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First baseman Ryan Hotmer has always been known for his bat, a bat packed with more punch than an Olympic boxer.

Hotmer is now seeking a way to pack his punch with wood bats while playing for the summer collegiate Toledo Black Hawks in the Toledo Amateur Baseball Federation.

A 2010 Lake graduate, Hotmer smashed a team record 15 home runs during his three-year varsity career and finished his senior season with seven home runs and was a dominating presence on the mound, recording a 6-3 record with a 1.74 ERA in 52.1 innings pitched for the Flyers.