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Upper Arlington Golden Bears

February 26, 2021
Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout

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With 2020 now in the past, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best 2021 high school coverage that can be found anywhere. Starting in January, we began releasing team previews for squads across the state. Ahead, we will have Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings coming your way.

To view the full list of 2021 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2021 Team Preview, click here.

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2021 Spring Team Preview: Upper Arlington Golden Bears

Team Name: Upper Arlington Golden Bears
Head Coach: Sam Clark
Division: I
2019 Record: 21-10
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/6

2021 Team Strengths:

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Lineup Depth
  • Rotation Depth

Coach Outlook: "I am looking forward to watching this year's group compete. We have a hungry group of young men who are eager to compete for a league championship and more. Only graduating five Seniors from the 2020 roster, we return several pieces of what was expected to be an exciting 2020 lineup. Returning 13 Seniors, 3 Juniors, and a Sophomore from last year’s Varsity roster, we will lean on our Senior depth at the plate, in the field, and on the mound for a successful 2021 campaign."

Top Returning Players:

  • Joe Hendrix, C, 2021, 5-11/195, L/R, .345 AVG, .414 SLG
  • Philip Vilardo, SS, 2021, 5-1/180, R/R - Adrian College Commit

Class of 2021 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Joe Hendrix
  • Philip Vilardo (Video Below)
  • Jackson Evans, 1B, 2021, 5-11/185, L/R
  • Dominic Chiavaroli, LHP, 2021, L/L, 6-4/215
  • Michael Chieffo, RHP, 2021, 5-11/155, R/R - West Liberty University Commit
  • Nicklaus Porter, OF, 2021, 6-1/170, R/R - Owens CC Commit
  • Rafe McClure, RHP, 2021, 6-6/190, R/R - Washington and Jefferson College Commit
  • Christopher Jackson, P, 2021, 6-1/180, R/R - Otterbein University
  • Will Henry, OF/LHP, 2021, L/L, 6-1/162

Class of 2022 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Kuyper Lashutka, INF/OF, 2022, 6-1/175, R/R
  • Alex Whetsell, 3B, 2022, 6/180, R/R

Class of 2023 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • James Hayek - INF, 2023, 6/170, L/R
  • Michael Glaser - RHP, 2023, 6-3/200, L/R
  • Joey Harder - LHP, 2023, 5-10/170, L/L
  • Maxwell Layne, OF/RHP, 2023, 5-9/155, R/R

Class of 2024 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Cameron Baker, 1B/OF, 2024, 6/165, L/L

A Look Back At What Would've Been The 2020 Season:

To view each of the parts to the No 'Last Dance' Series, click below:

To view the 2020 Team Previews, click here.

To view the 2020 Preseason All-State Teams, click here.

To view the 2020 Virtual Ohio High School State Tournament/Preseason Team Rankings, click here.

A Look Back At The Last Decade:

To view the Ohio High School All-Decade Team 2010-2019, click here.

A Look Back At The 2019 Season:

To view the 2019 Team Previews, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To view the 2019 All-State Teams, click below.

To view the 2019 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

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.

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