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

With the 2016 spring season right around the corner, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best high school coverage throughout the entire state.

Starting February 1st, we began releasing team previews for teams across the state, leading into the Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings.

To view the full list of 2016 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2016 Team Preview, click here.

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2016 Spring Team Preview: Tippecanoe Red Devils

Team Name: Tippecanoe Red Devils
Head Coach: Bruce Cahill
Division: II
2015 Record: 19-11
Conference Record: CBC, 12-4, 2nd place
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/3

2016 Team Strengths:

Defense

Pitching

Speed

2016 Team Weaknesses:

• Inexperience

Coach Outlook: We have a solid nucleus of returning players coming back in 2016. We always have high expectations and are looking forward to the upcoming season.

Top Returning Players:

• Brandon Gotthardt, SR, C/INF, 5’11” 170, R/R .347 BA
• Jacob Ambos, SR, P, 5’11” 160, L/L, 2-1 record, 2.17 ERA
• Aaron Hughes, JR, P/INF, 5’11” 170, R/R, .333 BA, 6 2B, 8-2 record, 1.59 ERA
• Bradley Calhoun, JR, P/1B, 6’2” 195, R/R, 2-2 record, 1.91 ERA
• Trevor Staggs, JR, P/3B, 6’1” 185, R/R, .350 BA, 8 extra BH
• Justyn Eichbaum, JR, OF/P, .320 BA, 27 K, 20 IP

Top Underclassmen:

• Cole Barhorst, solid catcher, developing into a good hitter
• Clay Barhorst, twin brother, OF, good hitter, speed
• Josh Riebe, outstanding hitter/1B prospect

 

A Look Back At 2015 Preseason Articles:

To view the 2015 Team Previews, click here.
To view the 2015 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

• Division I
• Division II
• Division III
• Division IV

To view the 2015 Preseason State Rankings, click below.

• Division I
• Division II
• Division III
• Division IV