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PBR IA HS Team Preview: Centerville


Savannah Dennis
Prep Baseball Report Iowa

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As we prepare for the upcoming 2021 high school season, we will be taking a preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.



Team: Centerville
Nickname: Big Reds
Class: 3A
League: South Central Conference
Head Coach: Ryan Hodges
Years as Head Coach at School (Overall Record): 6 (109-68)
2020 Overall Record: 12-4
2020 League Record: 3-3
2020 League Finish: 3rd
2020 Post-Season Finish: 3A Substate Final

# of Returning Starters:
 6
# of Pitchers With 15+ Innings Returning: 3

# of Starters Lost:
 3
# of Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 1

PLAYERS TO WATCH: 
Brady Kauzlarich, P/CF, 2021- Southeastern

Myles Clawson, CF/P, 2021- Indian Hills

Otis Williams, SS/P, 2021- Indian Hills

Merrick Matthews, 1B/P/OF, 2021- Indian Hills

Kellen Johnson, OF/INF, 2021

Kade Mosley, UTL, 2022

Brody Tuttle, P/INF/C, 2023

Sabin Esaias, C/INF/P, 2023

Sylar Esaias, P/INF, 2024

 

ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL: 
Brett Kauzlarich- Simpson

Daniel Hargrave- Indian Hills

 

2021 OUTLOOK:
Every season brings new challenges, one thing this group does with relentless effort is embrace each challenge. We know each game we are going to be challenged due to the quality opponents we play. A very talented and experienced team that has the potential to make a deep run late in the season.” Head Coach Ryan Hodges