PBR Iowa High School Preview: Clarke
May 9, 2022
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As we prepare for the upcoming 2022 high school season, we will be taking a preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.
Team: Clarke
Nickname: Indians
Class: 3A
League: South Central
Head Coach: Lonnie Smith
Years as Head Coach at School (Overall Record): 4 (31-65)
2021 Overall Record: 15-15
2021 League Record: 9-9
2021 League Finish: 4th
2021 Post-Season Finish: Lost 1st round
# of Returning Starters: 2
# of Pitchers With 15+ Innings Returning: 1
# of Starters Lost: 7
# of Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 3
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Josue Torres, P/OF, 2022
Jesus Vega, P/SS, 2024
Bo Otto, C, 2024
Brock Watson, IF/P, 2025
Ashton Giza, IF/P, 2024
Jayden Giza, CF/P, 2022
ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Conner Deutsch - Iowa Wesleyan University
Will Smith - Iowa Wesleyan University
2022 OUTLOOK:
“Our team is young, but prepared. Last summer, we ended a stretch where we had started the same group of core varsity players since their freshman year. This has given this year's young players a chance to develop at the lower levels and has them ready to play at the varsity level and be competitive this summer.” Head Coach Lonnie Smith