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Dublin Jerome Celtics

February 13, 2019
PBR Ohio Staff

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With the 2019 spring season right around the corner, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best high school coverage throughout the entire state. Starting in January, we began releasing team previews for teams across the state, leading into the Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings.

To view the full list of 2019 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

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2019 Spring Team Preview: Dublin Jerome Celtics

Team Name: Dublin Jerome Celtics
Head Coach: Chris Huesman
Division: I
2018 Record: 15-15
Conference Record: OCC 6-6 (4th)
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 8/6

2019 Team Strengths:

  • Chemistry
  • Hitting
  • Defense
  • Speed
  • Pitching

Coach Outlook: "Losing 2 starters, 1 of which was All-Ohio Rob Cope, brings back a ton of talent and most of that talent were sophomores, current Juniors. A solid senior class and a freshman class with several D1 candidates.  Jerome made it to the final 8 teams in the district out of 45 teams, losing a nail-bitter to Lancaster 5-4. The Celtics have lofty goals this season with almost everyone back. Return 1B/LHP Trent Belli, Ohio U commit, C/PHP Ryan Miller, ranked the number 1 catcher in Ohio his age group and a Tennessee commit, and a wealth of position players with tons of experience. Jerome is re-dedicating itself to getting back to where it used to be at the top of the Division with hard work and a new dedication from players that are bought in to Coach Huesman's philosophy. Look for the Celts, if they can get some young arms to step up, to make a deep tournament run and compete for another OCC title."

PBR Outlook: Coach Chris Huesman is confident about his 2019 Celtics and he should be, as Dublin Jerome has talent all across the roster. If some arms come around, look for the Celtics to be a team to watch in 2019.

Top Returning Players:

  • Trent Belli, 1B/LHP 6-4 220, senior, 3 year starter, OU commit.
  • Ryan Miller, C/UTIL/RHP 6'3 190, sophomore, started as a freshman, Tennessee commit. 
  • Carson Rengel, LHP, 6'3 200, senior, college recruit.
  • Hayden Schell, OF, 6'0 190, senior.
  • Nick Lapham, SS/RHP, Junior, 6'0 175. 
  • Ryan Callahan, Junior, starter as a sophomore, OF.
  • Adam Booth, junior, 2B/RHP, started as a sophomore.

Top Newcomers:

  • Sam Stoner, Sophomore, OF.
  • Avery Mlicki, UTIL, coming back from hockey injury that caused him to miss all of last year.

A Look Back At The 2018 Season:

To view the 2018 Team Previews, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To view the 2018 All-State Teams, click below.

To view the 2018 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

A Look Back At The 2017 Season:

To view the 2017 Team Previews, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To view the 2017 All-State Teams, click below.

To view the 2017 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.