2022 Season Preview: Simi Valley Pioneers
February 7, 2022
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The Road to the California State Games begins with the 2022 California high school baseball season. With the season just around the corner, our Staff has begun putting out team previews from all around the state getting you prepare for another year of exciting coverage.
Today we focus on the Simi Valley Pioneers who are returning key contributors from last year's team along with a lot of athleticism where they hope to make a run at a league title and a deep playoff run.
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Team:
Simi Valley High School Pioneers
Head Coach (years at school)
John Arisohn 8
Twitter Handle
CIF Section & Division
CIF SS-D2
Conference/League Name
Coastal Canyon League
Last Year’s Record
17-10
2021 Playoff Run
Lost in 1st round to Ocean View
# of Returning Starters
5
# of Returning Pitchers
5
Team Expectations
With a high number of returners and a lot of athleticism we expect to make a run at a league title and a deep playoff run.
Team Strengths
Athleticism all around the field.
Areas of Improvement
Pitching depth and team depth in all positions.
College Commitments
NA
Top 22s
Shane Alderete, LHP, 2022, 5'8" 150, 1st Team all league, 58ks in 57.7 innings, 1.09 ERA.
Andrew Nykoluk, SS, 2022, 5'11" 165, R/R, Stellar defensive infielder who has power to both sides of the field.
Top 23s
Ethan Pena 3B/2B, 6'3" 165, R/R. In 20 games last year hit 385, with 6 doubles, 3 HRs, 15 RBI, and 17 runs scored.
Aiden Nykoluk, OF/RHP, 6'0 170, R/R. Incredibly athletic outfielder with a plus arm in the outfield and on the mound.
Ethan Walgren OF, 6'2, 160 R/R. Great outfield defender, hits to all fields well, and just grinds out at bats.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/06 | The MAX - McCook, Ill. |
SoCal Rising Stars: Los Angeles | CA | 02/27 | O'Malley Field |
SoCal Rising Stars: Orange County | CA | 03/20 | JSerra High School |
SoCal Rising Stars: Inland Empire | CA | 04/24 | Corona High School |
SoCal Rising Stars Games | CA | 06/04 | O'Malley Field |
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