2022 Team Previews: West Ranch Wildcats
February 8, 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 West Ranch Wildcats who are gonna rely on their 13 seniors in order to compete for a Foothill League title this spring.
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Team:
West Ranch Wildcats
Head Coach (years at school)
Ryan Lindgreen 1st year HC, 11th year total
Twitter Handle
CIF Section & Division
Southern Section, Division 1
Conference/League Name
Foothill League
Last Year’s Record
18-3
2021 Playoff Run
Lost, D-1 first round @ La Mirada
# of Returning Starters
7
# of Returning Pitchers
2
Team Expectations
We expect to contend for a Foothill League title.
Team Strengths
We are looking to rely on our 13 seniors to lead our team.
Areas of Improvement
Our pitching staff has the potential to be great, but needs experience.
College Commitments
N/A
Top 22s
Jake Callahan, SS/3B, 5'11" 165lbs, L/R -- Will hit top of our order and be an anchor on the infield.
Logan Mandel, C/1B, 6'0" 180lbs, R/R -- Our top power hitter and run producer, will be the backbone of our defense.
Jake Scwartz, P/1B, 5'11, 170lbs, L/L -- Best returning pitcher from 2021, will hit in the middle of our order.
Blake Schroeder, INF/OF, 5'11", 170lbs, R/R -- Our most athletic player, 2nd team All-CIF in 2021.
Top 23s
Ty DePerno, SS/C, 6'0" 180lbs, R/R -- Will lead our infield defense, great all-around hitter.
Brett Potter, CF, 6'2", 185lbs, R/R -- Tremendous athleticism, will be a difference maker in our lineup
Top 24s
Jackson Banuelos, P, 5'11" 165lbs, LHP -- Potential is very high, looking for him to contribute heavily in our rotation.
Aidan Buntich, P, 6'0" 165lbs -- High ceiling, will throw a lot of innings.
Brett Ishikawa, INF, 5'10" 165lbs, L/R -- Solid defender, developing power on offense
Top 25s
Landon Hu, INF/OF, 5'10" 160lbs, S/R -- Solid defender with good speed, true switch hitter with a solid approach from both sides
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 |