Looking physically at Hieber on the hardwood, it’s no surprise that he can throw straight gas on the mound. Recently topping out at 92 MPG, Hieber will bring power to the Ohio State pitching staff as the program looks to establish itself as a national brand. Winning Division VI co pitcher of the year as a junior, Hieber had a 1.07 ERA with 89 K’s in 52 IP.

Another future Buckeye in this article, Hieber is one of the top baseball prospects in the state and announced an early commitment to Ohio State in the fall of 2024. A powerful right handed pitcher, Hieber uses his size and strength on the hardwood and was one of the top double-double threats in northwest Ohio last season.

An Ohio State baseball commit, Hieber is not the only dual sport athlete featured in this article. Patrick Henry is one of the top rural northwest Ohio programs and Hieber is a big part of their success. I’m hoping to catch their program in the playoffs this season. In the last game of 2024, Hieber scored 27 points in a win over Columbus Grove. A prospect who would be a priority small college recruit on the hardwood, Hieber has his heights set much higher on the diamond.