Central Catholic Fighting Irish

2021 Varsity Baseball Player Profile

#1 Jacob Homan (long O) Senior IF 5’10” 140 R / R GPA – 3.2 Grade School: St. Joan of Arc Soccer team member on three straight District Championship teams His brother Drew (’19) is a CCHS graduate He is still undecided of future plans Favorite MLB team: Favorite MLB player: Kris Bryant One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Family

#2 Wilson Stopera (long O) Senior IF / P 5’8” 175 R / R GPA – 3.5 Grade School: Elmhurst (with Shilo Bernal) One of four Boat Leaders on the team Football team member His Dad (Scooter ’91) played and coached at CCHS for Coach Mielcarek His Sister Sydney is a volleyball player at Start in college He would like to continue playing baseball in college, however is still undecided of future plans Favorite MLB team: Tigers Favorite MLB player: & Jase Bowen One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Family

#4 Trey Gray Junior C / IF 5’10” 160 R / R GPA – 4.1 / National Honor Society Grade School: Gateway Middle School One of four Boat Leaders on the team He would like to continue playing baseball in college, however is still undecided of future plans Favorite MLB team: Favorite MLB player: Fernando Tatis, Jr. One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Family

#5 Owen Kitz Senior IF / OF / P 5’9” 185 R / R GPA – 4.1 / National Honor Society Grade School: St. Joseph, Maumee One of four Boat Leaders on the team Member of the Golf team where he earned 1st Team All TRAC & 2nd Team All District Recently named National High School Baseball Coaches Association Academic All American His father Brian (’91) played for Coach Mielcarek, and is now the CCHS Golf Coach His sister Kelly is a freshman at CCHS playing volleyball, basketball and softball His grandfather (’66) and Great-Grandfather (’41) are CCHS graduates, as well as Uncle Patrick (’09) and Aunt Katie (’11) Plans to attend UT in the Fall and major in Electrical Engineering Favorite MLB Team: Detroit Tigers Favorite MLB Player: Jase Bowen & One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Family

#6 Cullen LaBeau Senior IF / P 5’10” 150 R / R GPA – 3.5 Grade School: St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Golf team member Outstanding Bowler in the Metro High School League His brother Zach Hartle (’04) played at CCHS for Coach Mielcarek Selected as the “Hidden Hero” on “Extra Innings Radio Show He plans to attend college and his goal is to own his own business Favorite MLB team: LA Dodgers Favorite MLB player: One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Family

#7 Bishop Vargas Senior OF 5’11” 180 R / R GPA – 3.6 / National Honor Society Grade School: Timberstone Football team member and Captain Student Council Member, Kairos Retreat Leader Superfella Final 5 He has two brothers who are students at CCHS – Braiden (Sophomore) and Boston (Freshman) who is a player in the baseball program Plans to attend UT in the Fall Favorite MLB team: Boston Red Sox Favorite MLB player: Mike Trout One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Life Changing

#10 Shilo Bernal Senior OF / P 6’0” 160 R / R GPA – 3.3 Grade School: Elmhurst (with Wilson Stopera) One of four Boat Leaders on the team He signed to continue playing baseball at Siena Heights His brother Madden is a freshman baseball player in our program Favorite MLB team: Detroit Tigers Favorite MLB player: Ken Griffey, Jr. One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Family

#11 Cody Markus Sophomore IF / P 6’0” 195 R / R GPA – 4.0 / Honor Student Grade School: Fassett Junior High Football team member Two sisters, Jami (’16) and Morgan (’18) both graduated from Central Catholic Favorite MLB team: San Diego Padres Favorite MLB player: Fernando Tatis, Jr. One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Enthusiastic

#12 Jace Sanchez Junior OF / P 6’1” 170 R / R GPA – 4.0 / National Honor Society Grade School: OLPH (with Jack Bremer) Football team member Both of his parents, Joel (’90) and Marchone (’90) graduated from CCHS, as well as his Grandmother His Dad (Joel ’90) played at CCHS for Coach Mielcarek His brother Jaxon is a current CCHS Freshman in the baseball program Favorite MLB team: Favorite MLB player: One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Family

