The 2024 Post-Dispatch All-Metro spring series continues with baseball.
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Borgia senior Jack Nobe is the Post-Dispatch All-Metro baseball player of the year.
Highland junior Chase Knebel is the Post-Dispatch All-Metro baseball pitcher of the year.
All-Metro baseball first-team
![Jackson Torbit, Webster Groves](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/22/022c11e2-3418-11ef-8696-ebbe3940312a/667cab2f32e94.image.jpg?resize=150%2C182 150w, https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/22/022c11e2-3418-11ef-8696-ebbe3940312a/667cab2f32e94.image.jpg?resize=200%2C243 200w, https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/22/022c11e2-3418-11ef-8696-ebbe3940312a/667cab2f32e94.image.jpg?resize=225%2C273 225w, https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/22/022c11e2-3418-11ef-8696-ebbe3940312a/667cab2f32e94.image.jpg?resize=300%2C364 300w, https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/22/022c11e2-3418-11ef-8696-ebbe3940312a/667cab2f32e94.image.jpg?resize=400%2C485 400w, https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/22/022c11e2-3418-11ef-8696-ebbe3940312a/667cab2f32e94.image.jpg?resize=455%2C552 540w)
Jackson Torbit, Webster Groves
Pitched Statesmen to first district title since 2007, first state semifinal appearance since 1956 and Class 5 runner-up finish that was best in program history. In three postseason victories against two defending state champs (John Burroughs and Festus), threw 20 innings, giving up three earned runs on eight hits and striking out 25. Central College signee went 7-4 with 2.73 ERA in 66 2-3 innings with 92 strikeouts, fourth-highest among area pitchers. Batted .304 from leadoff spot with one home run, seven doubles, 22 RBI.
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TJ Griese, Duchesne
Helped Pioneers to area's only state championship this season. Pitched a complete-game shutout with seven strikeouts in Class 3 state title game, scattering five hits. Went 6-0 in 11 games started and 16 pitched with 1.39 ERA in 60 1-3 innings. Struck out 88 with 17.60 strikeouts-to-walks ratio. Only gave up one extra-base hit. Posted one save. Limited opposing batters to a .199 batting average. Also batted .318 with three doubles and 11 RBI.
![Connor Mendell, Fort Zumwalt South](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/fe/ffe5e7f0-3417-11ef-ba97-130d63d3eccd/667cab2b5ff9a.image.jpg?resize=150%2C170 150w, https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/fe/ffe5e7f0-3417-11ef-ba97-130d63d3eccd/667cab2b5ff9a.image.jpg?resize=200%2C226 200w, https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/fe/ffe5e7f0-3417-11ef-ba97-130d63d3eccd/667cab2b5ff9a.image.jpg?resize=207%2C234 225w)
Connor Mendell, Fort Zumwalt South
GAC Central player of the year led Bulldogs to a fourth-place finish in Class 5. Batting average of .422 was team's best. Tallied 19 extra-base hits, including 15 doubles, two home runs. His 31 RBI tied for a team-high, and he had 18 stolen bases. Helped pitching staff collect 30 wins this year and 78 wins over last three seasons. Northern Illinois University signee was part of a senior class that helped Bulldogs with three state trophies since 2021.
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Anden Hyde, Lutheran St. Charles
The Xavier commit manned the hot corner for the Class 4 third-place finishers and posted team-high .533 batting average with a .787 slugging percentage, nine doubles and five triples. He totaled 16 RBI and helped spark the postseason run after the Cougars started the postseason with only five wins. The Cougars went 6-1 in their final seven games as Hyde went 12-for-22 with seven RBI at the plate.
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Lucas Krebs, Edwardsville
Helped Tigers win 32 games on way to third-place finish in Class 4A, their third consecutive state trophy. Led team with 34 RBI and 22 stolen bases. Had .372 batting average, two home runs, 13 doubles. From middle infield position, helped turn team-high 10 double plays through schedule that featured Kentucky runner-up McCracken County, Tennessee Division 2 AA runner-up Christian Brothers and Alabama 7A semifinal qualifier Auburn.
