2013 All-Missourian Baseball

Thursday, August 1, 2013

The 2013 All-Missourian baseball team.

Southeast Missourian Player of the Year: Oran junior Seth Ressel

Most memorable game this season: The state championship game because we came back and won, and I got to throw the last strike.

Who taught you the most about baseball: My dad

Would you rather hit a home run or steal one with a leaping catch: Steal one because it's more of a challenge.

Favorite team ritual or tradition: Going to the Oran Drive-in after every practice.

Favorite glove brand: Nokoma

How many years have you had your favorite glove: 5

Favorite bat: Easton Speed 3

How often do you wash your uniform during the season: After every game

Favorite baseball player: Ozzie Smith

Last book you read: "Of Mice and Men"

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the past or future: The past, because I'd be more advanced.

One food you would never eat: Sushi

Would you go skydiving: If I had to

Which song would you choose for a walk-up song: "We Still In This" by B.O.B.

Favorite animal: A fox

Scary movies or funny movies: Preferably both
Oran senior Kody Moore

Plans for next year: Play baseball at Maple Woods

Most memorable game this season: State championship, because it was my last game at Oran, and one I'll remember.

Who taught you the most about baseball: My dad

Would you rather hit a home run or steal one with a leaping catch: Rob one, because it doesn't happen as often.

Favorite team ritual or tradition: Going to Oran Drive-in after games and practices.

Favorite glove brand: Rawlings Pro Preferred

How many years have you had your favorite glove: 6

Favorite bat: TPX Attack

Best pitch to hit: High fastball

How often do you wash your uniform during the season: After every game because I'm not nasty.

Favorite baseball player: Troy Tulowitzki

Last book you read: "Hunger Games"

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the past or future: Past, so I could play four more years of sports at Oran.

One food you would never eat: Peas

Would you go skydiving: Of course

Which song would you choose for a walk-up song: "Cool Me Down" -- Roscoe Dash

Favorite animal: Kangaroo

Photo by ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Oran senior Alex Heuring

Plans for next year: Play baseball at Three Rivers Community College

Most memorable game this season: State championship against Santa Fe, because we came back from a four-run deficit to win the school's first state title.

Who taught you the most about baseball: My dad

Favorite team ritual or tradition: Trust it up!

Favorite glove brand: Rawlings Pro Preferred

How many years have you had your favorite glove: 3

Favorite bat: DeMarini Voodoo

Best pitch to hit: A strike

How often do you wash your uniform during the season: Usually after every game

Favorite baseball player: Yadier Molina

Last book you read: "High Heat"

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the past or future: Past; I would love to live in the 80s!

One food you would never eat: Guacamole

Would you go skydiving: No

Which song would you choose for a walk-up song: "Buzzin" -- Mann

Favorite animal: Lion

Photo by FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Scott City senior Brett Dirnberger

Plans for next year: Go to college

Most memorable game this season: District championship

Who taught you the most about baseball: My dad

Would you rather hit a home run or steal one with a leaping catch: Home run

Favorite team ritual or tradition: Wake the bats up

Favorite glove brand: Rawlings

How many years have you had your favorite glove: 6

Favorite bat: Voodoo

Best pitch to hit: Knuckleball

How often do you wash your uniform during the season: Every game

Favorite baseball player: David Freese

Last book you read: Harry Potter

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the past or future: Future, to see what it's like

One food you would never eat: Pizza

Would you go skydiving: No

Which song would you choose for a walk-up song: "Chicken Fried"

Favorite animal: Baby pig

Scary movies or funny movies: Funny movies

Photo by ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Scott City senior Ryan Fortner

Plans for next year: Attend college, play ball

Who taught you the most about baseball: Brian Anderson and Coach Amick

Would you rather hit a home run or steal one with a leaping catch: Hit one. I can't catch a popup to save my life.

Favorite team ritual or tradition: The weadle and McGriddles

Favorite glove brand: Rawlings

How many years have you had your favorite glove: 4

Favorite bat: Rawlings 5150

Best pitch to hit: Forkball

How often do you wash your uniform during the season: After every game because I'm a normal human being

Favorite baseball player: Yadier Molina

Last book you read: We don't read books on the top shelf

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the past or future: Future, so I know what to expect

One food you would never eat: Krumbly burger

Would you go skydiving: Uh, yeah!

Which song would you choose for a walk-up song: "Party In The USA" -- Miley Cyrus

Favorite animal: Little cute baby kittens

Scary movies or funny movies: Scary!!!

