PBR IA HS Team Preview: Pleasant Valley
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: Pleasant Valley
Nickname: Spartans
Class: 4A
League: MAC
Head Coach: Derek Stecklein
Years as Head Coach at School (Overall Record): 2 (38-24)
2020 Overall Record: 13-12
2020 League Record: 11-5
2020 League Finish: 2nd (tied)
2020 Post-Season Finish: Lost in State Quarterfinal
# of Returning Starters: 7
# of Pitchers With 15+ Innings Returning: 3
# of Starters Lost: 2
# of Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 2
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Seth Clausen, INF/P, 2021- Minnesota
Alex Clemons, INF/P, 2021- Coe College
Carson Albrecht, INF, 2021- Central College
Matthew Meyer, OF/P, 2021- Simpson
ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Will Christopherson P - Michigan State
Kyle Stoddard P - Blackhawk CC
Ely Adams U - Blackhawk CC
Max Slavens INF - Western Illinois
Peyton Lindmark INF - Luther
Jack Young - Parkland CC
Jose Lara - Parkland CC
Andrew Doyle - Central College
2021 OUTLOOK:
“With a lot of returning starters, expectations are high. We have a veteran group looking to help us take the next step. We will rely heavily on our pitching depth and ability to move from base to base. We are excited to get started and see what the year will bring.” Head Coach Derek Stecklein