Preseason Preview: Sandra Day O'Connor
February 17, 2022
Opening Day is around the corner, try outs have been held, and rosters are soon to be set. The Arizona Interscholastic Association has announced that opening day of the 2022 season will commence on Wednesday, February 23rd. The PBR Arizona staff begins its 2022 season coverage starting with our preseason team previews, where we will take notes from coaches, and highlight returning players, newcomers, and some sleepers. Over the next couple weeks and leading up to opening day, we will be highlighting some of the top programs in state in our team previews. PBR will also be publishing its state Power 25 rankings that will be updated every Monday once the season begins. Throughout the season, PBR will be pumping out coverage, highlighting individual players, games, rankings, scouting reports and nominating a player of the week. PBR looks forward to getting out there this spring to see some great baseball.
Today, we look into:
Team: Sandra Day O'Connor High School (6A, Desert Valley)
2021 Record: 15-8
Head Coach: Jeff Baumgartner
Returning Starters: 5
Returning Pitchers: 2
OUTLOOK
KEY PLAYERS LOST:
Name | State | School | Class | Position | Commitment |
Chase Valentine | AZ | Sandra Day O'Connor | 2021 | SS | Central AZ |
Barrett Skaugrud | AZ | Sandra Day O'Connor | 2021 | RHP/3B | Yavapai |
TOP RETURNERS:
Name | State | School | Class | Position | Commitment |
Preston Lucas | AZ | Sandra Day O'Connor | 2022 | C | - |
Hustyn Wheeler | AZ | Sandra Day O'Connor | 2024 | OF/LHP | Oregon State |
Josh Butler | AZ | Sandra Day O'Connor | 2023 | OF/RHP | Arizona State |
Kolt Kurzman | AZ | Sandra Day O'Connor | 2022 | 2B | Glendale CC |
PRESEASON MVP:
Name | State | School | Class | Position | Commitment |
Preston Lucas | AZ | Sandra Day O'Connor | 2022 | C | - |
TOP NEWCOMERS:
Name | State | School | Class | Position | Commitment |
Jake Sanko | AZ | Sandra Day O'Connor | 2024 | SS | - |
Nico Rijo-Berger | AZ | Sandra Day O'Connor | 2024 | 3B/RHP | Brigham Young |
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Phoenix Rising Stars ID | AZ | 02/21 | Desert Ridge High School - Phoenix, AZ |