Walsh Jesuit’s Yassir Kahook Commits to University of Toledo
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH August 22, 2018 — Walsh Jesuit senior, Yassir Kahook has made a
commitment to continue his academic and athletic career as a Rocket for the University of Toledo. He will
play for the school’s NCAA Division I baseball program under Head Baseball Coach, Cory Mee.
A right-handed pitcher for the Warriors, Kahook was part of the nationally-ranked, 2018 Northcoast
League Championship team. He was also part of the team to the Regional Semifinals in 2017 and was a
member of the nationally-ranked 2016 team. With a record of 5-0 in the 2018 season and an ERA of 1.18,
Kahook struck out 39 batters in just a little over 35 innings pitched, while only allowing a total of nine
walks. For his accomplishments, he was named First Team 2018 Northeast Ohio All-District Team and
Second Team All-Ohio.
“Yassir Kahook is one of the most mature, dedicated, relentlessly focused baseball players we have ever had
in our program,” said Chris Kaczmar, head baseball coach at Walsh Jesuit.  “It’s going to be difficult starting
a season without Yassir down the road because he was such an integral part of this era of Walsh Jesuit
baseball.  More importantly, he is a remarkable person and dear friend to so many. Yassir is also a fierce
competitor with an outstanding mound presence and a real passion for the game.  He has an excellent grasp
of his craft, he is very consistent, and he possesses tremendous control.  The career he has already had for us
is special, we are so fortunate to have him back for one more year, and I am thrilled he will play at the
Division I level for such a good program under Coach Mee at Toledo.”
According to Kahook, playing college baseball has always been one of his goals. "It has been an absolute
honor to be part of the Walsh Jesuit Baseball program that has had so many great teams and players over the
years. Coach Kaczmar and the entire baseball staff at Walsh has guided me not only in baseb all but in life
over the years," said Kahook. “The opportunity to play college baseball is something I am very excited
about. I am grateful to Coach Mee and the Toledo staff for giving me this opportunity.”
While a student at Walsh Jesuit, Kahook also volunteers at has served as a local Little League and Youth
basketball coach. He plans to major in business at the University of Toledo. He is the son of Mark and
Bonnie Kahook of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
About Walsh Jesuit High School
Walsh Jesuit is a Catholic, college preparatory high school and one of approximately 50 Jesuit secondary
schools in the United States. Recognized twice as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S.
Department of Education (the only high school in Northeast Ohio to receive this prestigious award twice),
Walsh Jesuit operates in the spirit of St. Ignatius Loyola, guiding its students to be intellectually competent,
open to growth, loving, religious, and committed to doing justice. Founded in 1964 and located in
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the school has a coed enrollment of more than 1,000.