By Chris Valentine
PBR Ohio Scouting Director

The Dublin Jerome Celtics are coming off a 15-12 record in 2012. 

Now, with plenty of experience under their belt, the Celtics have high expectations heading into the spring. Coach Huesman’s only major loss comes in the form of his son Aaron, who has graduated and is starting as a freshman at the University of Dayton.

With seven starters returning to the lineup and six pitchers in the rotation, the Celtics are poised to be one of central Ohio’s top squads. The pitching staff is lead by a pair of Division I recruits in the form of right-handers Jason Johnson and Masashi Sakamoto. Meanwhile, the defense will be anchored by Sakamoto, catcher/infielder  Kyle Lento (Tiffin recruit), and outfielder Cam Wilms. While Tom Coon will provide a consistent offense threat, the Celtics biggest challenge will be maintaining a consistent offense throughout the season.

Class of 2013

• RHP, Jason Johnson – The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Dayton recruit uses a mid to upper 80’s fastball.
• RHP/IF, Masashi Sakamoto – The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Akron recruit will be counted on for his skills on the mound as well as in the field as the regular short stop.
• C/IF, Kyle Lento – The 5-foot-10, 175-pound Tiffin recruit will anchor the Celtic defense from behind the plate as well as see time in the infield.
• OF/RHP, Tom Coon –The 6-foot, 210-pound righty will be counted on in the middle of the Celtic order as well as an important arm in the rotation.
• OF, Cam Willms – The 6-foot, 170-pound speedy prospect will return to start in center field.

Class of 2014

• OF, Jake King – The 6-foot, 175-pound left-handed hitter will hit at the top of the Celtic’s order.
• IF/OF/RHP, Tyler Bookmyer – The 5-foot-9, 160-pound righty is a versatile player that lettered as a sophomore.
• LHP, Thomas Menker – The 6-foot-2, 170-pound southpaw is a crafty pitcher with potential.
• IF, Blaize Gorman – The 5-foot-9, 160-pound prospect is a versatile player that could play multiple roles.
• RHP, Matt Beebe – The 6-foot-4, 225-pound righty shows potential as a pitcher in the Celtic rotation.

Class of 2015

• RHP, Clayton Colvin
• OF, Dillon Miller
• C, Connor Willette

Class of 2016

• IF/OF, Zach Hazlett
• C, Justin Longbrake
• OF/IF, Chase Clouser