Friday, May 5
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Ball State Heads to Athens for Showdown with Ohio
May 04, 2023 | Baseball
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State baseball team returns to the road for another Mid-American Conference matchup. The Cardinals are scheduled for a three-game series with the Ohio Bobcats beginning on Friday. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, while Sunday's contest is scheduled for 1 p.m.
The Cardinals are coming off a 2-1 series win against Bowling Green last weekend. Ball State enters the weekend series with an overall record of 28-15 and a MAC mark of 15-6. Ohio boasts a 16-23 overall record and is 13-8 in conference play.
Earlier this week, Ty Johnson was named MAC Players of the Week after he led the Ball State pitching staff last week. He threw a scoreless inning with one strikeout against Indiana and picked up the victory in Sunday's 6-4 win at Bowling Green. He went five innings in relief with nine strikeouts. In his six total innings, he did not walk a batter and only gave up one run on just two hits. He produced a WHIP of 0.33 for the week and held opponents to a .095 batting average.
Gold Glove Peltier
At the conclusion of last season, Ryan Peltier was honored as the best defensive third baseman in the NCAA and received an ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove. After being named the MAC Defensive Player of the Year and earning a spot on the All-MAC Second Team for back-to-back seasons, Peltier was awarded the first Gold Glove in BSU history. He was a 2023 Preseason All-American honoree from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper.
Peltier is first on the team with a .391 batting average, which is tied for 46th in the NCAA and third in the MAC. He has pelted a team-best 14 homers and has a team-high 50 RBIs. His 14 home runs are tied for 64th in the NCAA and are tied for fifth in the conference. He has a slugging percentage of .741, which is 41st in the country and first in the MAC. Peltier has scored 57 runs, which is tied for 18th in the NCAA and is first in the MAC. He leads the team in doubles with 15 and he has added two triples. His 15 doubles are tied for 83rd in the NCAA and are tied for sixth in the conference.
What Can Brown Do for You?
Ryan Brown was named the No. 49 prospect in college baseball by D1 Baseball. Brown was the only Mid-American Conference player selected to the top-100 list. He was also tabbed as one of the top mid-major prospects for the 2023 season. Brown also landed on the 2023 MLB Draft: Rising Righthanded Pitchers watch list. Last season, Brown earned recognition as a Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Freshman All-American along with the MAC Freshman Pitcher of the Year. He also earned a spot on the All-MAC Second Team.
Brown currently has 54 strikeouts, which is second on the team. He his 4-1 on the year and has thrown 27 2/3 innings. Opponents are hitting just .170 against him for the season. He has a 4.88 ERA.
Don't Mess with Tex
Trennor O'Donnell leads the team with a 3.39 ERA. His ERA is tied for the 111th best in the country and is fourth in the MAC. His 68 strikeouts are tied for 92nd in the NCAA and seventh in the MAC. He has a 4-2 record and has thrown 61 innings. Opponents are hitting just .237 against him.
Scouting the Cardinals
Decker Scheffler is second on the squad with .366 batting average, which is tied for 148th in the NCAA and is sixth in the MAC. He has 34 RBIs, 31 runs scored, 10 doubles, four homers, and three triples. His three triples are tied for 92nd in the country and tied for second in the conference. Scheffler is tied for 99th as the toughest player to strikeout in the NCAA and is second in the MAC. Adam Tellier is fourth on the team with a .324 average. He has 42 runs scored, 28 RBIs, 22 walks, 10 doubles, five home runs, and three triples. His three triples are tied for 92nd in the NCAA and are tied for second in the MAC. Justin Conant rounds out the .300 hitters with a .328 average. He has 21 runs scored, 17 walks, 15 RBIs, five doubles, two triples, and one home run. Nick Gregory might only be hitting .262, but he leads the team with 39 walks. His 39 walks are tied for 28th in the NCAA and are third in the MAC. He has scored 37 runs and driven in 17 runs. Blake Bevis is second on the team with 10 home runs and is hitting .271 for the year.
