Dylan Hefflinger

⚾️ Editor in Chief/Advanced Scout for Prep Baseball Report Ohio, Michigan, New England and Canada. Texas Rangers Associate Scout

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2026 RHP Mack Hieber
@MackHieber17 (@PHPats_Baseball)

FB: 88-91, T92.2
CB: 70-74
SL: 75-77
CH: 80-81

The 6-foot-6, 220-pound right-hander struck out nine over five innings. Hieber attacked hitters with a three-pitch mix, featuring a low-90s fastball, sharp 12-to-6 curveball, and slider that generated swing-and-miss. He filled the zone throughout the outing, landing 71 of 100 pitches for strikes. Ranked No. 19 in Ohio's 2026 class, the @OhioStateBASE commit wrapped up an outstanding senior campaign and remains firmly in the conversation for statewide Player of the Year honors.

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In a Division VI Regional Semifinal, #3 @SHmikegast (25-3) used a four-run fifth inning to edge #12 @PHPats_Baseball (16-8-1), 6-5, and punch its ticket to the regional final against Seneca East.

The Redskins' offense was balanced throughout, with eight of nine starters recording a hit. Leading the way was 2026 1B Jack Schwieterman, who turned in the game's lone multi-hit performance, going 3-for-4 with a double, 2 RBIs, and a run scored.

2026 RHP @MaxDelzeith90 earned the win, working the first four innings before returning to close out the game in the seventh. The senior righty tossed five total innings, allowing four runs on three hits and three walks while striking out six.

For Patrick Henry, 2026 RHP @MackHieber17 and 2026 C @Laner010 did everything they could to keep the Patriots in it. Hieber struck out nine over five innings, while Biederstedt drove in three runs and doubled as part of a 1-for-3 day at the plate.

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𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝐹𝑜𝓇𝓂𝑒𝓇 𝒯𝑜𝓁𝑒𝒹𝑜 𝒞𝑒𝓃𝓉𝓇𝒶𝓁 𝒞𝒶𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓁𝒾𝒸 𝒫𝓇𝑜𝓈𝓅𝑒𝒸𝓉 𝐵𝑒𝒸𝑜𝓂𝑒𝓈 𝒜 𝒫𝒶𝒹𝓇𝑒

Congrats to @Jase_bowen32 on punching his ticket to 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 🙌⚾️

📈 The 2019 11th round draft pick made his MLB debut on Tuesday with the @Padres.

▪️ 2019 Division II Player of the Year
▪️ 2019 Super 60 Participant
▪️ 2018 Division I Position Player of the Year
▪️ 2017 Top Prospect Games

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𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝐹𝑜𝓇𝓂𝑒𝓇 𝒯𝑜𝓁𝑒𝒹𝑜 𝒞𝑒𝓃𝓉𝓇𝒶𝓁 𝒞𝒶𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓁𝒾𝒸 𝒫𝓇𝑜𝓈𝓅𝑒𝒸𝓉 𝐵𝑒𝒸𝑜𝓂𝑒𝓈 𝒜 𝒫𝒶𝒹𝓇𝑒

Congrats to @Jase_bowen32 on punching his ticket to 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 🙌⚾️

📈 The 2019 11th round draft pick made his MLB debut on Tuesday with the @Padres.

▪️ 2019 Division II Player of the Year
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▪️ 2018 Division I Position Player of the Year
▪️ 2017 Top Prospect Games

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2028 C Colt Ward
@Colt_Ward30 (@DefianceBBall)

One of the premier offensive threats in Ohio's 2028 class, the 6-foot-3, 195-pound left-handed hitter put together another standout performance, going 3-for-4 with a run scored while barreling four baseballs throughout the day. Ward's advanced left-handed swing, strength through contact, and ability to drive the ball to all fields continue to stand out. Behind the plate, he remains equally impressive, showing advanced receiving and blocking skills. He also flashed a strong, accurate arm on throws to second.

Ranked No. 27 in the class, Ward continues to establish himself among the state's top young prospects. Sophomore season stats: 28-80 .350 AVG, .950 OPS, 9 2B, 1 HR, 18 RBI, 16 R, 16 BB, 1 HBP, 10-10 SB.

