Whiteford's Logan Tammerine leads All-Region Baseball team

Logan Tammerine moved all around the diamond during his four seasons with Whiteford’s baseball team.

He was a Division 3 All-Stater at third base as a freshman, repeated as a shortstop the next year and made it as a pitcher last season.

That didn’t stop Bobcat coach Terry Pant from tinkering this spring.

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“We needed someone in the outfield,” Pant said. “He played outfield a couple of times in travel ball. We put him out there, and he made a nice over-the-shoulder catch and a diving catch. He stuck at outfield after that.”

Tammerine was nominated for All-State this spring as a utility player. He made the second team after hitting .395 with three home runs and going 6-1 on the mound with a 1.42 earned-run average and 97 strikeouts in 54 innings.

Tammerine has been selected Monroe County Region Baseball Player of the Year in voting by The Monroe News sports staff.

He nearly added another position to his resume.

“We needed a catcher one game, and he said, ‘Coach, I can do it,’” Pant said. “We thought about it for a minute, then said no. He’s a true Whiteford kid. 'I will do anything for the team.'”

Tammerine says he doesn’t really mind where he plays as long as he is on the field.

“Shortstop or middle infield,” he said when asked to name his favorite position. “There is a lot of action and a lot of responsibility there, plus that is where I grew up playing.

“Pitching is my second favorite.”

Tammerine’s velocity on the mound picked up as his career progressed.

“My freshman year I was maybe 84 (mph),” he said. “During my sophomore year, I hurt my arm a little bit and had to take a month off. When I came back, I was at 87. This year I finally hit 90.”

Tammerine is a fierce competitor but makes a point of shaking hands with the home plate umpire before his first at-bat of a game.

“He reminds me of (former Summerfield All-Stater) Derek Clark,” Pant said. “He loves the game and respects it. He respects the umpires. He’s a great competitor who loves baseball.”

The son of Amy and Teddy Peacock, and Patrick Tammerine, learned to honor the umpires from his parents.

“My dad always taught me to respect the umpires,” he said. “They have a hard job.”

Tammerine grew up playing football, basketball, soccer and baseball but decided to concentrate on one sport in the eighth grade.

He capped a great career by helping Whiteford set a school record for wins this spring. The Bobcats won district championships in all four of his seasons and Tri-County Conference titles the last three years.

“It definitely had flown by,” he said of his career at Whiteford. “My senior year blew past like nothing.

“It didn’t end how we expected, but we all had fun. This was the funnest season I’ve ever had.”

Tammerine will play next season for Lincoln Trails Community College in Robinson, Ill. — a school that has a good reputation of developing baseball players.

“Their centerfielder is going to N.C. State, and they have a few more guys who are going Division I,” he said. “Hopefully, they can develop me.”

Luke Beaudrie, Jefferson, fresh., OF

Hit .482 with 46 stolen bases. “Luke has elite speed and instincts on the bases,” Jefferson coach Tyler Bondy said. “Is just scratching the surface on his potential.”

Joey Brink, Dundee, junior, C

A solid defensive catcher who hit .339 with 25 runs, 17 RBIs, 21 stolen bases and 5 doubles.

“Leadoff hitter and always on base,” Dundee coach Paul Walters said.

Drew Bylow, SMCC, senior, C-P

Batted .410 with 19 RBIs and carried a 1.21 ERA.

“Drew was our best two-way player,” SMCC coach Jared Janssen said. “One of the best catchers in the Region.”

Tre Eitniear, Whiteford, fresh., P-IF

Did it all with a .364 average and a 6-2 pitching record with a 1.20 ERA.

“Some of the best hands we’ve seen as a freshman,” Whiteford coach Terry Pant said.

Isaac Garrow, Bedford, junior, OF-P

Led the team with a .340 batting average, scored 30 runs and carried a 2.59 ERA.

“Undoubtedly our most consistent and top player all year,” Bedford coach Craig Trychel said.

Joe Krolak, Carlson, junior, OF

Compiled a .403 average and scored 27 runs.

“The kid has unreal speed,” Carlson coach Nicholas McGuire said. “Has power in his bat. Hit really well for us.”

Gunnar Kruise, Milan, junior, 3B

Batted .333 with 18 RBIs and was a standout defensively.

“He was a vacuum at third base, especially in moments when we needed him to be,” Milan coach Peyton Harding said.

Sean Langton, Airport, senior, OFP

Combined a .441 average and 38 RBIs with a 5-3 pitching record in tough games.

“Sean had a tremendous all-around year for us,” Airport coach Jeff Goins said.

Jayden Harper-Lewis, Airport, senior, IF

An Adrian College recruit who hit .366 with 28 RBIs.

“Jayden had a great all-around year,” Airport coach Jeff Goins said. “He was a clutch hitter and played well defensively."

