Former catcher, veteran coach Henson changes way he views, teaches position

By STEVE KRAH http://www.IndianaRBI.com Feb. 2 was National Catchers Day. Founded in 2019 by Xan Barksdale (former USA Baseball coach, pro catcher and NCAA Division I coach and author of Catching-101 and founder of CatcherCON), it is “meant to shine a light on this foundational position in the life of baseball and softball, showing some … Continue reading Former catcher, veteran coach Henson changes way he views, teaches position

HSE, Henson looking to play the best to prepare for the postseason

By STEVE KRAH http://www.IndianaRBI.com Take a look at the 2017 Hamilton Southeastern High School baseball schedule. With 18 games in the always ultra-competitive Hoosier Crossroads Conference (three-game series vs. Avon, Brownsburg, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield and Zionsville), non-conference games against perennial powers like Brebeuf, Carmel and Roncalli and out-of-state encounters against Louisville (Ky.) Ballard, Louisville (Ky.) … Continue reading HSE, Henson looking to play the best to prepare for the postseason

Competition continues to drive right-hander Dillon

BY STEVE KRAHhttp://www.IndianaRBI.com Michael Dillon thrives on the big moment.He is the one that wants the baseball in his hand while standing in the middle of the diamond with the game on the line.A right-handed pitcher, Dillon has fed his fire the past two springs as the closer at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, … Continue reading Competition continues to drive right-hander Dillon

Indiana Tech’s Daftari excels in classroom, on diamond

By STEVE KRAHhttp://www.IndianaRBI.com Jacob Daftari is winding up what has been productive college career — in the classroom and on the baseball field.A fifth-year senior at Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, Daftari has earned a undergraduate degree in Business Administration with concentration in Sport Management and is about to complete a Master of Business Administration (MBA). … Continue reading Indiana Tech’s Daftari excels in classroom, on diamond

Lefty Lohman competes way to Dodgers organization

By STEVE KRAHhttp://www.IndianaRBI.com Competition.It’s one of the things Carter Lohman likes most about baseball.As a left-handed pitcher, the 2018 Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate enjoys the challenge of facing hitters.In four seasons at the University of Louisville (2019-22), he appeared in 38 games (30 in relief) and went 3-4 with a 5.59 earned run average, … Continue reading Lefty Lohman competes way to Dodgers organization

Alum Seitz gets his chance to run the Hamilton Southeastern Royals program

BY STEVE KRAHhttp://www.IndianaRBI.com Kory Seitz has some points of emphasis as the new head baseball coach at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Ind.“Out of the gate we’ve got to get stronger and have a little more grit,” says Seitz. “We are going to live in the weight room.“I’m going to be a little less … Continue reading Alum Seitz gets his chance to run the Hamilton Southeastern Royals program

Baseball takes service-minded Morlen to Mississippi

BY STEVE KRAHhttp://www.IndianaRBI.com Andrew Morlen sees a future in public service — perhaps as a police officer or detective.That’s why he is pursuing a Criminology degree.“My dad is a first responder,” says Andrew of Greg Morlen, a firefighter in Fishers, Ind. “I have a lot of respect for the men and women in black and blue.“If … Continue reading Baseball takes service-minded Morlen to Mississippi

Hamilton Southeastern, Eastern Kentucky grad Poiry considering future on, off diamond

BY STEVE KRAHhttp://www.IndianaRBI.com Armed with experience and his undergraduate degree, Rutger Poiry is looking for his next collegiate baseball experience.“I’m looking at all options, all opportunities and just seeing what’s out there and what’s coming my way,” says Poiry, a catcher who is looking to be a graduate transfer after earning a bachelor’s in Criminal … Continue reading Hamilton Southeastern, Eastern Kentucky grad Poiry considering future on, off diamond

Southpaw Schweitzer gains strength, confidence with Ball State Cardinals

By STEVE KRAHhttp://www.IndianaRBI.com When Tyler Schweitzer stepped onto the Ball State University campus in Muncie, Ind., in the fall of 2019, he joined the baseball team at about 6-foot and 155 pounds.Flash forward to the spring of 2022 and 21-year-old Schweitzer is 6-1 and 185 and at the front of the Cardinals’ starting rotation. He … Continue reading Southpaw Schweitzer gains strength, confidence with Ball State Cardinals

Hamilton Southeastern, Indiana U. grad Gorski brings multiple tools to the game

By STEVE KRAHhttp://www.IndianaRBI.com Matt Gorski brings many attributes to the diamond.The former Hamilton Southeastern High School and Indiana University outfielder now in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization takes pride in his versatility.“I can do a bunch of stuff on a baseball field,” says Gorski, who swings and throws right-handed. “I consider myself to be a five-tool … Continue reading Hamilton Southeastern, Indiana U. grad Gorski brings multiple tools to the game