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2027 RHP Ike Webb
@ikewebb_35 (@DefianceBBall)

FB: 83-86, T87.9
SL: 71-74
CH: 77-78

The 6-foot-1, 170-pound right-hander turned in another quality outing, working seven innings while allowing four runs, just one earned, and striking out three. Ranked No. 78 in Ohio's 2027 class, Webb continues to trend upward as a pitcher to follow. He wrapped up his junior campaign with impressive numbers: 70.1 IP, 7-3 record, 1.49 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 86 K, 19 BB, and a .191 opponent batting average.

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2029 3B Michael Cangelosi Jr.
@MikeCangelosi25 (@paduabruinbb)

The freshman helped spark Padua's offense early, ripping a triple over the right fielder's head in the second inning. Cangelosi finished 1-for-3 with a run scored and was robbed of another hit on a diving play up the middle. At 5-foot-10, 170 pounds, the right-handed hitter continues to impress. Currently ranked No. 12 in Ohio's 2029 class, Cangelosi is a young prospect with a bright future ahead. A name to know.

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2028 1B Braylon Benson
@2028_bzb (@paduabruinbb)

Benson's physical 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame immediately stands out, but it was his athleticism that stole the show. The sophomore reached base twice, scored two runs, and wreaked havoc on the bases with four stolen bags. The 88th ranked prospect in his class also narrowly missed a home run, hooking a deep drive foul to showcase his raw power. The speed/power combination is evident, making Benson a high-upside prospect to keep tabs on moving forward. A name to know.

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2028 RHP/INF Chase Martin
@ChaseMartin1212 (@paduabruinbb)

FB: 85-88, T88.8
CB: 71-73
SL: 74-76
CH: 76-77

The 6-foot-2, 185-pound two-way standout delivered on both sides of the ball in Padua’s Regional Semifinal victory. On the mound, Martin was electric, tossing five strong innings while allowing just one run on four hits and two walks. The right-hander struck out 11 of the 15 outs he recorded, showcasing his swing-and-miss arsenal. At the plate, the right-handed hitter produced from the 5-hole, collecting an RBI single, a sacrifice fly, and a walk. Currently ranked No. 16 in Ohio's 2028 class, Martin continues to trend upward and remains one of the state's premier sophomore prospects. A name to know.

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In Division III, Region 10 action, #3 @paduabruinbb punched its ticket to the Regional Final with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over @SylvaniaSouthv1, despite being outhit 7-4.

Talented 2028 two-way prospect @ChaseMartin1212 set the tone on the mound, earning the win after five strong innings. The right-hander allowed just one run on four hits and two walks while piling up 11 strikeouts.

2027 RHP @BTillman2027 took over for the final two innings and secured the save, striking out two while helping the Bruins hold off a late Southview push.

Offensively, Padua was led by a pair of standout underclassmen. 2028 @2028_bzb reached base twice, scored two runs, and wreaked havoc on the bases with four stolen bags. 2029 @MikeCangelosi25 sparked the offense with an early triple and later scored on a Chase Martin RBI single.

For Southview, 2026 RHP @WillColyer kept the Cougars within striking distance all game. The @TSCCBaseball commit tossed six innings, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out six. He also contributed offensively, driving in a run at the plate.

Padua now advances to face #6 @USbsbl in the Regional Final. University School earned its spot earlier in the day with a 4-1 victory over @DefianceBBall.

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In Division III, Region 10 action, #6 @USbsbl took advantage of a handful of Defiance miscues and used a three-run 3rd inning to defeat #14 @DefianceBBall, 4-1, advancing to the Regional Final.

2026 @AuburnBaseball commit @DeaconNelson1 is widely known for what he does at the plate, but it was his arm that stole the show on Thursday. The right-hander kept Defiance off balance throughout four strong innings, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out two.

2028 RHP @miles_wolf_15 slammed the door over the final two innings, striking out five and allowing just one hit in an impressive relief appearance.

2026 SS/3B James Bucci impacted the game on both sides of the ball for the Preppers. The right-handed hitter finished 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, while also turning in a standout defensive performance.

Defiance's top two prospects did everything they could to keep the Bulldogs in it. 2028 C @Colt_Ward30 continued to show he's one of the states premier bats, going 3-for-4 with four barrels and a run scored, while 2027 RHP @ikewebb_35 battled through seven innings, allowing four runs, just one earned, and striking out three.

University School now advances to face #3 @paduabruinbb in the Regional Final. Padua earned its spot with a 3-2 victory over @SylvaniaSouthv1 in the day's second semifinal.

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