Logan Schulfer is fifth on the team with 48 strikeouts. He as a 2-2 record with a 6.82 ERA. Ty Weatherly has 50 strikeouts on the season and is tied for third on the staff. He has a 7.16 ERA in 44 innings of work and a 1-2 record. Ty Johnson is also tied for third on the team with 50 strikeouts in 38 2/3 innings of work. He has a 4-2 record with a 3.49 ERA and has two saves. Tanner Knapp has 41 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings. He is 2-2 on the season with a 5.77 ERA. Sam Klein has 30 strikeouts. He is 4-1 on the season with a 4.38 ERA. Jacob Hartlaub is the remaining pitcher with more that 20 strikeouts, with 25. He has a 3-2 record with a 6.45 ERA.
Ball State vs. Ohio: The Series
The Cardinals and the Bobcats will meet for the 126th time on Friday. Ohio holds the series advantage 68-57. BSU won all four meetings last season. The two squads split the four-game series last season, with the Cardinals winning the last game 6-4. BSU is 23-32 at OU. The Cardinals are 18-23 against the Bobcats under Head Coach Rich Maloney.
Scouting the Falcons
Alec Patino leads Ohio with a .333 batting average. He has scored 30 runs, driven in 43 runs, has 16 doubles, and six home runs. Cole Williams is the only other player above .300 with a .323 average. He has 23 runs scored, 21 RBIs, six doubles, and three home runs. Mason Minzey and Will Sturek are both tied atop the Bobcat lineup with a team leading nine home runs apiece.
Luke Olson leads the pitching staff with 41 strikeouts. He has a 3-3 record with 6.91 ERA. Jacob Tate is second on the squad with 30 strikeouts. He has a 3-1 record with a 73.93 ERA. Dillon Masters has a team-best ERA of 2.78 in 22 2/3 innings. He has 17 strikeouts.
MAC Standings
1. Kent State – 31-13, 16-5
2. Central Michigan – 29-14, 15-6
3. Ball State – 28-15, 15-6
4. Western Michigan – 16-24, 13-7
5. Ohio – 16-23, 13-8
6. Miami – 16-31, 10-14
7. Toledo – 20-24, 8-13
8. Akron – 17-27, 9-15
9. Bowling Green – 15-25, 9-15
10. Eastern Michigan – 21-21, 7-14
11. Northern Illinois – 8-35, 4-16
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The Cardinals are coming off a 2-1 series win against Bowling Green last weekend. Ball State enters the weekend series with an overall record of 28-15 and a MAC mark of 15-6. Ohio boasts a 16-23 overall record and is 13-8 in conference play.
Earlier this week, Ty Johnson was named MAC Players of the Week after he led the Ball State pitching staff last week. He threw a scoreless inning with one strikeout against Indiana and picked up the victory in Sunday's 6-4 win at Bowling Green. He went five innings in relief with nine strikeouts. In his six total innings, he did not walk a batter and only gave up one run on just two hits. He produced a WHIP of 0.33 for the week and held opponents to a .095 batting average.
Gold Glove Peltier
At the conclusion of last season, Ryan Peltier was honored as the best defensive third baseman in the NCAA and received an ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove. After being named the MAC Defensive Player of the Year and earning a spot on the All-MAC Second Team for back-to-back seasons, Peltier was awarded the first Gold Glove in BSU history. He was a 2023 Preseason All-American honoree from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper.
Peltier is first on the team with a .391 batting average, which is tied for 46th in the NCAA and third in the MAC. He has pelted a team-best 14 homers and has a team-high 50 RBIs. His 14 home runs are tied for 64th in the NCAA and are tied for fifth in the conference. He has a slugging percentage of .741, which is 41st in the country and first in the MAC. Peltier has scored 57 runs, which is tied for 18th in the NCAA and is first in the MAC. He leads the team in doubles with 15 and he has added two triples. His 15 doubles are tied for 83rd in the NCAA and are tied for sixth in the conference.
What Can Brown Do for You?
Ryan Brown was named the No. 49 prospect in college baseball by D1 Baseball. Brown was the only Mid-American Conference player selected to the top-100 list. He was also tabbed as one of the top mid-major prospects for the 2023 season. Brown also landed on the 2023 MLB Draft: Rising Righthanded Pitchers watch list. Last season, Brown earned recognition as a Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Freshman All-American along with the MAC Freshman Pitcher of the Year. He also earned a spot on the All-MAC Second Team.