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Drew Kleinheider, Father McGivney
Led 34-win Griffins in batting average (.471), on-base percentage (.508), slugging (.605), hits (56), runs (55), stolen bases (49) and doubles (12). His runs scored and stolen bases topped the area. Kleinheider also collected 33 RBI and had two triples in 119 plate appearances. In the past two years, Kleinheider has 76 RBI and 27 doubles with 95 runs scored.
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Ty Cissell, Francis Howell
GAC South player of the year concluded stellar four-year career with three state trophies in Class 6 (third place in 2022, runner-up in 2023, fourth place in 2024). University of Missouri signee led Vikings with a .528 slugging percentage. Had 13 doubles, two triples and two home runs while posting .341 batting average. Scored team-high 34 runs and stole 37 bases without getting caught. Recorded .950 fielding percentage on 141 chances.
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Ryan Bradford, Seckman
Tied for area lead with eight home runs and helped Jaguars win first district title since 2011. He led the team with a .489 batting average and posted an area-high .900 slugging percentage with three triples and seven doubles. He also collected 24 RBI for the Jaguars and had a .603 on-base percentage. Suburban Conference Red Pool player of the year stole 19 bases and drew a team-high 24 walks to help Seckman's 20-win campaign.
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Jake Ottensmeier, Highland
Eastern Illinois signee had team-best .397 batting average, 52 hits and .527 slugging percentage. Also scored 50 runs, second-best in the area, while helping Bulldogs finish fourth place in the Class 3A state tournament, which was their first state trophy since 2015. Had 11 doubles, two home runs. Highland's Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete stole 31 bases while only getting caught twice.
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Michael Callahan, Lafayette
Helped kickstart Lancers' postseason run, which saw them finish as the Class 6 runner-up after reaching title game for first time since 2000. Missouri State commit set new school record with 37 stolen bases. Hit for .368 average from leadoff position. Scored a team-high 39 times with team-best .514 on-base percentage. He also tallied 15 RBI and six doubles with one home run.
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Brady Kehlenbrink, Parkway South
University of Missouri commit posted a .402 batting average with a .533 slugging percentage, 12 doubles and 21 RBI as the Patriots tied for the Suburban Conference Red Pool title. He scored 32 times and picked up 15 stolen bases. On the mound, he collected five victories with a 1.84 ERA in 45 2-3 innings pitched. His 81 strikeouts were a team-best. He limited opposing batters to a .178 batting average and posted a 1.01 WHIP.
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Mason Schirmer, Festus
Jefferson County Activities Association player of the year led area with 107 strikeouts. The lefty went 9-2 on the mound with a .69 ERA in 61 innings pitched. Led Tigers with four complete games and had a 15-strikeout seven-inning perfect game May 2 against De Soto. He limited opposing hitters to a .154 batting average and had a .87 WHIP. At the plate, University of Missouri commit hit .323 with 26 RBI, 31 hits, six doubles.
All-Metro baseball second-team
Maryville University signee was 6-1 with .78 ERA, 44 strikeouts, .83 WHIP in 54 innings pitched. Tied for a team-high five complete games. Limited opposing batters to a .149 batting average as Vikings finished fourth in Class 6.
Helped Lancers win Suburban Conference Yellow Pool title and advance to first state title game since 2000. Went 8-2 with 1.59 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 57 1-3 innings. Limited teams to a .189 batting average with a 1.48 WHIP.
Led Griffins with 46 RBI and four home runs. Posted .375 batting average with seven doubles and two triples. Behind the plate, helped guide pitching staff to 34 victories and Class 1A super-sectional appearance.
The Mississippi State commit posted a .423 batting average and .763 slugging percentage. He led the Spartans with six home runs, scored 38 runs, totaled 23 RBI and 15 doubles with 20 walks and eight stolen bases.
Helped power Jaguars with a .385 batting average, 34 runs scored, 28 RBI, nine doubles and three triples. Shortstop walked 32 times and had an on-base percentage of .566. Led team with 29 stolen bases.
South Central Activities Association player of the year for second straight season. Hit for .509 average, .811 slugging percentage, two home runs, 19 RBI, 38 runs, 33 stolen bases. Helped Hawks to third straight district title.
