Miami Baseball head coach Brian Smiley has announced the addition of 14 student-athletes to his program ahead of the 2024 season.
 
Ty Batusich, Lukas Galdoni, Tyler Gordon, Kaito Hara, Ahmad Harajli, Nolan Hollis, Tré Keels, Chase Mazey, Ryan Novak, Peyton Olejnik, Cole Pauley, Jack Paulus, Alex Stanwich and Anthony Zarlingo join previously announced signees Garrison Barile, Greyson Chappel, and Justin Gorski.
 
"Certainly a good job on recruiting and finishing this year's class," said Smiley. "Coaches Bailey Montgomery, Larry Scully and Kyle Trewyn have given Miami Baseball strong consideration to compete and win the conference this year."
 
Ty Batusich, C, 6'0", 190, Junior, Joliet, Ill./Joliet West/Western Kentucky
 
PRIOR TO MIAMI

• Spent previous two seasons with Western Kentucky University
• Named C-USA Hitter of Week in March 2022 and to C-USA All-Freshman Team at end of freshman season
• Led Hilltoppers with 34 RBI and .484 slugging percentage in 2022
• Owns a .268 college batting average and 31 extra-base hits in 99 appearances (95 starts) for WKU
• Slashed .519/.669/1.086 with 10 homers and 38 RBI as a high school senior
• Named All-State, All-Conference and conference MVP in high school

PERSONAL

• Son of Tara and Jim Batusich
• Has an October birthday

Coach Smiley on Batusich – "He brings in experience as a left-handed bat and has a chance to hit in the middle of our order. We look for him to contribute in multiple roles."

 
Lukas Galdoni, RHP, 6'4", 245, Grad Student, Hawthorn Woods, Ill./Carmel Catholic/Butler
 
PRIOR TO MIAMI

• Spent past four seasons with Butler University
• Made 37 appearances on the mound in his career with the Bulldogs, including nine starts in 2023
• Owns 69 career strikeouts with 2-4 record and four saves in 82.1 innings pitched for Butler
• Scored 20 runs and drove in 17 for BU with four doubles and five homers
• Previously helped Carmel Catholic win three high school regional championships, reaching 20+ wins in each season
• Tabbed all-conference, all-area, all-county and the team's defensive player of the year

PERSONAL

• Son of Maureen and Peter Galdoni
• Has a July birthday

Coach Smiley on Galdoni - "He brings quality experience both as a starter and out of the pen.  The fall season will determine his role."
 

Tyler Gordon, INF, 6'1", 170, Sophomore, Orange, Calif./Villa Park/Vanguard
 
PRIOR TO MIAMI

• Played 2023 season with Vanguard University, earning GSAC Freshman of Year award
• Produced a .344 batting average with Vanguard to go along with 15 steals and nine extra-base hits
• Tallied season-high five hits with four runs scored in Feb. 2023 game vs. Arizona Christian
• Hit .301 as a high school senior with six steals as team won Boras Classic Championship

PERSONAL

• Son of Lisa and Andrew Gordon
• Has an August birthday

Coach Smiley on Gordon – "Tyler is an athletic middle infielder who brings a versatile skill set to our program."
 

Kaito Hara, INF, 5'6", 165, Grad Student, Houston, Texas/IMG Academy/Akron
 
PRIOR TO MIAMI

• Spent last four years with University of Akron, with .258 batting average in 107 appearances
• Produced 10 extra-base hits with 12 stolen bases and 29 runs scored for Zips in 2023
• Three-year letterwinner at IMG Academy
• Compiled a .411 batting average as a high school junior
• Helped IMG Academy national team to 26-1 record and national title as a senior, hitting .375

PERSONAL

• Son of Rie and Taiichiro Hara
• Has a July birthday

Coach Smiley on Hara – "He is a strong defensive player and brings in valuable MAC experience."
 

Ahmad Harajli, RHP, 6'4", 260, Senior, Dearborn, Mich./IMG Academy/Michigan
 
PRIOR TO MIAMI

• Pitched for the University of Michigan for the past two seasons
• Made 20 appearances (three starts) with 35 strikeouts in 27.1 IP last spring for Wolverines
• Struck out a career-high seven hitters in four innings of work against UCLA (March 2023)
• Recorded one save in 17 relief appearances for Michigan during 2022 season

PERSONAL

• Son of Sonia and Alan Harajli
• Has an August birthday

Coach Smiley on Harajli – "He brings arm strength to the staff and will have to challenge hitters this fall."
 

Nolan Hollis, RHP, 6'6", 185, Freshman, Colorado Springs, Colo./Air Academy
 
PRIOR TO MIAMI

• Served as team captain as a senior
• Named First-Team All-Conference and First-Team All-State Academic as a junior
• Hit .434 with 27 RBI and struck out 40 hitters in his junior season
• Missed most of senior season due to injury

PERSONAL

• Son of Marita McCahill and Ron Hollis
• Has an October birthday

Coach Smiley on Hollis – "A very projectable arm and raw talent."
 

