Business.
COACH QUOTE: "Mason is a high achiever. Everything he touches at his high school is attached with a championship. He is a well-known name across Northern Ohio, who we can put at literally almost any position in the field and feel really good about it. As Mason begins to just focus his attention on baseball, we see him becoming a major force on the offensive side for the Falcons."
Rigo Ramos | Stryker, Ohio | Archbold | 6-5 | 170 | LHP | T: Left | B: Left
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner at Archbold High School … Plays for coach Dick Selgo – a former BGSU baseball player … Team captain for the Blue Streaks' baseball and basketball teams … Led his team to three-consecutive district championships, as well as a berth in the regional final … Earned Honorable Mention All-Conference as a sophomore, and Second Team All-Conference as a junior … Plays travel ball for Bo Jackson Elite … Honor Roll student.
PERSONAL: Full name is Rigo Alonzo Ramos … Born on November 17, 2000 … Son of Ric and Sylvia Ramos … Has two older sisters, Brooklyn and Nueva Rae … Cousin Dustin Powell plays football at Manchester University … Plans to major in Business Administration.
COACH QUOTE: "Rigo is a talented multiple sport athlete from here in our backyard. Right now he commands both sides of the plate with his fastball and spins a tight breaking ball at any time in the count. His ability along with his makeup will allow him to compete right away for us. Rigo's best years of baseball are in front of him and we are thrilled he will be chasing his dreams at home in Northwest Ohio."
Nathan Rose | Shaker Heights, Ohio | Shaker Heights | 6-1 | 165 | INF | T: Right | B: Right
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Shaker Heights High School … Plays for coaches Michael Babinec, Dave Rainier, and Stefan English … Hit .355 as a junior for the Raiders … Plays travel ball for Team Ohio Pro Select, where he earned All-American Honorable Mention and All-Tournament Team at the Perfect Game World Series in 2018 … Enjoyed the BGSU baseball team and school when he went on his official visit.
PERSONAL: Full name is Nathan William Rose … Born on February 11, 2001 … Son of Stephen and Jeanne Rose … Has one younger sister, Maddie … Plans to major in Sport Management.
COACH QUOTE: "Nathan is a plus defender on the infield right now as a senior in high school. His lanky frame will allow him to add muscle and his makeup is off the charts. He gets it. Nathan's hands at the plate and in the field are great building blocks as he continues to add size to his frame, which will allow him to develop into a premier player for us."
Tyler Ross | Lewis Center, Ohio | Olentangy Orange | 6-2 | 195 | INF | T: Right | B: Right
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner at Olentangy Orange High School … Plays for coaches Phil Callahan and Tom Marker … Team captain for the Pioneers … Led his team to a Final Four appearance in 2017… Earned the Scholar Athlete Award as a sophomore and junior … Hit .284 with 10 runs as a sophomore … Credits his bond with the coaches as a big factor in committing to BGSU … Plays travel ball for the Team Mizuno Triple Crown Royals, where he hit .433 with 44 runs and 29 RBI this summer.
PERSONAL: Full name is Tyler Jeffrey Ross … Born on December 8, 2000 … Son of Mike and Marcy Ross … Has one younger sister, Sidney … Plans to major in Business.
COACH QUOTE: "Tyler is a right-handed hitting middle infielder. He can pick it defensively and has a great approach at the plate. His combination of size and ability are special. Tyler is also one of the best hockey players in the country. He is a winner and his competitive nature to be the best is going to serve him well in Bowling Green, Ohio."
Anthony Ryan | New Castle, Pa. | Shenango | 5-11 | 172 | C | T: Right | B: Right
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Shenango High School … Plays for coaches Matt Diesel and Chris Weisz … Team captain for the Wildcats … Led his team to Final Four appearances in 2015 and 2017 … Selected Rookie of the Year and All-County while leading the team with a .391 batting average as a freshman … Hit .387 with a county-leading 19 RBI as a sophomore … Drove in 24 runs as a junior while earning Defensive Player of the Year … Named a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette First Team selection as a junior … Threw out 25-of-39 would-be base stealers over the last two seasons … Plays travel ball for the Steel City Wildcats, where he hit .405 last summer.
PERSONAL: Full name is Anthony Nicholas Ryan … Born on September 17, 2000 … Son of Richard and Michelle Ryan … Has one younger sister, Kali … Plans to major in Public Health.
COACH QUOTE: "Anthony is a right-handed hitting catcher coming from a very competitive baseball background. We did not see a better catch and throw guy behind the plate all summer. His leadership qualities allow him to run the show on the defensive end and he will develop into a productive hitter at our level sooner than later for us."
Anthony Toma | West Bloomfield, Mich. | Detroit Country Day | 5-11 | 190 | INF/OF | T: Right | B: Right
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Detroit Country Day High School … Plays for Coach Lep … Also played varsity for the football and basketball teams … Team captain for the Yellow Jackets' football and baseball teams … High school teammates with fellow BGSU commit Mason Kolean … Plays travel ball for Arsenal Baseball.
PERSONAL: Full name is Anthony Tarik Toma … Born on May 3, 2001 … Son of Tarik and Nuha Toma … Has one older brother (Andrew) and one younger brother (Austin) … Plans to major in Finance.
COACH QUOTE: "Anthony is a plus athlete that will bring extreme versatility to our team. He is a strong, fast and smart baseball player that will come in and have a tremendous impact on our program. What we really like about Anthony is he has all of the fundamentals in place to play consistently well and those attributes will develop even more in the coming years."
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