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Meet Matt Ponatoski: Dual-Sport Phenom and Elite QB Prospect
September 8, 2025
Matt Ponatoski won Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year in both football and baseball—only one other athlete has done that.
Matt Ponatoski threw for over 4,100 yards and 57 touchdowns. He also hit .462 with four home runs. That dual production earned him something almost no one achieves: Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year in both football and baseball.
The Archbishop Moeller junior made the Elite 11 after his Pro Day performance and plans to play both sports in college. Oregon, Arkansas, and Kentucky are his top choices, though the MLB Draft could alter his path. For now, Ponatoski is focused on his senior season.
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