Co-Metro Catholic Conference player of the year helped Jr. Billikens win first outright league title since 2011. Signed with Lindenwood, he stole 40 bases, had a .429 batting average with 15 doubles, five triples, 26 RBI, 38 runs scored.
SIU Edwardsville signee led Knights with .435 batting average. Had 25 RBI, 10 doubles, five home runs, four triples, scored 45 runs, stole 18 bases. Collected six wins on mound with 2.02 ERA, 50 strikeouts and 1.25 WHIP.
Led Mississippi Valley Conference champions with 43 RBI and six home runs. Lincoln Land Community College signee had .360 batting average. Scored 32 runs, had team-high 11 doubles and .450 on-base percentage.
Co-Metro Catholic Conference player of the year and Oklahoma signee led Cadets with .430 batting average, five home runs, 35 RBI, 16 stolen bases. Had 15 doubles, scored 42 runs. Pitched 10 2-3 innings with 19 strikeouts.
Northern Illinois University signee had 7-3 pitching record with .93 ERA and three complete games with team-leading 86 strikeouts. Had school record 295 strikeouts in career. At plate, had 25 RBI with three home runs.
Stalwart behind the plate and at top of potent Class 3 state champion Pioneers lineup. Hit for .398 average with 24 RBI, 39 runs scored. Had .547 on-base percentage. Stole 22 bases and gunned out 13 runners as a catcher.
All-Metro baseball third-team
Posted a 9-0 record with .80 ERA in 61 1-3 innings pitched to help Tigers finish third in Class 4A. Pitched two complete games with 51 strikeouts and a .91 WHIP.
Went 9-0 with a 1.94 ERA in 57 2-3 innings pitched and logged two complete games. Led district finalist Bombers with 67 strikeouts and had 1.25 WHIP while limiting batters to a .170 average.
University of Kansas signee was calming presence behind the plate to help Lancers to Class 6 runner-up finish. Hit for a .327 average with 11 runs scored, two doubles, two triples and .403 on-base percentage. Stole 10 bases.
A Class 4A all-state selection, Bagwell helped Kahoks to winning record in Southwestern Conference. Collected 12 RBI and two home runs. Earned four wins on the mound with 1.59 ERA and 90 strikeouts in 48 1-3 innings.
Hit for a .362 average with five doubles, 24 runs scored and 24 RBI. Was Suburban Conference Red Pool pitcher of the year after going 7-0 with a .53 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 40 innings pitched.
Middle infielder had a .388 batting average, team-high 25 RBI and five home runs. He also picked up four wins on the mound with a 1.81 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 46 1-3 innings pitched.
Was a two-way force to help the Bulldogs finish fourth in Class 5. Posted a .352 batting average with 26 RBI and nine doubles. Also went 9-0 on the mound with four complete games and a 1.66 ERA in 63 1-3 innings pitched.
St. Louis University signee led Althoff with .469 batting average, five home runs and .875 slugging percentage. Scored 29 runs with 21 RBI and 21 stolen bases. Also had 2.15 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 13 innings pitched.
Had four home runs, 13 RBI, nine stolen bases. Also had seven wins on the mound, six complete games and 1.09 ERA in 57 2-3 innings pitched along with team-high 70 strikeouts. Will play for Jefferson College.
Metro League player of the year led Rams in batting average (.413), slugging (.613), triples (6) and RBI (24). The Purdue University signee also had 1.69 ERA with team-high 72 strikeouts as Rams finished fourth in Class 4.
Suburban Conference Yellow Pool player of the year. Hit for .366 average with team-high 21 RBI and .538 slugging percentage. Earned three pitching wins with 1.84 ERA and 51 strikeouts. Signed with South Alabama.
Mississippi Valley State signee helped Falcons to a district title while going 7-0 on the mound with .67 ERA in 42 innings. Drove in 12 runs with a .313 batting average. Suburban Conference Yellow Pool pitcher of the year.
Highland junior Chase Knebel is the Post-Dispatch All-Metro baseball pitcher of the year.
Borgia senior Jack Nobe is the Post-Dispatch All-Metro baseball player of the year.