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2015 Team Preview: Cuyahoga Heights

March 5, 2015

By Dylan Hefflinger and PBR Staff
Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout

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2015 Team Preview: Cuyahoga Heights

School Name: Cuyahoga Heights
Coaches Name: Marc Lowther
2014 Record: 18-6
Conference: Chagrin Valley Metro
Conference Record: 7-3
Division Level: IV

Postseason Accomplishments:

  • 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014 – Regional Runner-Up
  • 2012 State Runner-Up

Key Players Lost From 2014:

  • Zac Lowther LHP/1B Xavier
  • Dylan Denner SS
  • Trent Gallo OF
  • Tyler Gallo C
  • Nick Orr 2B

Number of Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/3

Strengths of Team:

  • Pitching

Weaknesses of Team:

  • Experience at key positions up the middle

Top Prospects in Class of 2015:

  • Ryan Oryl, 1B, Sr. 5-11, 230, R/R Solid hitter and fielder
  • Craig McDaniel, OF, Sr. 5-10, 180, R/R Good speed and range solid hitter

Top Prospects in Class of 2016:

  • Aaron Kucia, LHP/OF, Jr. 6-3, 190, L/L command of multiple pitches and good hitter
  • Michael Hartman, RHP, Jr. 6-2, 245, R/R Power arm

Notable College/MLB Alumni:

  • Jason Ryba Baltimore (retired)
  • Zac Lowther Xavier (present)

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