2017 Spring Team Preview: Byron Center
March 14, 2017
By Dylan Hefflinger, Aaron Wilson and PBR Staff
Editor in Chief/Scout / Assistant Director of Scouting
With the 2017 spring season right around the corner, PBR Michigan is eagerly anticipating bringing the great state of Michigan the best high school coverage throughout the entire state.
Starting in Mid-March, 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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2017 Spring Team Preview: Byron Center
Team Name: Byron Center
Head Coach: Brent Gates
Division: I
2016 Record: 25-11
Conference Record: OK Green
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 4/2
2017 Team Strengths:
- Defense
- Speed
- Pitching
- Offense
2017 Team Weaknesses:
- Pitching Depth
Coach Outlook: "Solid group of upperclassman who have had success will look to build on a solid 2016 season."
PBR Outlook: A year after 25 wins, coach Gates and his Bulldogs look to take the next step in 2017 with a solid core of upperclassmen to go along with talented youth.
Top Returning Players:
- Nate Roede, INF/P, 2017
- Noah Bloye, CF, 2017
- Ethan Graber, INF, 2017
- Zac Saltzgaber, INF, 2017
- Caleb Regan, C, 2019
- Brennan Baar, P, 2017
Top Underclassmen:
- Jacob Willemsen, OF, 2018
- Jason Purlee, INF, 2018
- Tyler Jackman, P, 2018
- Trenton Champlin, P, 2018
- Marcus Cisco, INF, 2019
- Cam Schuelke, INF, 2020
- Joe Sturtz, OF/P, 2020
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.
To view the 2016 Preseason State Rankings, 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 here.
To view the 2015 Preseason State Rankings, click below.