Photo by ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Oak Ridge senior Lance Rohde

Plans for next year: Mineral Area for something, not sure yet.

Most memorable game this season: District championship, because it was the best we played all year. Oran was just a little better.

Who taught you the most about baseball: My dad

Would you rather hit a home run or steal one with a leaping catch: Hit one. I'm not a good outfielder at all.

Favorite team ritual or tradition: The only tradition we have is making the freshmen do everything.

Favorite glove brand: Rawlings

How many years have you had your favorite glove: 4

Favorite bat: DeMarini

Best pitch to hit: Fastball middle-in

How often do you wash your uniform during the season: Mom washes it every night

Favorite baseball player: Adam Wainwright

Last book you read: "One Last Strike" by tony La Russa

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the past or future: Past, so I could see some of the greatest of all time play.

One food you would never eat: Mushrooms

Would you go skydiving: Yes, I've always wanted to.

Which song would you choose for a walk-up song: "Radioactive"

Favorite animal: Anything I can hunt

Scary movies or funny movies: Funny

Photo by ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Notre Dame senior Chase Simmons

Plans for next year: Play ball at Jefferson Community College

Most memorable game this season: District championship vs. Sikeston because the atmosphere was awesome and we won on a walkoff hit. Thank you Luke Haines!

Who taught you the most about baseball: My dad. Every day we would play out in the yard after his work.

Favorite team ritual or tradition: Always put the wristbands on before my spikes.

Favorite glove brand: Rawlings/Prp Preferred

How many years have you had your favorite glove: 2

Favorite bat: Betsy, a Black Demarini. Cody Harris and I love Betsy.

How often do you wash your uniform during the season: Every game. Never go on the field dirty.

Favorite baseball player: Carlos Gonzalez

Last book you read: "Kite Runner"

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the past or future: Future, because I want to see how far I have gotten in baseball.

One food you would never eat: Cabbage

Would you go skydiving: No, too scared

Which song would you choose for a walk-up song: Fall Out Boy: "My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark"

Photo by ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Notre Dame senior Justin Landewee

Plans for next year: Going to John Wood CC in Quincy, Ill., for baseball

Most memorable game this season: District championship against Sikeston. Pitched full game and went extra innings and beat them.

Who taught you the most about baseball: Derrick Heisserer

Would you rather hit a home run or steal one with a leaping catch: Steal one, because it could be a huge confidence booster.

Favorite team ritual or tradition: Running to center and circling up and praying before every game.

Favorite glove brand: Mizuno

How many years have you had your favorite glove: 4

Favorite bat: DeMarini

Best pitch to hit: Fastball

How often do you wash your uniform during the season: After every game

Favorite baseball player: Jimmy Rollins

Last book you read: "Where The Red Fern Grows"

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the past or future: Past, to redo some things in high school

Would you go skydiving: Yes

Which song would you choose for a walk-up song: "Here Comes The Boom"

Favorite animal: Dog

Photo by ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Jackson senior Laban Petzoldt

Plans for next year: Play baseball at Lincoln Junior College in Illinois

Most memorable game this season: Conference championship game, because it went into extra innings and we won on a walk-off hit.

Who taught you the most about baseball: Coach Jack Thompson from Little League till I graduated and my dad helping me since I started.

Would you rather hit a home run or steal one with a leaping catch: Hit a home run because you have to score to win ball games.

Favorite team ritual or tradition: Swinging at 6 a.m.

Favorite glove brand: Rawlings

How many years have you had your favorite glove: 2 1/2

Favorite bat: Rawlings Machine

Best pitch to hit: Hanging curveball

How often do you wash your uniform during the season: After every time I wear it

Favorite baseball player: Allen Craig

Last book you read: "Gym Candy"

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the past or future: Past, so I can see for myself how much people have changed over time.

One food you would never eat: Sushi

Would you go skydiving: Yes

Which song would you choose for a walk-up song: "Show Out" by Juicy J

Favorite animal: Dog

Scary movies or funny movies: Funny

Photo by FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jackson senior Steven Eddy

Plans for next year: Go to SEMO to pursue a career in the medical field

Who taught you the most about baseball: My coaches from my traveling teams as a young boy.

Would you rather hit a home run or steal one with a leaping catch: Hit one, because I normally don't hit the ball that hard.

Favorite team ritual or tradition: Winning!

Favorite glove brand: Rawlings

How many years have you had your favorite glove: 4

Favorite bat: Rawlings Machine

Best pitch to hit: Fastball

How often do you wash your uniform during the season: Once a week

Favorite baseball player: Adam Wainwright

Last book you read: "The Hobbit"

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the past or future: The past, because I would work harder and not slack off so much.

