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Canton Central Catholic Crusaders

January 23, 2019
PBR Ohio Staff

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With the 2019 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 in January, 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 2019 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

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2019 Spring Team Preview: Canton Central Catholic Crusaders

Team Name: Canton Central Catholic Crusaders
Head Coach: Dan Massarelli
Division: III
2018 Record: 16-9
Conference Record: Independent
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/7

2019 Team Strengths:

  • Veterans
  • Pitching Depth
  • Baseball IQ

Coach Outlook: "With the main core of our roster coming back and the entire pitching staff, as long we stay healthy, and score a run, we should have some success."

PBR Outlook: Coming off a 16 win season in 2018, the Crusaders and head coach Dan Massarelli are looking to take the next step in 2019. With a core coming back including the entire pitching staff, look for the Crusaders to be a team to watch all year long.

Top Returning Players:

  • Austin Beck (Video), INF/P, Jr, 5-9, 150, R/R
  • Brad Kling, INF/P, Sr, 5-9, 150, R/R
  • Calvin Burns, OF/1B/P, Sr. 6-2, 190, L/R
  • Chris Wilson, 3B, Sr, 5-11, 160, R/R
  • Austin Nupp, OF/P, Jr, 6-1, 185, R/R
  • Drew Hallgren, 3B/1B/P, Sr. 6-2, 185, R/R
  • Andrew Halas, INF/P, Jr, 5-9, 155, R/R
  • Cameron Johnson, C, Sr, 5-11, 205, R/R
  • Zach Wassil, SS/OF/P, Sr, 5-9, 170, R/R

Top Underclassmen:

  • Christian Turner, 1B, 6-0, 200, R/R

A Look Back At The 2018 Season:

To view the 2018 Team Previews, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To view the 2018 All-State Teams, click below.

To view the 2018 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

A Look Back At The 2017 Season:

To view the 2017 Team Previews, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To view the 2017 All-State Teams, click below.

To view the 2017 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.