Josh
Ohl

SIU-Edwardsville commit, currently ranked No. 166 in the Illinois’ 2019 class. 6-foot, 175-pound, lean, high-waisted, right-handed hitting infielder. Went 4-for-4 with two RBI, two stolen bases and a run scored in game one on Saturday. Simple swing, athletic loose hands and consistently on time. Line-drive approach, controls the barrel, stays flat through the zone with the ability to backspin the baseball. Defensively, natural infield defender, easy actions, plays under control, fields out front, soft hands. Clean arm action, accurate across the diamond, good internal clock.

9.25.18 - Verbally committed to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.

8.7.18 - 5-foot-11, 160-pound, athletically-built, infielder with plenty of room for continued physical development. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, slight pre-pitch rhythm, short stride and fluid rhythm. Compact swing, good balance, quick-twitch swing, bat stays short and level through the zone, consistent hard contact, line-drive approach; 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, athletic infield actions, fundamentally sound, fluid footwork and maintains body control on the move. Soft, sure-hands, clean transfer, short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws flash carry across the diamond at 79 mph. 7.17 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

6.5.18 - 5-foot-11, 160-pound, wiry, right-handed hitting infielder. 4.38 runner, home-to-first. At the plate, athletic, quiet setup, short stride and simple approach. Stays short to the ball, level through the zone, controls the barrel and creates bat speed at times. Gap-to-gap approach and 89 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, easy actions, sure hands, remains quiet and controls body on the move. Plays through the baseball, clean exchange and throws topped at 77 mph across the diamond.

2.11.18 - 5-foot-10, 155-pound, wiry, right-handed hitting middle infielder. At the plate, hits from a solid base, athletic setup, minimal pre-pitch movement, short stride and stays balanced throughout. Simple swing, quick twitch at times, gap-to-gap approach and 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, fields athletically, out in front of his body, sure hands, active feet through exchange. Short, firm arm action, over-the-top, accurate throws clocked at 80 mph. 7.27 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

1.27.18 - 5-foot-10, 155-pound, middle infielder with a lean, athletic build. Noticeably more physical since our last look. Ran a 7.30 laser-timed 60. Balanced, athletic setup, gets separation in his hands and good balance throughout. Simple swing, present quick twitch and bat speed. Line-drive, pull approach at times and 85 mph exit velocity. Defensively, fluid footworks, maintains body control, athletic actions. Fields out in front, soft, sure hands. Clean transfer, active feet, follows throws. Short arm action, ability to throw from multiple angles; 78 mph across the diamond. Follow 2019 middle infielder.

6.27.17 - 5-foot-8, 135-pound, right-handed hitting, athletic middle infielder, has feel and fluid actions in everything he does. Defensively, short arm action, over-the-top slot, works from multiple angles, accurate. Athletic fielder, fluid footwork, quick and clean exchanges, maintains body control, steady, 76 mph across the infield. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, maintains balance through swing. Line drive hitter, loose hands, short barrel path, fluid rhythm, 78 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.19 laser-timed 60.