Last season, under first year head coach Bill Mosiello, the BaseBucks struggled through most of the year, but finished the year on a 9 game winning streak including a three game sweep of rival TTUN to finish the year 31-25 (9-15 B1G). This year seeks to be an improvement from last. Ideally, a run in the Big Ten tournament will mark a successful season. Missing the BTT will be a failure, but making the NCAA tournament or even the College World Series, while obviously the goal every season, may be just a little out of reach for now.

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Roster

Out* from 2023 are R-Jr. OF Joey Aden; INF Marcus Ernst; INF Nick Erwin; Jr. OF Kade Kern (drafted by the Atlanta Braves); So. INF Josh McAlister (transferred); C Cole Andrews; Jr. RHP Josh Timmerman (drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers); RHP Wyatt Loncar; Fr. RHP Cole Pauley (transferred to Miami [OH]); RHP Nolan Clegg; R-Jr. OF Caden Kaiser; So. RHP George Eisenhardt; Fr. INF Andrew Jones (transferred); RHP Jonah Jenkins ; RHP Will Pfennig; RHP Isaiah Coupet (drafted by the Colorado Rockies); Fr. LHP Landon Price (transferred to Ohio); R-Jr. LHP Blayne Robinson; So. RHP Jacob Gehring (transferred to Youngstown State); So. RHP Jake Johnson (transferred to Northern Kentucky); RHP Jameson Campbell; and So. LHP Drew Bachman. 

Returning from 2023 are Jr. OF Zach Freeman; Gr. RHP Justin Eckhardt; So. INF Henry Kaczmar; So. C Matthew Graveline; Jr. LHP Gavin Bruni; Sr. RHP Tim Baird; Sr. RHP Logan Jones; Gr. OF Mitchell Okuley; Jr. OF Trey Lipsey; Sr. UTL Hunter Rosson; So. LHP Landon Beidelschies; Jr. LHP Jaylen Jones; Sr. C Mason Sawyer; Jr. INF Tyler Pettorini; So. C Alonzo Paul Jr; and Sr. OF Hank Thomas.

The new additions** for 2024 are Gr. INF Joseph Mershon (transfer from College of Charleston); Jr. OF Josh Stevenson (transfer from LSU); OF CJ Richard; Jr. OF Nick Giamarusti (transfer from John A. Logan College); OF Isaac Cadena; RHP Gavin DeVooght; Jr. UTL Ryan Miller (transfer from Tennessee); RHP Andrew Edrington; C Mason Eckelman; INF Nolan Farley; LHP Christian Pownall; Sr. RHP Colin Purcell (transfer from TAMU Corpus Christi); 1B Clay Burdett; Gr. RHP Jacob Morin (transfer from Tennessee Tech); RHP Chase Herrell; RHP Zach Brown; Jr. RHP Noah Williamson (transfer from Allegany College of Maryland); OF Max Palinski; So. LHP (transfer from Lansing Community College); Sr. INF Will Carpenter (transfer from John A. Logan College); INF Zach Fjelstad; RHP Zak Sigman; RHP Isaiah Leeth; Jr. INF Will Henson (transfer from Rend Lake College); LHP Ben Schechterman; So. RHP Blaine Wynk (transfer from the University of Findlay); and RHP Jake Michalak.

A lot of departures from 2023, but with a lot more returning and the returning players, there is certainly a lot to be excited for.

* Graduate or Senior unless otherwise denoted

** Freshman unless otherwise denoted

Games of the week

Starting the season, the Buckeyes are headed to the desert! Ohio State will be heading down to the Greater Phoenix area in Arizona, where they will play a round-robin style tournament with BYU, USC, and Boston College in the MLB Desert Invitational.

On Friday, February 16th, the Buckeyes will play Boston College who went 37-20 last year, losing in the pool round of the ACC tournament and being eliminated in the Tuscaloosa NCAA regional. This game will be at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale and will air on MLB Network at 3 PM ET.

On Saturday, February 17th, the Bucks will play BYU who went 24-28 in 2023 with no postseason play. This game, as well as Sunday's game, will be at Sloan Park in Mesa and will air on MLB.tv at 7 PM ET.

On Sunday, February 18th, Ohio State will play USC who finished 34-23-1 in 2023, losing in the pool round of the Pac 12 tournament, and missing out on the NCAA tournament appearance.

Overall, great set of opponents to provide a test right off the bat (no pun intended). Let's get the season started off right by winning this Invitational! Go Bucks!