Orrville Red Rider Baseball

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District Champions: 1976, 1979, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2012, 2013, 2014 Regional Champions: 1976, 2014

Day 2 of Camp!
06/16/2026

Day 2 of Camp!

First day of camp in the books!Our word of the day today was “Hustle”Congrats to our youth players who were chosen by th...
06/16/2026

First day of camp in the books!

Our word of the day today was “Hustle”

Congrats to our youth players who were chosen by the coaches today for exemplifying the word hustle!

There’s still time to register online through the OABGC or you can register in person on Monday morning at 9:45. Come ou...
06/12/2026

There’s still time to register online through the OABGC or you can register in person on Monday morning at 9:45. Come out for a great few days of learning baseball!

This year our Red Rider baseball players from the high school team all the way down to 8u youth teams were able to get m...
06/10/2026

This year our Red Rider baseball players from the high school team all the way down to 8u youth teams were able to get matching warmup hoodies thanks in part to a very generous donation from Walt Samson at Wiles-Hanzie Realty. If you are ever looking to buy or sell a house in the Orrville area, please reach out to Walt!

From all of us in the Orrville Baseball Family, thank you Walt!

06/06/2026

Wayne County Sports baseball and softball awards

Baseball POTY - Maddox Graser (Wooster)
Softball POTY - Abby Workman (Norwayne)
Baseball COTY - Dave Maculaitis (Chippewa) & Mark Besancon (Orrville) & Joe Staley (Rittman)
Softball COTY - Bree Robinson (Norwayne) & Mike Leibolt (Mapleton) David Vazquez (Tuslaw)

Baseball team of the year - Orrville and Chippewa & Waynedale
Softball team of the year - Tuslaw and Dalton
game of the year - Lexington at Wooster (Baseball)
game of the year - Waynedale at Chippewa (Baseball)

Come out to our Youth Camp on June 15, 16, and 17th! Spread the word!
05/29/2026

Come out to our Youth Camp on June 15, 16, and 17th! Spread the word!

Orrville Falls to Jefferson Area in District SemifinalsOrrville was on the wrong end of a 4-2 scoreline this past Tuesda...
05/27/2026

Orrville Falls to Jefferson Area in District Semifinals

Orrville was on the wrong end of a 4-2 scoreline this past Tuesday, ending what was a remarkable and standard setting season for the program. Rather than just a recap of the game, a recap of the season is in order as well.

Congratulations to Jefferson Area (18-5-1) on a hard fought victory in a game that was tight for its entirety. The Falcons jumped on the scoreboard early with two sacrifice flies in the early half of the game. Orrville, as it has all year, fought, and despite letting early run scoring opportunities go by, tied the game at 2 all in the Bottom of the 6th. 2 more runs in response from the Falcons, along with numerous hit-robbing defensive plays throughout the game, proved to be the difference.

This season will not be defined by one game, but by 18 young men who came together in late February with the goal of avoiding another “average” season. This season saw leaders emerge, players shine, and a culture be developed that was about “we” rather than “me”.

Of course, this all starts with a senior class that led the way. Some, like Cameron Kraft, Kellen Wayt, and Hunter Adkins, had been fixtures in Orrville lineups and fielding setups for all 4 years, but reached new heights this season relying on their experience. Brendon Boss, Caleb Carter, Caeleb Snyder, and Blake O’Quinn all had varsity experience heading into this year, but really found their groove this season. Those seniors provided important contributions that anyone who watched them develop over the years knew they were capable of; really solidifying pitching, fielding, and the Red Rider lineup, in their varying roles. It is not hyperbole to say that the group of seniors who walked into this program in 2023 truly left it in a better place than they found it.

They’ve also set the challenge for the next classes coming through. In 4 years time, what will you leave behind? What this group has left behind is a program where players build each other up, enjoy time together, understand the importance of every role no matter how big or small, & embrace the TEAM aspect behind the wins and losses.

When it comes to a TEAM, I of course am always referring to not just the players, but the entire support system for our boys. If you’re reading this, or any write up from this season, of course I’m referring to you. Whether you supported the team through our spring break trip fundraisers, coming to cheer us on every game, picking up/dropping off, providing pre/post game meals, following on Gamechanger, wishing our boys luck, sharing these posts so they get the recognition they deserve, or just being a positive influence in their lives, thank you for all you’ve done, and continue to do.

Offseasons bring a lot of questions, opportunities, time to reflect, and some uncertainty for sure. One certainty that can be found heading into this offseason is that Orrville, a team that had zero players in the local newspaper’s preseason “Players to Watch” polling, will no longer be flying under anyone’s radar.

Written by Joe Yurik

The season didn’t end the way we wanted it to but still proud of this team and all they accomplished this season. It wou...
05/27/2026

The season didn’t end the way we wanted it to but still proud of this team and all they accomplished this season. It wouldn’t have been possible without the leadership of an amazing group of seniors! Love you guys

Memorial Day night practice under the lights!
05/26/2026

Memorial Day night practice under the lights!

1 Hit Gem by Kraft Sends Riders to District SemisStatistical anomalies are an ironic commonality in the game of baseball...
05/22/2026

1 Hit Gem by Kraft Sends Riders to District Semis

Statistical anomalies are an ironic commonality in the game of baseball. Things like a 6-2-5-4 double play, or a 9 run inning, are things that don’t happen often, but when they do, if you’re a baseball fan, you remember them.

Those anomalies were specifically chosen because Orrville saw both in box scores this season. Another anomaly can be found in Orrville’s current season stats. Senior Cameron Kraft toed the rubber today in Orrville’s postseason opener, and held Canton South to 1 hit, and 0 runs, in a complete game shutout. The anomaly comes in his season stats after today, where he lowered his ERA to 1.34, and his batting average against to .134. A rare stat line that underscores the senior’s excellence this season.

When Orrville’s bats were looking for a breakthrough to support their hurler, Case McDaniel doubled with one out in the 5th, eventually being singled home by Kellen Wayt. Case had 2 hits on the day, and made a huge impact defensively, highlighted by a very difficult game sealing catch on a short pop fly that threatened to extend the game beyond the top of the 7th.

After the game, Paula Schmid, daughter of Fleet B. Brenneman, was kind enough to speak with the team and treat them to ice cream following the victory. Paula is a phenomenal woman who, along with her family, have been long time supporters of the baseball program. Thank you Paula!

Orrville’s next opponent is the Falcons of Jefferson Area, who will head to Brenneman Field on Tuesday of next week for a 5pm 1st pitch. Come on out to “The Fleet” for what will likely be the last home game of the season!

Written by Coach Yurik

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