Ravenna Ravens 2026 Baseball Preview
Team name: Ravenna Ravens
2025 Record: 10-18
Head coach: Lee Lovejoy, 8th season (4th at Ravenna)
Coaching staff: Matt Byers, Brett Mitzel, Kyle Gillespie, Nick Donovan
Key Returners: Connor Welling -SR, Logan Hysell -SR, Sean Jordan -SR, Matthew Fuller -SR, Brandon Nichols -JR, Alex Hall -JR, Landyn Godley -SO,
Position outlook:
Infield: Infield will be lead by two seniors at 1st Base Logan Hysell, and Middle INF Sean Jordan. Joining them will be two underclassmen Landyn Godley as he holds down 3rd base and Freshman Liam Summers who will split time up the middle. Junior Tyler Nichols looks to etch his name in the lineup as well as he competes for a starting spot. Together, Jordan and Hysell represent the experience and leadership that we will rely on this season. With Jordan’s dependable glove and Hysell’s commanding voice at first base, the senior leadership will be huge.
Outfield: Outfield will be lead by Senior Connor Welling, Welling brings outstanding athleticism and a powerful presence to the field. His A+ arm strength, Welling is a defensive standout who can shut down the running game and make difficult plays look routine from the outfield. His speed and instincts allow him to cover a lot of ground, giving his team confidence on every ball hit his way. Aside from Connor we will have an entire new look in the outfield, with Welling as a Pitcher as well. Sophomore Carter Mitchell, Junior Andrew Mladek, and Junior Brandon Nichols will fight for time.
Catcher: Matthew Fuller is in his final campaign as our leader behind the plate, Fuller has caught nearly every inning for the past three seasons. Freshman Daniel Artz looks to assume the role on any off days for Fuller.
Pitching staff: Connor Welling will look to lead the staff and league play, Logan Hysell, Landyn Godley and Liam Summers will each eat innings for the Ravens. Juniors Andrew Mladek and Tyler Nichols have taken large leaps forward in joining the staff.
Season outlook/expectations: “We have four seniors who have battled the last three seasons, we have seen a big jump with them this year to start and looking forward to their leadership and good year. We graduated (James Evans, Nic Brazelton) two big parts from our team last year, and also had a few guys who pitched key innings for us last year not return,” said Lovejoy. “We look to compete with the top half of the league more than we have in years past, we have four seniors who have had a lot of varsity experience the past few seasons.”
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