2015 Team Preview: Massillon Jackson
February 5, 2015
By Dylan Hefflinger and JD Heilmann
Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout and Ohio Scouting Director
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2015 Team Preview: Massillon jackson
School Name: Massillon Jackson
Coaches Name/Record: Bill Gamble // 78-33
2014 Record: 27-5
Conference: Federal League
Conference Record/Finish: 10-2
Division Level: I
Notable Alumni:
- Jeff Edwards - Valpo
- Jonny Nottingham - Akron
Notable Post-Season Accomplishments:
- 2014 Division I State Championship
- Federal League Champions
- No. 21 USA Today Final Ranking
- No. 5 PBR Final Regular Season Poll
- No. 10 OHSBCA Final Regular Season Poll
Number of Returning Starters/Pitchers: 3/5
Strengths of Team:
- Big game experience
- Pitching depth
- Fast athletes that love to compete
Weakness of Team:
- Roles have changed
- Developing trust and leadership
Key Losses from the Class of 2014:
- Jake Miller - IMG/Northern Kentucky
- Tim Turner - George Mason
- AJ Kloehn - Lafayette
- Kyle Mottice - Cincinnati
- Mike McCann - Mount Unon
Top Prospects in Class of 2015:
- Brent Solinger, RHP - Cedarville
- Zach Meese, LHP/OF - Lakeland CC
- Cody Eder, RHP/3B - Lakeland CC
- Nate Rearick, 2B/SS
- Jake Kempt, OF - Dayton (football)
Top Prospects in Class of 2016:
- Sam Miller, RHP/SS - 9-0 record in 49 innings w/wins against Moeller, Mentor, and North Royalton
- Jake Pallotta, SS - Standout three-sport athlete
- Zach Mottice, 2B/SS
- Christian Specht, RHP
- Glen Richardson, RHP
Top Prospects in Class of 2017:
- Dillon Dingler, C/SS/RHP
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