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2015 Team Preview: Lima Central Catholic

February 2, 2015

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By Dylan Hefflinger and JD Heilmann
Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout and Ohio Director of Scouting

From now until the start of the 2015 season, Prep Baseball Report Ohio will bring you in-depth team previews throughout the entire state. If your coach has not filled out the survey please have him do so through this link.

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2015 Team Preview: Lima Central Catholic

School Name: Lima Central Catholic
Coaches Name/Record: John Schnieders
2014 Record: 12-16
Conference: Independent
Division Level: III

Postseason Accomplishments:

  • 2013 District Champions
  • 2012 Division III State Runner-up

Key Players Lost From 2014:

  • Colin Stolly, RHP/IF, Ohio Wesleyan
  • Luke Baumgartner, C
  • Trevor Hoff, RHP
  • Jamaal Hairston, RHP
  • Drew Jennings, IF

Number of Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/4

Strengths of Team:

  • Defense
  • Speed
  • Experience

Weakness of Team:

  • No dominant pitcher has emerged
  • Consistency

Top Prospects in Class of 2015:

  • Jacob Judy, OF, 5'10 165, L/L. Athletic left-handed outfielder.
  • Brad Stolly, C/IF, 6'0 200, R/R. Three-year starter at catcher.

Top Prospects in Class of 2016:

  • Ethan O'Connor, IF/P, 6'3, 195, R/R. Great athlete. Three-sports. QB football, Forward in basketball. Started as freshman in baseball.

Top Prospects in Class of 2018:

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