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Valley Indians

January 21, 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.

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2019 Spring Team Preview: Valley Indians 

Team Name: Valley Indians
Head Coach: Nolan Crabtree
Division: III
2018 Record: 18-12
Conference Record: Southern Ohio Conference II, 8-6 (4th)
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/3

2019 Team Strengths:

  • Experience
  • Hitting
  • Defense Up Middle
  • Ace Pitcher
  • Speed

Coach Outlook: "We were district champions last season and regional semifinalists. We return 7 of 9 starters and have the opportunity to have a successful 2019 season."

PBR Outlook: A team to watch in 2019 is the Lucasville Valley Indians. Head coach Nolan Crabree returns seven starters and three arms from the 2018 season that saw the Indians win 18 games and advance to regionals. I would keep an eye on them this spring in D-III.

Top Returning Players:

  • Tanner Cunningham (Video), LHP/OF, 2019, 6-0/170, L/L, 4 year starter. Last year (2018) stats -- .384 avg .522 obp .535 slg 1.057 ops, 58 IP, 3.23 ERA, 1.49 WHIP
    5 outfield assists.1st Team All-League and All-District. Career Tournament ERA: 1.14, 62 career walks in 298 Plate Appearances, Team’s #1 pitcher during sophomore and junior seasons. Produces on the mound, in the field, and at the plate
  • Jake Ashkettle, SS/RHP, 2020, 5-11/165, R/R. Will be a 2 year starter. Last year stats... Had a slash line of .381/.464/.474/.939. Finished 1st or 2nd on team in 6 offensive categories including runs, rbi, obp, avg, ops, and xbh. Was an all-league selection
  • Andrew Andronis, C/OF, 2021, 5-10/165, R/R. Started every game as a freshman... 2018 slash line of .380/.432/.480/.912 while hitting leadoff and leading the team in SB. Was top 3 on the team in 6 offensive categories and was an All-District selection.

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.