#14 Jack Bremer Junior 1B / P 6’0” 150 L / L GPA – 4.75 / National Honor Society Grade School: OLPH (with Jace Sanchez) His mom Kim is a teacher at CCHS His Sisters Callie (’18) and Bridget (’20) both graduated from CCHS His Grandmother (’62), Great Uncles (’64 & ’65) and 3rd Cousin (’61) all are CCHS graduates. He would like to continue playing baseball in college, however is still undecided of future plans Favorite MLB team: Favorite MLB player: One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Family

#15 Tyler Swartz Junior 1B 6’1” 185 R / R GPA – 4.0 / National Honor Society Grade School: Christ the King Golf team member Both his Mother (Melissa) and Father (Pete) graduated from CCHS Both of his brothers, Parker (’18) and Josh (’19) graduated from CCHS and played baseball Many other family members are CCHS graduates including 1st cousin Colin Kaucher (’15) Favorite MLB team: Detroit Tigers Favorite MLB player: Miguel Cabrera One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Family

#17 Kavan Case Junior C / OF 5’9” 160 R / R GPA – 4.1 / National Honor Society Grade School: Jefferson Junior High He would like to continue playing baseball in college, however is still undecided of future plans Favorite MLB team: Cleveland Indians Favorite MLB player: Mike Trout One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Family

#18 AJ Parker Junior IF 5’8” 160 L / R GPA – 3.3 / Honor Roll Grade School: Woodmore Middle School His Dad (Joel ’95) graduated from CCHS His brother Andrew (’19) is a CCHS graduate currently playing baseball at Baldwin Wallace Favorite MLB team: Cleveland Indians Favorite MLB player: Franciso Lindor One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Family

#21 Trip Floyd Junior OF / P 6’0” 150 L / L GPA – 4.5 / National Honor Society Grade School: St. Joseph, Sylvania Golf and Quiz Bowl team member Made 1st Team All Quiz Bowl He on the Diversity Committee and Yearbook staff His Dad (Jamie ’93) played and coached at CCHS for Coach Mielcarek His brother Josh is a freshman baseball player in our program Favorite MLB team: New York Yankees Favorite MLB player: One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Home

#22 Sam Cowell Senior OF/ P 6’0” 190 R / R GPA – 3.2 Grade School: Beverly Member of the Glee Club Portrayed Simon in the Living Station of the Cross His sisters Karen (’16) and Gracie (’20) both graduated from CCHS He has a sister, Jane who is a Sophomore and brother Jack who is a Freshman both at CCHS Favorite MLB team: Detroit Tigers Favorite MLB player: Miguel Cabrera & Jase Bowen One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Family

#23 Nick Keck Junior Utility / P 5’6” 140 R / R GPA – 4.7 / National Honor Society Grade School: Sylvania Arbor Hills Soccer team member Member of Sideline Spirit, Student Council and Orchestra His brother Alex (’18) graduated from CCHS Favorite MLB team: Detroit Tigers Favorite MLB player: Fernando Tatis, Jr. One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Family

#24 Brayden Tressler Sophomore IF / P 6’3” 205 R / R GPA – 4.0 / National Honor Society Grade School: Blessed Sacrament Football team member His Sister Madisen (’16) is a CCHS graduate Favorite MLB team: Detroit Tigers Favorite MLB player: Miguel Cabrera & Jase Bowen One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Family #29 Ronald Murray Senior OF 5’10” 171 R / R GPA – 3.7 / Honor Role Grade School: Rosary Cathedral His brother William (’12) graduated from CCHS and his sister Tatiyana is a current freshman at CCHS Favorite MLB team: New York Yankees Favorite MLB player: One Word the best describes Central Catholic: Family

Coaching Staff 16 Jeff Mielcarek Head Varsity Coach Jim Oswald Head JV Coach 3 Mike Kuebler (’87)Asst. Varsity Coach Chris Robinson Asst. JV Coach 39 Jamie Floyd (’93) Asst. Varsity Coach Eran Quinlan Asst. JV Coach Brett Kuebler (’08) Asst. Varsity Coach Jim Kuebler (’84) Asst. JV Coach Brett Bishop (’20) Asst. JV Coach School Leadership Team Mr. Kevin Parkins Head of School Mr. Greg Dempsey (’90) Athletic Director Rev. David Kidd Priest Leader Mr. Mike Padgett Asst. Athletic Director

Game Day Operations Mr. Jim Floyd Varsity Scorekeeper Mr. Tom Bedell Mercy Field Announcer