2023 High School Preview: Northwestern
February 27, 2023
Northwestern High School Preview
PROGRAM INFORMATION
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Northwestern High School
MASCOT Trojans
CLASSIFICATION 4A
REGION 3
HEAD COACH Ryan Hunt
TWITTER @NHSTrojansBB
INSTAGRAM nhs_baseball17
HOME FIELD: 2503 West Main Street
PROGRAM HISTORY
PROGRAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
2017 AAAAA State Champions | 2x Upper State Champions 2014, 2017 | 8x District Champions 09,10,11,12,14,15,16,17 | 21x Region Champions 92,93,94,95,96,97,02,03,04,05,07,08,09,10,11,12,13,14,16,17,18
PREVIEWING 2023
PRESEASON EVENT:
Shipyard PBR Showdown, Shipyard Park, March 2nd-5th. 14 teams.
SPRING BREAK:
Slugfest, York High School. 8 teams
STARTERS RETURNING: 7
RETURNING PITCHERS: 4
WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
Expected Team Strength - Northwestern strengths will be defense, pitching and catching.
QUOTE FROM THE COACH:
Excited to see the young guys on the mound with a veteran catcher and veteran defense behind them.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Owen Sarna
Class of 2023 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: RHP
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High School: NorthwesternState: SC
- Summer Team: Legacy Baseball 2023
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Height: 6-1Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Andrew Sands
Class of 2024 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: NorthwesternState: SC
- Summer Team: Legacy Baseball 17 U
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Height: 6-0Weight: 210lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jack Burton
Class of 2023 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: NorthwesternState: SC
- Summer Team: Carolina Reds 2022
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Height: 6-0Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Cole Smith
Class of 2025 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: northwestern highState: SC
- Summer Team: Legacy 2025
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Height: 5-10Weight: 159lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Charlie Bailey
Class of 2026 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Northwestern HighState: SC
- Summer Team: Dirtbags National 2026
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Height: 6-0Weight: 186lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Sawyer Howe
Class of 2024 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: SS
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High School: NorthwesternState: SC
- Summer Team: T24
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Height: 5-5Weight: 130lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Lawson Baucom
Class of 2024 / 2B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: OF
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High School: NorthwesternState: SC
- Summer Team: T24
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Height: 5-1Weight: 108lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Finley Polk, 2025 1B/RHP, Uncommitted, 6'3 LHH with pop, 4A All State Football Quarterback this year who will play a big part in the Trojans offense.
Jon Black, 2026, MIF, Uncommitted, Sure handed intelligent freshman that plays the game the right way.
Garrison Cain 2023, Brodie Kennedy 2023 are all returning starters that will play a big role.
- SC Team Carolina Trials - Columbia: Outfielders Scouting Reports 9/03/24
- SC Team Carolina Trials - Columbia: Infielders Scouting Reports 8/30/24
- SC Top Prospect Games: Superlatives - Position Players 8/30/24
- SC South Carolina Rankings: 2025 Class New Comers 8/30/24
- SC Team Carolina Trials - Columbia: Pitcher Scouting Reports 8/29/24