Pickerington North Panthers
March 5, 2018
With the 2018 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 mid-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.
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2018 Spring Team Preview: Pickerington North Panthers
Team Name: Pickerington North Panthers
Head Coach: Tim Thomas
Division: I
2017 Record: 8-18
Conference Record: OCC, 5-9, 4th
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/5
Team Strengths:
- Chemistry
- Athleticism
- Depth
Coach Outlook: “Looking forward to getting back to competing everyday in practice, games and for an OCC championship.”
PBR Outlook: After a dream season in 2016, the Panthers took a step back in 2017, but looks to get right back at it in 2018 with high hopes. The Panthers have a talented group, so look for a solid season from the Panthers.
Top Returning Players:
- 2018 Mitchell Smith (SS/RHP) – Ohio State Commit - Video Below
- 2019 Drew Salinas (3B/C) – Uncommitted
- 2019 Cam Jenkins (OF) – Uncommitted
- 2019 Brock Vinci (RHP/1B) – Uncommitted
- 2018 Matt Sciacca (LHP) – Uncommitted
- 2020 Jarrett Barnes (SS/OF) – Uncommitted
Top Underclassmen:
- 2019 Drew Salinas (3B/C) – Uncommitted
- 2019 Cam Jenkins (OF) – Uncommitted
- 2019 Brock Vinci (RHP/1B) – Uncommitted
- 2020 Jarrett Barnes (SS/OF) – Uncommitted
A Look Back At The 2017 Season:
To view the 2017 Team Previews, click here.
To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.
- State Final Four Roundup
- State Final Four Scouting Notebook
- News, notes and numbers from each of the top prospects at state
- ABC's of the OHSAA State Tournament
- 6th Annual Top 22 All-Tournament Team
To view the 2017 All-State Teams, click below.
To view the 2017 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.
A Look Back At 2016 Preseason Articles:
To view the 2016 Team Previews, click here.
To view the 2016 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.
A Look Back At 2015 Preseason Articles:
To view the 2015 Team Previews, click here.
To view the 2015 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.