Brown currently has 54 strikeouts, which is second on the team. He his 4-1 on the year and has thrown 27 2/3 innings. Opponents are hitting just .170 against him for the season. He has a 4.88 ERA.
Don't Mess with Tex
Trennor O'Donnell leads the team with a 3.39 ERA. His ERA is tied for the 111th best in the country and is fourth in the MAC. His 68 strikeouts are tied for 92nd in the NCAA and seventh in the MAC. He has a 4-2 record and has thrown 61 innings. Opponents are hitting just .237 against him.
Scouting the Cardinals
Decker Scheffler is second on the squad with .366 batting average, which is tied for 148th in the NCAA and is sixth in the MAC. He has 34 RBIs, 31 runs scored, 10 doubles, four homers, and three triples. His three triples are tied for 92nd in the country and tied for second in the conference. Scheffler is tied for 99th as the toughest player to strikeout in the NCAA and is second in the MAC. Adam Tellier is fourth on the team with a .324 average. He has 42 runs scored, 28 RBIs, 22 walks, 10 doubles, five home runs, and three triples. His three triples are tied for 92nd in the NCAA and are tied for second in the MAC. Justin Conant rounds out the .300 hitters with a .328 average. He has 21 runs scored, 17 walks, 15 RBIs, five doubles, two triples, and one home run. Nick Gregory might only be hitting .262, but he leads the team with 39 walks. His 39 walks are tied for 28th in the NCAA and are third in the MAC. He has scored 37 runs and driven in 17 runs. Blake Bevis is second on the team with 10 home runs and is hitting .271 for the year.
Logan Schulfer is fifth on the team with 48 strikeouts. He as a 2-2 record with a 6.82 ERA. Ty Weatherly has 50 strikeouts on the season and is tied for third on the staff. He has a 7.16 ERA in 44 innings of work and a 1-2 record. Ty Johnson is also tied for third on the team with 50 strikeouts in 38 2/3 innings of work. He has a 4-2 record with a 3.49 ERA and has two saves. Tanner Knapp has 41 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings. He is 2-2 on the season with a 5.77 ERA. Sam Klein has 30 strikeouts. He is 4-1 on the season with a 4.38 ERA. Jacob Hartlaub is the remaining pitcher with more that 20 strikeouts, with 25. He has a 3-2 record with a 6.45 ERA.
Ball State vs. Ohio: The Series
The Cardinals and the Bobcats will meet for the 126th time on Friday. Ohio holds the series advantage 68-57. BSU won all four meetings last season. The two squads split the four-game series last season, with the Cardinals winning the last game 6-4. BSU is 23-32 at OU. The Cardinals are 18-23 against the Bobcats under Head Coach Rich Maloney.
Scouting the Falcons
Alec Patino leads Ohio with a .333 batting average. He has scored 30 runs, driven in 43 runs, has 16 doubles, and six home runs. Cole Williams is the only other player above .300 with a .323 average. He has 23 runs scored, 21 RBIs, six doubles, and three home runs. Mason Minzey and Will Sturek are both tied atop the Bobcat lineup with a team leading nine home runs apiece.
Luke Olson leads the pitching staff with 41 strikeouts. He has a 3-3 record with 6.91 ERA. Jacob Tate is second on the squad with 30 strikeouts. He has a 3-1 record with a 73.93 ERA. Dillon Masters has a team-best ERA of 2.78 in 22 2/3 innings. He has 17 strikeouts.
MAC Standings
1. Kent State – 31-13, 16-5
2. Central Michigan – 29-14, 15-6
3. Ball State – 28-15, 15-6
4. Western Michigan – 16-24, 13-7
5. Ohio – 16-23, 13-8
6. Miami – 16-31, 10-14
7. Toledo – 20-24, 8-13
8. Akron – 17-27, 9-15
9. Bowling Green – 15-25, 9-15
10. Eastern Michigan – 21-21, 7-14
11. Northern Illinois – 8-35, 4-16
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