ROCHESTER, Mich. - Oakland University Baseball and head coach Jordon Banfield have announced six newcomers which will join the Golden Grizzlies' program as part of the 2023 recruiting class.
 
"It's an exciting day for OU Baseball as we continue our daily work towards our goal of a Horizon League Championship," Banfield said, who enters his fourth year leading the Golden Grizzlies. "While we've had success supplementing our roster with transfers, high school recruiting will always be the foundation of our roster. Establishing a presence in the state hasn't been easy, but we've begun to see the benefits of winning on the local recruiting trail. Adding six players we really coveted, all from Michigan, certainly speaks to that. When they're all middle of the field players, three arms, two middle infielders and a catcher, it's even more exciting. Coach Nelson's work establishing relationships that go back multiple years with most of these guys deserves recognition and I look forward to our new staff members carrying that torch forward in the years to come."
 
Daniel Duley // RHP // Freeland, Mich. // Freeland High School / Linwood Post // 6-5
The left-handed pitcher is lethal on both sides of the ball. Last season, Duley earned all-region, all-district and academic all-state and led the team in batting average (.375) and extra base hits (21), with eight stolen bags. On the bump, he ranked first with 79 K's in 51.1 innings pitched, and was second on the team with 1.64 ERA. Duley is ranked 59th* overall in Michigan, and is the 9th* best pitcher in the state.
 
Grant Garman // LHP // Davison, Mich. // Powers Catholic High School / D Las Vegas 2024 // 5-11
Garman, the lefty out of Powers Catholic High School, has amassed many accolades to his name. He has been named all-district and all-region for three-straight years (2021-23), and was first team all-state in 2022 and 2023. To add to his accolades, Garman also helped his travel team win the national championship. In 2023, he posted a 12-2 record with 79.2 innings pitched, 127 K's, 14 walks and 0.61 ERA. He ranks 35th* overall in the state and 6th* amongst pitchers.
 
Brody Fahnestock // RHP // Troy, Mich. // Troy Athens High School / D Las Vegas 2024 // 6-2
The 6-2 right-handed pitcher is coming off a strong 2023 season. Fahnestock was named both all-league and all-district, along with a national championship at the 2023 PBR National Championship this summer with his travel team. The Troy, Mich., native was named captain of his high school soccer team and netted 10 goals en route to a 2023 MHSAA Division I State Championship. Fahnestock ranks 50th* overall and 16th* amongst pitchers.
 
Andrew Landis // MID INF // Rockford, Mich. // Rockford High School / D Las Vegas 2024 // 6-1
Landis, the multi-sport athlete from Rockford, has shown his ability both on the field and on the court. The shortstop has earned all-district, all-region and team MVP twice while named the best fielder on two occasions as well. Landis, who also plays for his high school's basketball team, has been named all-district, all-region and team MVP. The 6-1 infielder ranks 44th* overall and sits as the 8th* best infielder in Michigan.                                
                                   
Max Orozco // MID INF // Rochester Hills, Mich. // Brother Rice High School / D Las Vegas 2024 // 5-9
Orozco, a middle infielder from Rochester Hills, is coming off a stellar season. His junior year, Orozco finished with a batting average of .468 to go with a .995 fielding percentage. Orozco helped lead his team to win a regional championship his freshman year, followed by a district title the following year. Recently, he won a national championship with his summer baseball team. Orozco ranks 93rd* overall and is 16th* in the infielder category.
 
Aidan Schuck // C // Canton, Mich. // Detroit Catholic Central / Michigan War Dogs // 5-10
Schuck, the 5-10 catcher, was named to the 2023 Michigan Indoor Showcase Top Prospect List. The right-handed batter gets it done on both ends of the diamond and excels both in the batter's box and catching behind it. The Canton, Mich., native is 107th* overall and 14th* amongst catchers.
 
 
*All rankings according to PrepBaseballReport