2015 Team Preview: Grandville
February 24, 2015
By Dylan Hefflinger and PBR Staff
Editor in Chief/Scout
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2015 Team Preview: Grandville
Team Name: Grandville
Coaches Name/Record: Ricky Clark, 40-19
2014 Record: 24-9
Conference: OK - Red
Conference Record/Finish: 13-2, 1st
Division Level: 1
Key Losses from 2014 Team:
- Oliver Jaskie - University of Michigan
- Troy Merriman - Findlay
- Brenden Kelly - North Central College
- Joe Malone - Davenport University
- Mitch Dykstra
Number of Returning Starters/Pitchers: 4/0
Strengths of Team:
- Work Ethic
- Leadership
Weaknesses of Team:
- Pitching Experience
Top Prospects in Class of 2015:
- Brian Cappiello - OF - 5'10" 180, Committed to Findlay
- Jake Garbarino - C - 6'0" 215, Committed to Northwestern
- Brandon Hass - LHP/OF - 6'2
Top Prospects in Class of 2016:
- Bailey Peterson - MIF - 6'0" - 170
- Jay Brandt - MIF - 5'10" - 150
Top Prospects in Class of 2017:
- Josh Waalkes - RHP - 6'2" - 190
- Brady Paganelli - INF - 5'10" - 150
- Connor Gifford - OF/LHP - 6'0" 170
Top Prospects in Class of 2018:
- Tom Blitchok - C - 6'2" 190
Notable College/MLB Alumni:
- Sam Russell
- Dan Russell
- Jesse Hernandez
- Brent Gates
- Oliver Jaskie
- Troy Merriman
- Brenden Kelley
- Joe Malone
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