
Mason Eckelman Earns Invite to 2026 MLB Draft Combine
Junior catcher Mason Eckelman will join the 2026 MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix, bringing a .304 average and 47 RBIs to the spotlight as Ohio State celebrates new leadership.
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Junior catcher Mason Eckelman will join the 2026 MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix, bringing a .304 average and 47 RBIs to the spotlight as Ohio State celebrates new leadership.

The junior catcher from Ohio State will travel to Phoenix for the 2026 MLB Draft Combine, where top prospects will be evaluated ahead of the July draft in Philadelphia.

The Buckeyes finished the season with a 3‑0 loss to Michigan, but the campaign featured sweeping victories, historic offensive numbers and a dramatically improved pitching staff.
Ohio State, seeded sixth, lost to eleventh‑seeded Washington in the opening game of the Big Ten tournament. A critical error by catcher Mason Eckelman in the top of the ninth paved the way for Mic Paul's game‑changing triple, and the Buckeyes will next face Rutgers, a team they previously beat 8‑0 but have since lost three straight to.
Ohio State’s sixth‑seeded baseball team saw a 6‑6 tie dissolve in the top of the ninth when catcher Mason Eckelman dropped a routine pop fly, allowing Mic Paul to triple and clinch the win for No. 11 Washington. The Buckeyes now turn to Rutgers, a team they split with earlier in the season.
Coach Justin Haire’s strategic overhaul, anchored by transfers and a blue‑collar mindset, has propelled Ohio State to its highest tournament seed in a decade and sparked a resurgence that could reshape the program’s future.
Ohio State’s baseball program, once mired in a 13‑37 season, has surged under coach Justin Haire, securing a No. 6 seed in the Big Ten Tournament and delivering sweeping series victories over Nebraska and Michigan. Key transfers, a revitalized pitching staff and a culture built on blue‑collar work ethic are reshaping the team’s identity.

Ohio State's baseball team has surged thanks to a strengthened rotation and impactful newcomers, positioning them as a serious contender in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament.

The Buckeyes, under head coach Jusin Haire, open the Big Ten Tournament on Tuesday, May 19, against Washington. A sweep of Michigan and standout performances from Dane Harvey, Henry Kaczmar and others highlight their push for another title.

With a 32‑19 overall record and a 17‑10 conference slate, Michigan looks to close the regular season strong against Ohio State after a narrow loss to Kent State, setting the stage for a three‑game showdown that could secure an at‑large NCAA Tournament bid.

Michigan’s season hangs in the balance as a decisive series against Ohio State looms, with key hitters on both sides and a pitching rotation poised to shape the outcome.

Ohio State’s baseball team wraps up its home schedule with a series against Michigan State and a loss to Wright State, setting the stage for a decisive road showdown against the Wolverines, where senior Dane Harvey aims to tie the school’s home‑run record.

After a challenging freshman year, Gavin Kuzniewski has emerged as a cornerstone of Ohio State’s baseball rotation, delivering strong stats, a refined pitch mix, and a more vocal presence that could shape the team’s momentum heading into a pivotal matchup against Wright State.

The Big Ten has recognized a series of standout performances across its member schools, highlighting pitchers, position players and freshmen who have excelled in weekly competitions.