Urbana High School senior Grady Lantz has officially signed his commitment papers to continue his baseball career at The Ohio State University.
Lantz originally announced his commitment to the Buckeyes on October 6, 2025, and has now made it official by signing his papers.
A three-sport athlete at Urbana, Lantz has built an impressive athletic résumé while also excelling in the classroom. He is a member of the Urbana High School National Honor Society after being inducted in 2025.
Lantz was surrounded by family, friends, teammates, and coaches as he officially signed his commitment papers, celebrating the milestone and the next step in his baseball career.
Lantz talks about his commitment process and what made him choose Ohio State.
On the baseball field, Lantz plays both pitcher and infield. He earned CBC Second-Team honors in 2024 and 2025 before being named First-Team All-CBC in 2026. He also received All-Ohio Division Four Honorable Mention recognition this past season.
Lantz has represented Team Ohio at Prep Baseball’s Future Games multiple times, showcasing his talent against some of the top players in the country.
His success extends beyond baseball. As Urbana’s quarterback, Lantz was a three-time First-Team All-CBC selection from 2024 through 2026. He was also named the 2026 CBC Kenton Trail Offensive Player of the Year and earned All-Ohio Honorable Mention honors in both 2025 and 2026.
On the basketball court, Lantz has been a two-time First-Team All-CBC selection as a combo guard.
Lantz’s signing marks the next step in an accomplished high school athletic career as he prepares to take his talents to Ohio State and compete at the collegiate level.