Tré Keels, OF, 6'0", 195, Sophomore, Portsmouth, Va./IMG Academy/West Virginia
 
PRIOR TO MIAMI

• Played 11 games for West Virginia last spring
• Scored three runs in a March 2023 game at App State
• Spent one season at IMG Academy
• Began high school career at Maury, helping squad to Class Region A semifinals as a junior
• All-Tidewater and All-District honoree
• 2021 Perfect Game/Rawlings Preseason Underclass All-America First Team
• Played at 2020 Perfect Game Underclass All-American Games
• Ranked as No. 66 overall prospect by Perfect Game

PERSONAL

• Son of Monique Boyce and Alvin Keels Jr.
• Has a July birthday

Coach Smiley on Keels – "Tré is a super-athletic outfielder that was highly touted in high school. He has a chance to be a special player for us."
 

Chase Mazey, RHP, 6'3", 190, Freshman, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich./Grosse Pointe South
 
PRIOR TO MIAMI

• Named All-Region, All-District, All-Conference, All-Conference Academic and Team Pitcher of the Year as a junior
• Allowed nine earned runs with 46 strikeouts in 40.2 innings pitched
• Was a team captain as a junior and senior
• Served as player pitching coach when senior season was cut short due to injury
• Yielded two earned runs with 31 Ks in 24.2 innings for 17u summer team

PERSONAL

• Son of Kendra and Chris Mazey
• Has a June birthday

Coach Smiley on Mazey – "A physical pitcher who has potential in becoming an impact arm in the future."
 

Ryan Novak, INF/OF, 6'3", 205, Freshman, Canton, Ga./Blessed Trinity Catholic
 
PRIOR TO MIAMI

• Set high school's single-season record for walks (32)
• Named First-Team All-Region and Second-Team All-State as a junior
• Honored as team's Offensive Player of the Year as a junior
• Preseason First-Team All-State and PG Honorable Mention All-American as a senior

PERSONAL

• Mother, Anne, played field hockey at Goucher College
• Father, Don, played baseball at George Washington University
• Has a May birthday

Coach Smiley on Novak – "A projectable player with pull side power who will continue to develop as an outfielder."
 

Peyton Olejnik, RHP, 6'10", 195, Junior, Cedar Lake, Ind./Hanover Central/Triton College/Oklahoma
 
PRIOR TO MIAMI

• Made five appearances for Oklahoma last season, holding opponents to a .154 batting average with a 4.91 ERA on Sooners team that advanced to NCAA Charlottesville Regional
• Pitched 50 innings and struck out 80 hitters with a 2.14 ERA during freshman season at Triton College
• Named First-Team All-Conference, First-Team All-Region and First-Team All-State as a high school senior
• Helped Hanover Central to state runner-up finish in 2021

PERSONAL

• Son of Toni and Tom Olejnik
• Has a December birthday

Coach Smiley on Olejnik – "High skill set with a long loose arm and should be an impact to our staff."
 

Cole Pauley, RHP, 6'1", 200, Sophomore, Lexington, Ohio/Lexington/Ohio State
 
PRIOR TO MIAMI

• Recorded six strikeouts in 8.2 IP with 4.15 ERA for Ohio State last spring
• Was named an OSU Scholar Athlete in 2023
• Compiled a 5-2 record with 88 strikeouts and an ERA of 1.60 in senior year at Lexington, serving as team captain
• Earned All-Ohio Cardinal Conference (OCC) First Team and All-District 9 First Team honors following his senior campaign and was named the Richland Source Pitcher of the Year
• All-OCC Second Team and All-District 9 Second Team selection as a high school junior
• Was a two-time Prep Baseball Report Preseason All-State selection and was a Perfect Game Preseason All-American

PERSONAL

• Son of Heather and Brett Pauley
• Has a March birthday

Coach Smiley on Pauley – "Should be a leverage guy out of the pen for us. He is competitive and will challenge hitters."
 

Jack Paulus, RHP, 6'7", 215, Freshman, Akron, Ohio/Walsh Jesuit
 
PRIOR TO MIAMI

• Went 3-0 on the mound in his junior year
• Posted a 1.57 ERA as a junior
• Missed senior season due to injury

PERSONAL

• Son of Kelly and Sean Paulus
• Has a May birthday

Coach Smiley on Paulus – "He has shown to be a strike thrower and will add a third pitch in the fall."
 

Alex Stanwich, OF, 6'2", 215, Freshman, Frankfort, Ill./Lincoln-Way East
 
PRIOR TO MIAMI

• Set a number of records at his high school, including single-season and career marks in home runs, OBP and runs scored
• Hit .494 as a senior with 13 homers and 52 runs scored, producing a .614 on-base percentage
• Named his school's Male Athlete of the Year as a senior
• Ranked the No. 127 player in his class and the sixth-best player in Illinois by Perfect Game

PERSONAL

• Has an October birthday
• Son of Tamara and Lee Stanwich

Coach Smiley on Stanwich – "Stanwich has an exciting, raw skillset with a ton of untapped potential. We are excited to have him in a RedHawk uniform."
 

Anthony Zarlingo, OF, 6'0", 170, Junior, Olive Branch, Miss./Northpoint Christian/Southwest Tennessee CC
 
PRIOR TO MIAMI

• Spent previous two seasons with Southwest Tennessee Community College
• Hit .317 last year with 45 RBI and 55 runs scored
• Set school record for career walks
• Drove in five runs in a game on multiple occasions during 2023 season
• Stole 36 bases for Southwest Tennessee over the past two seasons combined

PERSONAL

• Son of Muriel and Pat Zarlingo
• Has an October birthday

Coach Smiley on Zarlingo – "Anthony is a tough, throwback type of player that has the ability to play multiple positions."