Would you go skydiving: Yes

Which song would you choose for a walk-up song: "Shut 'Em Down" by Public Enemy

Favorite animal: Snake

Photo by FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Leopold senior Joe Elfrink

Plans for next year: Play baseball at Webster University in St. Louis

Most memorable game this season: Our pink game, because my brother threw a no-no.

Who taught you the most about baseball: My dad and the Little League kids that I help coach.

Would you rather hit a home run or steal one with a leaping catch: Hit a home run, because chicks dig the long ball.

Favorite team ritual or tradition: Praying before every game

Favorite glove brand: Rawlings

How many years have you had your favorite glove: 2

Favorite bat: Charlotte

Best pitch to hit: A hanging slider

How often do you wash your uniform during the season: As often as I remember!

Favorite baseball player: Mariano Rivera

Last book you read: Good question.

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the past or future: Future, because hopefully I will have more money!

One food you would never eat: Shrimp

Would you go skydiving: Oh yeah!!!

Which song would you choose for a walk-up song: "No More Sorrow" by Linkin Park

Favorite animal: Molly, my girlfriend's dog

Photo by ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Chaffee senior Jared Walker

Plans for next year: Go to college, get a degree in Physical Therapy, and play baseball as long as I can

Most memorable game this season: Bloomfield, district championship

Who taught you the most about baseball: My dad, he made me the player I am today.

Would you rather hit a home run or steal one with a leaping catch: Leaping catch, because defense wins championships.

Favorite team ritual or tradition: Lining the fungos up

Favorite glove brand: 44 Pro or Wilson

How many years have you had your favorite glove: 5

Favorite bat: Rawlings 5150 32 1/2

Best pitch to hit: Fastball

How often do you wash your uniform during the season: If we lose I wash them, if we win I don't.

Favorite baseball player: Asdrubal Cabrera

Last book you read: "White Fang"

Would you go skydiving: Heck yeah

Which song would you choose for a walk-up song: "Can't Tell Me nothing"

Favorite animal: Little cute baby puppies!

Scary movies or funny movies: Funny; scary movies freak me out.

Photo by ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Chaffee junior Cody Payne

Most memorable game this season: Valle, and it was sectionals.

Who taught you the most about baseball: My uncle

Would you rather hit a home run or steal one with a leaping catch: Hit one. I'm a catcher and can't jump.

Favorite team ritual or tradition: Messing with fungos

Favorite glove brand: Rawlings Gold Glove

How many years have you had your favorite glove: 1

Favorite bat: DeMarini Voodoo

Best pitch to hit: Eephus

How often do you wash your uniform during the season: Never!

Favorite baseball player: Yadier Molina

Last book you read: I don't read

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the past or future: Past, so

I can play more baseball

One food you would never eat: Krumbly burger

Which song would you choose for a walk-up song: "Call Me Maybe"

Favorite animal: Chupa cobra

Scary movies or funny movies: Funny

Photo by ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Saxony Lutheran senior Gabe Bohnert

Plans for next year: Attend Missouri S&T to study civil engineering

Most memorable game this season: Against Leopold. A player on their team was injured and both teams formed a prayer circle on the field.

Who taught you the most about baseball: My neighbor Spencer Sander

Would you rather hit a home run or steal one with a leaping catch: I would rather hit a home run because who doesn't like a home run trot?

Favorite team ritual or tradition: Praying before every game

Favorite glove brand: Mizuno

How many years have you had your favorite glove: Since the 7th grade

Favorite bat: DeMarini Vexxum

Best pitch to hit: A strike, perferably.

How often do you wash your uniform during the season: After every game!

Favorite baseball player: Stan Musial

Last book you read: "The Hunger Games"

One food you would never eat: Calamari

Which song would you choose for a walk-up song: Bad Company -- "Five Finger Death Punch"

