SHAWNEE – The final look at Oklahoma Baptist's new players, 14 in total, comes in our latest recruiting roundup.
Here's our third edition with quotes from head coach
Chris Cox and associate head coach
Cody Painter.
Josh Maysonave | Outfielder | Austin, TX | McCook Community College
- JUCO transfer from McCook CC in McCook, Nebraska.
- Batted .318 with 19 home runs and 74 RBI in 97 games played.
- Ended up collecting 102 hits, 18 doubles and scored 86 runs.
"Josh is a left-handed hitting corner outfielder that possesses some pop. He had some big moments in his two years at McCook and we look forward to the balance that he could provide to the lineup."
Bryant Thornton | Pitcher | San Anselmo, CA | College of Marin
- Made 31 appearances the last two years at Marin.
- Last season, he posted an 11.08 strikeouts per nine innings and notched three saves.
- That helped him earn All-Conference honors.
"Bryant has an upper 80's arm and has pitched in both starting and closing roles for Marin. His breaking ball is a plus and he has the ability to throw it in all counts. The staff feels Bryant's raw, untapped potential gives him a high ceiling and will look to him to compete for a big role on the staff."
Jacob Campbell | Shortstop | Pinole, CA | College of Marin
- Had a standout season offensively last year with a .329 average and nine homers.
- Also notched a .635 slugging mark, 19 doubles and drove in 46 runs.
- Defensively, Campbell committed just 17 errors in 423 chances (.960) the last three seasons.
"Jacob was an everyday shortstop for Marin the past three years. A guy that takes pride in the leather, committing less than six errors in each of his three years at Marin. Last year, he broke out offensively and put up good power numbers. The staff feel Jacob's intangibles and leadership skills will make an immediate impact for the club."
Matt Marsic | Outfielder | Arlington, TX | Dallas College – Cedar Valley
- Over 46 games last season, Marsic batted .328 with 45 hits and 53 runs scored.
- He also notched 10 doubles, a pair of triples, five homers and 32 RBI.
- Along the base paths, came up with 31 stolen bags
"Matt is a left-handed hitting outfielder that is ultra-athletic. He has the ability to impact the game on the base paths and with his glove in the outfield. The staff feels that he has the ability to have a positive effect on the game in multiple ways."
Jaden Wiley | Utility | Goddard, KS | Barton Community College
- Played in 61 games the last two years at Barton.
- Notched a .301 batting average with 55 hits, 16 extra-base hits and 52 RBI.
- Last season collected career-bests in RBI (34) and runs scored (27).
"Jaden has a lot of tools having played multiple positions in his time at Barton. He possesses great leadership abilities and work ethic. He has pop to all parts of the field and the staff sees him competing for multiple roles on the club, with the versatility that he possesses."
Preston Mahen | Infielder | Jones, OK | Crossing Christian School
- Named to the Oklahoman's 2023 Little All-City Baseball First Team in June
- Also garnered Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association All-State recognition in May
- During his senior year, posted school records in average (.525), hits (53) and RBI (55).
- His brother, Jonah, is a junior for the Bison.
"Preston was a two-sport athlete that excelled at a high level in both baseball and football. Had a tremendous senior year at the plate and on the mound. The staff is excited to get him on campus and feels he has a tremendous upside."