Carson Liedel, Monroe, soph., P-3B

Logged a 2.11 ERA with 67 strikeouts while going 5-1 on the mound and batting .355.

“Most talented kid in the Region right now,” SMCC coach Jared Janssen said.

Jaxon Millican, Ida, junior, P

Posted a 7-4 record with a 2.29 ERA and 89 strikeouts. Suffered several one-run losses, including a no-hitter.

“He was absolutely lights-out this year,” Ida coach Jimmy McMonagle said.

Jack Mills, Airport, senior, SS

"I've never seen a kid have a year like Jack at the plate,” Airport coach Jeff Goins said. Finished with a .438 average with 45 RBIs, 12 doubles, five triples and seven home runs.

Cash Moczydlowsky, Huron, fresh., P-SS

Went 5-0 with two saves and a 1.21 ERA, while hitting .300.

“Consistent strike throwing and a major-league breaking ball shut the opponents down,” Huron coach Phil Yancey said.

Nate Morse, Huron, senior, 1B

A four-year varsity player who hit .379 with 35 RBIs.

“We call him Mr. Automatic,” Huron coach Phil Yancey said. “Whenever there are guys on base, he always drives them in.”

Breylon Richards, Monroe, senior, P-1B

Hit what is believed to be a school-record nine home runs to go along with a .321 average and 31 RBIs.

“The best power hitter in the county,” SMCC coach Jared Janssen said.

Brennan Runyon, SMCC, junior, 1B

Led the team in average (.422), doubles (13), RBIs (22) and home runs (1).

“Brennan had a great year at the plate for us,” SMCC coach Jared Janssen said.

AJ Schrader, Ida, senior, SS

Stood out defensively and hit .347 with 50 stolen bases, 40 runs and 20 RBIs.

“There are not many shortstops as talented as AJ around,” Ida coach Jimmy McMonagle said.

Micah Smith, Huron, senior, P-3B

A Bowling Green next recruit who went 7-1 with a 1.08 ERA and hit .300.

“His leadership and ability to motivate the team was second-to-none,” Huron coach Phil Yancey said.

Nate Stevens, Whiteford, junior, P-U

Was unbeatable on the mound with a 9-0 record and 1.48 ERA and also hit .351.

“Looking forward to seeing how he leads as a senior,” Whiteford coach Terry Pant said.

Jackson Surma, Huron, fresh., 3B

Was Huron’s co-MVP after hitting .381 with 33 RBI.

“Jackson's ability to play third was like watching George Brett or Mike Schmidt,” Huron coach Phil Yancey said.

Jacob Wadsworth, Summerfield, senior, P-OF

Had a 6-2 record with a 1.63 ERA and 72 strikeouts while hitting .300.

“Jake was an all-around great player and key to our success,” Summerfield coach Reid Olmstead said.

Jayden Yancy, Flat Rock, soph., P

Drew the toughest assignments and went 7-2 with a 1.78 ERA and 88 strikeouts.

“Jayden was the ace of the staff and a bulldog on the mound,” Flat Rock coach Josh Godfrey said.

Nolan Zajac, Airport, senior, C

A Western Michigan recruit who hit .343 with 38 RBIs and maintained a .981 fielding percentage.

“He commands the field from behind the dish,” Jefferson coach Tyler Bondy said.

Ryan Zanger, Dundee, junior, IF

Carried a .345 batting average with 27 RBIs and 29 runs and had a 1.06 ERA.

“Had a great season offensively and was our team leader,” Dundee coach Paul Walters said.

SPECIAL MENTION

Players : Ty Bergeron, Flat Rock; Joe Borowski, Gibraltar Carlson; Collin Brooks, Erie Mason; Cooper Buhl, Dundee; Anthony Caladino, SMCC; Jonny Cifialdi, Gibraltar Carlson; Cameron Cole, SMCC; Jonathan Daniels, Airport; KJ Demars, Milan; Jakob Furkas, New Boston Huron; Connor Grant, New Boston Huron; Seith Jones, Airport; Kyle Kantola, New Boston Huron; Logan Keane, Whiteford; Cole Kreger, Mason; Nolan Laskey, Bedford; Logan Loveland, Monroe; Matthew MacBride, Gibraltar Carlson; Anderson Moore, Erie Mason; Nolan Moore, SMCC; Jaxon Morawski, Milan; Jaden Paquette, SMCC; Kyle Salisbury, Gibraltar Carlson; Asher Simmons, Monroe; Owen Snyder, Ida; Karter Stubleski, Erie Mason; Evan Szalay, Flat Rock; Brady Welch, Monroe; Xavier Wise, Erie Mason; Jackson Zachary, Gibraltar Carlson.

Coaches : Jeff Goins, Airport; Jimmy McMonagle, Ida; Phil Yancey, New Boston Huron.

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