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2023 SEASON SNAPSHOT: Hamilton Big Blue Baseball

HAMILTON — Hamilton coach Joey Lewis and the Big Blue baseball team are coming are coming off a 13-17 season following a postseason loss to Division I state champion Mason.

Lewis said HHS has all the pieces for success heading into the 2023 campaign.

“I feel like we have enough hitting, if we’re in the game, that can give us a shot to win,” said Lewis, who is in his 13th year at Hamilton. “I think that all three of those are coming together for us nicely. We’ve got hardnosed kids, a good group, they like each other, and they’re fighting for each other.

“We’re ready to go,” Lewis added. “We’re ready for the season to begin. We feel good where we’re at.”

Lewis said his pitching rotation looks to be the strong point for the Big Blue this season.

Senior Ethan Stone (1-1), juniors Clint Moak (3-5, 74 strikeouts) and Cournell Bennett (0-2), and sophomore Kaleb Powers are Hamilton’s go-to hurlers.

“Those are the guys we’re going to rely on heavily,” Lewis said. “They can compete with anybody. And I feel like our defense can play.”

Senior infielders Davis Avery (17 hits, 11 runs, 10 RBI) and Jordan Zapata (17 hits, 10 runs, 13 RBI) are the Big Blue’s top returning hitters from last season.

“Any success we encounter will be the result of staying healthy, consistent pitching, defense and effective situational offense,” Lewis said. “The thing that stands out the most with this team is the willingness to work hard and the senior leadership.”

2023 Hamilton Big Blue Baseball Season Snapshot

Coach — Joey Lewis, 13th season.

2022 Record — 13-17 overall, 6-13 Greater Miami Conference.

2022 Postseason — Beat Little Miami (5-2) and Loveland (5-3). Lost to Mason, 6-0.

Expected Key Contributors — Seniors Davis Avery (SS/P), Lake Cundiff (OF), Casey Brann (OF), Ethan Stone (IF/P), Ray New (OF/P), Jordan Zapata (IF/P); juniors Cournell Bennett (C/P), Clint Moak (IF/P), Nick Brosius (IF), Nick Lindsey (C/DH), David Johnson (OF); sophomore Kaleb Powers (IF/P).

Additional Members — Dyllan Grindle (OF), Conner Bowling (IF/P), Elijah Jackson (IF/P), Bryce Sams (OF/P).

Probable Starting Pitchers — Clint Moak, Ethan Stone, Kaleb Powers, Cournell Bennett.

Coach’s Comments — “We expect to be competitive in our league (GMC). … The thing that stands out about this team is the willingness to work hard and the senior leadership. … Any success we encounter will be the result of staying healthy, consistent pitching, defense, and effective situational offense.”

2023 Hamilton Big Blue Roster

Number, Player, Class

2          Davis Avery    Senior

1           Cournell Bennett        Junior

17         Conner Bowling         Junior

7          Casey Brann   Senior

9          Nick Brosius   Junior

6          Lake Cundiff  Senior

13         Dyllan Grindle Junior

15         Elijah Jackson Junior

33        David Johnson           Junior

19        Nick Lindsey  Junior

3          Clint Moak      Junior

12         Ray New         Senior

16        Kaleb Powers  Sophomore    

22        Bryce Sams     Junior

8          Ethan Stone   Senior

18        Hunter Thompson     Sophomore    

30        Jordan Zapata Senior

2023 Hamilton Big Blue Schedule

MAR. 2023

Mon. 27Oak Hills       05:00 PM

Wed. 29at Oak Hills   05:00 PM

Thu. 30Talawanda     05:00 PM

Fri. 31  at Mason         05:00 PM

APR. 2023      

Mon. 3 Mason 05:00 PM                   

Wed. 5 Princeton        05:00 PM       

Thu. 6 at Princeton    05:00 PM       

Sat. 8   at Ross 02:00 PM       

Mon. 10at Sycamore  05:00 PM       

Wed. 12Sycamore       05:00 PM

Fri. 14  Colerain          05:00 PM       

Mon. 17at Colerain     05:00 PM       

Mon. 24at Middletown05:00 PM

Wed. 26Middletown  05:00 PM       

Fri. 28 at Lakota West05:00 PM      

MAY. 2023                 

Mon. 1 Lakota West   05:00 PM       

Wed. 3 Fairfield          05:00 PM

Fri. 5   at Fairfield      05:00 PM       

Sat. 6   Fenwick          07:00 PM       

Mon. 8 at Harrison     05:00 PM       

Tue. 9  Badin  05:00 PM                   

Fri. 12  at Springboro  05:00 PM

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