HAMILTON — Brion Treadway said the process it takes to get his Badin High School baseball program in prime shape by the end of the season isn’t always an easy one.
But the 11th-year coach enjoys every aspect of it.
The same will go for the upcoming 2023 campaign, as the Rams make a shift in on-field personnel after reaching the state tournament each of the last two seasons.
“Our we ready? Yes, we’re ready,” Treadway said following Badin’s 11-9 eight inning scrimmage win over Hamilton on Wednesday night at Alumni Field. “We’re fired up to play some meaningful baseball and get out on the field.
“It’s a 27-game process to get to the end of the season,” Treadway said. “You figure it out as you go. That’s what we’re kind of doing.”
Badin, which finished 26-7 and lost to Archbishop Hoban in the Division II state semifinals in 2022, has a mix of returning players and new faces hitting the lineup.
“We’re trying to figure each other out,” Treadway said. “We need to find out where all these pieces fit. I think all the pieces are here.”
Seniors Nik Copenhaver (4-3, 70 strikeouts), Justin Hoevel (5-2), Aiden Van De Hatert (1-1) and Corbin Ausman (1-1), along with junior Matty Helms (1-0), will make up the bulk of the Rams’ pitching rotation, according to Treadway. They all return from last year’s squad.
Senior shortstop Lucas Moore is back and led the team in hits (32), runs (39) and stolen bases (35) last season. Senior outfielder Brycen Fox (25 hits, 17 runs, .472 batting average) also returns following a decent performance at the plate in 2022.
“At the end of the day, we’re a long way from hanging banners,” Treadway said. “But the expectations are there. This is a new group of guys, and it’s just not going to happen on its own. It’s going to be something that they’ve got to earn, and they’ve got to work for it.”
2023 Badin Rams Baseball Season Snapshot
Coaches — Brion Treadway, 11th season; assistants Rick Kunkel, Mark Maus, Matt Marcum, Brett McKinney, Chuck McKinney, Brian Woods.
2022 Record — 26-7 overall, 8-2 Greater Catholic League Coed (first place).
2022 Postseason — Beat Norwood (11-1), Wyoming (10-0), Tippecanoe (1-0), Taylor (6-0) and Buckeye Valley (11-1). Lost to Hoban (4-3).
Coach’s Comments — “We have a good mix of new players and returning players. Our senior class has enjoyed a lot of success in their time in our program. Our seniors have a huge role in helping our new players adjust to varsity baseball. We’re going to work hard every day to get us where we want to go. Our pitching will carry us and will likely keep us in every ballgame. … Team speed and strong pitching (stand out). … “This group of guys will work hard, and hard work puts us in a position to be ready on game days.”
2023 Badin Rams Roster
Number, Player, Class, Position
1 Sean Miller 2023 Catcher/Infielder
2 Caleb Jackson 2023 Infielder
3 Spencer Fiehrer 2024 Catcher/Infielder/Pitcher
4 Austin Buckle 2024 Infielder
5 Kade Bowling 2025 Infielder
6 Brycen Fox 2023 Outfielder
7 Reese Anzalone 2023 First Base/Third Base
8 Kyle Anderson 2025 Catcher/Infielder/Outfielder
9 Rodney Rachel 2023 Outfielder
10 Corbin Ausman 2023 Pitcher
11 Chase Luebbe 2025 Outfielder/Pitcher
13 Diego DeCello 2023 Infielder
14 AJ Sackenheim 2024 Outfielder
20 Cooper Ollis 2025 Utility
21 Grant Wissman 2024 Pitcher/First Base
22 Nik Copenhaver 2023 Pitcher
23 Lucas Moore 2023 SS/CF
24 Ian Price 2024 Pitcher/First Base
25 Zach Yordy 2024 OF
27 Ashton Hopewell 2023 Pitcher
32 Tyler Verdin 2024 Pitcher
33 Matty Helms 2024 Pitcher
34 Justin Hoevel 2023 Pitcher
44 Aiden Van De Hatert 2023 Pitcher
2023 Badin Rams Schedule
MAR. 2023 OPPONENT TIME LOCATION
Sun. 26 Oak Hills 04:00 PM Joyce Park
Tue. 28 Talawanda 05:00 PM Joyce Park
Wed. 29 Springboro 05:00 PM Joyce Park
APR. 2023 OPPONENT TIME LOCATION
Sat. 1 Loveland 02:00 PM Joyce Park
Mon. 3 Chaminade Julienne 05:00 PM Joyce Park
Tue. 4 at Alter 06:00 PM WSU – Nischwitz Stadium
Wed. 5 at Chaminade Julienne 05:00 PM Howell Field
Sat. 8 at Centerville 12:00 PM
Mon. 10 at Covington Catholic 05:00 PM
Fri. 14 Carroll 05:00 PM Joyce Park
Mon. 17 at Carroll 05:00 PM
Tue. 18 Alter 06:00 PM Joyce Park
Wed. 19 Fenwick 05:00 PM Joyce Park
Fri. 21 at Fenwick 05:00 PM XU – Hayden Field
Sat. 22 Tippecanoe 03:00 PM Joyce Park
Mon. 24 at McNicholas 05:00 PM
Wed. 26 McNicholas 05:00 PM Joyce Park
Thu. 27 La Salle 06:00 PM Joyce Park
Fri. 28 at CHCA 05:00 PM
Sat. 29 at Fairmont 12:00 PM
MAY. 2023 OPPONENT TIME LOCATION
Tue. 2 Anderson 06:00 PM Joyce Park
Fri. 5 Roger Bacon 06:00 PM Joyce Park
Sat. 6 at Ross 02:00 PM
Mon. 8 Elder 06:00 PM Joyce Park
Tue. 9 at Hamilton 05:00 PM
Wed. 10 Lakota West 06:00 PM Joyce Park
Fri. 12 Princeton 06:00 PM Joyce Park
Sat. 13 at Milford 10:00 AM Great American Ball Park