Photo by ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Jackson's Laban Petzoldt. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Laban Petzoldt. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Laban Petzoldt. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Laban Petzoldt. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Laban Petzoldt. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Laban Petzoldt. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Laban Petzoldt. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Steven Eddy, left, and Laban Petzoldt. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Steven Eddy. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Steven Eddy. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Steven Eddy. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Steven Eddy. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Steven Eddy. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Steven Eddy. (Fred Lynch)
Jackson's Steven Eddy. (Fred Lynch)
Oran's Alex Heuring. (Fred Lynch)
Oran's Alex Heuring. (Fred Lynch)
Oran's Alex Heuring. (Fred Lynch)
Oran's Alex Heuring. (Fred Lynch)
Oran's Alex Heuring. (Fred Lynch)
Oran's Alex Heuring. (Fred Lynch)
Oran's Alex Heuring. (Fred Lynch)
Oran's Alex Heuring. (Fred Lynch)
Oran's Alex Heuring. (Fred Lynch)
Notre Dame's Chase Simmons. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Chase Simmons. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Justin Landewee. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Justin Landewee. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Justin Landewee. (Adam Vogler)
Saxony Lutheran's Gabe Bohnert. (Adam Vogler)
Saxony Lutheran's Gabe Bohnert. (Adam Vogler)
Saxony Lutheran's Gabe Bohnert. (Adam Vogler)
Saxony Lutheran's Gabe Bohnert. (Adam Vogler)
Saxony Lutheran's Gabe Bohnert. (Adam Vogler)
Oak Ridge's Lance Rhode. (Adam Vogler)
Oak Ridge's Lance Rhode. (Adam Vogler)
Oak Ridge's Lance Rhode. (Adam Vogler)
Oak Ridge's Lance Rhode. (Adam Vogler)
Oak Ridge's Lance Rhode. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Kody Moore. (Adam Vogler)
Leopold's Joe Elfrink. (Adam Vogler)
Leopold's Joe Elfrink. (Adam Vogler)
Leopold's Joe Elfrink. (Adam Vogler)
Leopold's Joe Elfrink. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Cody Payne. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Cody Payne. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Cody Payne. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Cody Payne. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Jared Walker. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Jared Walker. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Ryan Fortner. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Ryan Fortner. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Ryan Fortner. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Ryan Fortner. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Brett Dirnberger. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Brett Dirnberger. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Brett Dirnberger. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Ryan Fortner. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Brett Dirnberger, left, and Ryan Fortner. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Ryan Fortner, left, and Brett Dirnberger. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Ryan Fortner. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Ryan Fortner, left, and Chaffee's Jared Walker. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Cody Payne, left, Scott City's Ryan Fortner and Chaffee's Jared Walker. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Cody Payne, left, and Jared Walker. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Brett Dirnberger. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Justin Landewee. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Kody Moore. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Kody Moore. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Kody Moore. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Kody Moore. (Adam Vogler)
Oak Ridge's Lance Rhode. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Justin Landewee. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Brett Dirnberger. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Chase Simmons. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Justin Landewee. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Seth Ressel is the Southeast Missourian baseball player of the year. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Chase Simmons. (Adam Vogler)
Leopold's Joe Elfrink. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Brett Dirnberger. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Brett Dirnberger. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Ryan Fortner. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Cody Payne, left, Scott City's Ryan Fortner and Chaffee's Jared Walker. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Cody Payne. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Jared Walker. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Justin Landewee. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Justin Landewee. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Justin Landewee. (Adam Vogler)
Saxony Lutheran's Gabe Bohnert. (Adam Vogler)
Saxony Lutheran's Gabe Bohnert. (Adam Vogler)
Oak Ridge's Hunter Seyer. (Adam Vogler)
Oak Ridge's Lance Rhode. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Kody Moore. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Kody Moore. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Kody Moore. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Kody Moore. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Chase Simmons. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Chase Simmons. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Chase Simmons. (Adam Vogler)
Leopold's Joe Elfrink. (Adam Vogler)
Leopold's Joe Elfrink. (Adam Vogler)
Leopold's Joe Elfrink. (Adam Vogler)
Leopold's Joe Elfrink. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Brett Dirnberger. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Brett Dirnberger, left, and Ryan Fortner. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Ryan Fortner. (Adam Vogler)
Scott City's Ryan Fortner. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Cody Payne. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Cody Payne. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Cody Payne. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Jared Walker. (Adam Vogler)
Chaffee's Jared Walker. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Justin Landewee. (Adam Vogler)
Notre Dame's Justin Landewee. (Adam Vogler)
Saxony Lutheran's Gabe Bohnert. (Adam Vogler)
Saxony Lutheran's Gabe Bohnert. (Adam Vogler)
Saxony Lutheran's Gabe Bohnert. (Adam Vogler)
Saxony Lutheran's Gabe Bohnert. (Adam Vogler)
Oak Ridge's Lance Rhode. (Adam Vogler)
Oak Ridge's Lance Rhode. (Adam Vogler)
Oak Ridge's Lance Rhode. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Kody Moore. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Kody Moore. (Adam Vogler)
Oran's Kody Moore. (Adam Vogler)