PBR IA HS Team Preview: Gilbert
May 19, 2021
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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: Gilbert
Nickname: Tigers
Class: 3A
League: Raccoon River
Head Coach: Jeremy Eldred
Years as Head Coach at School (Overall Record): 5 (108-48)
2020 Overall Record: 23-4
2020 League Record: 12-2
2020 League Finish: 1st
2020 Post-Season Finish: Runner up
# of Returning Starters: 9
# of Pitchers With 15+ Innings Returning: 3
# of Starters Lost: 0
# of Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 1
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Easton Johnson, P, 2021- Creighton
Nick Chasey, SS, 2021- Ellsworth
Sam Vanderpool, P, 2021- Simpson
Tucker Hanson, OF, 2021
Alec Bell, P, 2023
Brock Christensen, INF, 2023
Zach Wilson, 2024
Tony Ruba, 2024
Bode Hatfield, 2024
ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Steven Lawrence- Wartburg
Nathen Chasey- Valparaiso
2021 OUTLOOK:
“We are excited to get to have a full season this year. We are excited to be moving to the Raccoon River conf this year. The boys have been working hard getting ready for this up coming season. The expectations are high for this group, and they are putting in the work to achieve their goals.” Head Coach Jeremy Eldred