Free State Baseball

Official X account: Free State High School Firebird Baseball Team KSHSAA 6A State Champions: 2006, 2015, 2025

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6A KABC All-State Baseball Team Selections
Owen Lester
2nd Team Third Baseman

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6A KABC All-State Baseball Team Selections
Nathan Young
2nd Team Pitcher

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6A KABC All-State Baseball Team Selections
Ryker Mahnke
1st Team Outfielder

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6A KABC All-State Baseball Team Selections
Ben Graves
1st Team Reliever

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6A KABC All-State Baseball Team Selections
Zane Shaw
Pitcher of the Year
1st Team Pitcher

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All-Sunflower League Baseball Team:
Nathan Young
2nd Team Pitcher

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All-Sunflower League Baseball Team:
Ben Graves
1st Team Closer
2nd Team Shortstop

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All-Sunflower League Baseball Team:
Ryker Mahnke
1st Team Outfielder

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All-Sunflower League Baseball Team:
Owen Lester
1st Team Third Baseman

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All-Sunflower League Baseball Team:
Zane Shaw
Pitcher of the Year
1st Team Pitcher

[Andrew Zimmerschied @Andrew_Zimm35]

Greatest to ever do it. Thanks for everything Coach Hill🙏

[Journal-World HS @LJWpreps]

Mike Hill led Free State to three state titles, four second-place finishes, 10 Sunflower League titles and over 450 wins.

But next year, the Firebirds will have their first season without Hill after he announced his retirement on Monday on social media.

https://t.co/dMO5sfGxQ2

[Coach Pegram @Pegram70]

I true legend. The one year that I got to see the inner workings of your program was a privilege that I will cherish for the rest of my career. Tip of the cap to you, Coach Hill.

[Grady Johnson @JohnsonGrady3]

- 464-194-1 career record (70.4 winning %)
- 3 state championships
-16 regional championships
- 10 Sunflower League championships

And beyond all the accolades, an incredible person. Thank you, Coach Hill, for all your help over the last two years. Happy retirement!

[Lawrence Sports @LKS_Sports]

End of an era:

Since opening its doors in 3 decades ago, Free State has only had 1 baseball coach.

Mike Hill has decided to hand over his job to someone new. He does so at a time when the program is as successful as ever.

Last 11 yrs = 10 state app, 2 state titles, ♾ memories

[Free State Baseball @LFSHSBaseball]

Coach Mike Hill announces his retirement.

[Kansas Baseball @KUBaseball]

LAWRENCE REGIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆

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Summer Activities begin tomorrow morning!
Summer Weights
Skill Workouts
Middle School Hitting Camp

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Thank you Seniors!
You left the program better than you found it.

[Free State Baseball @LFSHSBaseball]

You were incredible!

[Nathan Young @nathanyoung050]

Finished senior season as State Runner up. Thank you @LFSHSBaseball
Pitching-
13 GS, 13, GP, 9-2 record
66.0 IP 38 innings in 13 pitches or fewer
ERA: 1.167
WHIP: 1.015
HA: 50
ER: 11
BBs: 16
HBP: 2
SO: 51, 22 looking
Opponent BA: .203
1 NO hitter, 5 CGs