Remaining notes from Bat Cat Central's interview with Nick Mingione
Mingione discussed how fall will be different with more returning players, how rule changes affected the team-building process and more.
High school recruiting
2027 commitments
Commitment lists are courtesy of Perfect Game, Prep Baseball Report and independently verified sources. Scouting reports for the 2027 class will be available in the spring.
Jackson Fossitt
Position: Lefthanded pitcher
Measurables: 6-3, 220 pounds
School: Leslie
Hometown: Leslie, Michigan
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β LakePoint Sports (@LakePointSports) August 21, 2025
MIβs #4 player in 2027, @FossittJackson (@AthleticsLeslie | @MichBullsMarten) is heading south to The Bluegrass State. MIβs #1 LHP is taking the fastball to Lexington with his commitment to @UKBaseball. @prepbaseball | @PrepBaseballMI pic.twitter.com/lkTFNkOsZ6
Owen Hughes
Position: Lefthanded pitcher
Measurables: 6-foot, 165 pounds
School: Rockhurst
Hometown: Leawood, Kansas
OF/LHP Owen Hughes @OwenHughesKC (Rockhurst, 2027) pairs a tight slider (2633 RPM) and curve (2291 RPM) while reaching 90 on his fastball.
β Prep Baseball Missouri (@PrepBaseballMO) July 29, 2025
6-0 | 165 lbs
FB: 85-90 mph
CB: 75-77 mph
SL: 77-79 mph#TeamMissouri | #PBFG25 pic.twitter.com/WLAb8PvGNd
Ty Schmeidler
Position: Lefthanded pitcher
Measurables: 6-foot, 170 pounds
School: Thomas More Prep-Marian
Hometown: Hays, Kansas
β27 Ty Schmeidler (Thomas More Prep-Marian)
β Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) July 27, 2025
The athletic two-way really shined on the mound with a 4 pitch mix featuring a swing and miss FB.
FB: 88-90 T91
CT: 80-82
CB: 72-74
CH: 74-76#PBFG25 @TySchmeidler pic.twitter.com/lE0qxERPUM