Kyle Bates
Kansas Scouting Director

As  we  prepare  for  the  upcoming  2017  high  school  season,  we  will  be  taking  a 
preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.

Team: Wabaunsee
Nickname: Chargers
Class: 2-1A
Conference: Mid-East League
Head Coach: Jeron Weisshaar
Years as head coach at school: 12th year 
Twitter Handle: @wabchargers
2016 Overall Record: 11-12 
2016 Conference Finish: 0-10 (6^th Place)
2016 Post­ Season Finish: Lost in Regional Championship 

Number of Returning Starters/Pitchers: 3
Number of Returning Starters/Position Players: 8

PLAYERS WITH 2016 POST SEASON HONORS
Riley Tubbs, C, 2018, 1st Team All League, Honorable Mention KABC
Cooper Imthurn, IF/P, 2017, Honorable Mention All League and KABC
Mitchell Wertzberger, IF/P, 2017, Honorable Mention All League and KABC
Louis Vopata, Utility, 2017, Honorable Mention KABC
Heath Hier, 1B, 2017, Honorable Mention KABC

 

SEASON OUTLOOK
Wabaunsee looks to have a strong campaign in 2017 behind eight returning starters, three which are returning pitchers. The Chargers will be led by four seniors, Cooper Imthurn, Mitchell Wertzberger, Louis Vopata, and Heath Hier who all garnered post season awards through KABC in 2016. Junior catcher, Riley Tubbs will look to have a strong 2017 season after being awarded 1st Team All League as a sophomore in 2016. 
 
 

CLICK HERE, For more Kansas 2017 Team Previews

High School coaches can request a 2017 Team Survey by email PBR State Director, Shon Plack at, [email protected].

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