Watkins Memorial Warriors
March 19, 2018
With the 2018 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 mid-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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2018 Spring Team Preview: Watkins Memorial Warriors
Team Name: Watkins Memorial Warriors
Head Coach: Donald A. Schone
Division: I
2017 Record: 14-16-1
Conference Record: Licking County League, 13-0, 1st Place
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 11/6
2018 Team Strengths:
- Experience
- Arms on the mound
Coach Outlook: Conference play is going to be tough every night but if we can continue to grow, we can compete for a league title and make a run in the tournament.
PBR Outlook: The Watkins Memorial Warriors and head coach Donald Schone look to be competitive all year in the tough Licking County League. Many arms return for the Warriors which should help all year.
Top Returning Players:
- Drake Bauer: P, 2018, 6’1/185 - Video Below
- Brandon Casto: C, 2018, 5’11/155, R/R
- Austin Dzierwa: P/Utl, 2018, 5’10/170, R/R - Charleston Commit
- Gabe Shroyer: OF, 2018, 5’10/175
- James Bailey: OF/LHP, 2018, 6'0/125 - Owens Community Commit
- Ben Sexton: P, 2018, 5’10/160 -Owens Community Commit
- Zach Schone: INF, 2018, 6’0/145, R/R - Ohio Dominican Commit
- Jeremiah Cangelosi: INF/RHP, 2019, 6'0/175, R/R
- Brody Clark: P, 2018, - Owens Community Commit
- Thomas Gallant: OF/P, 2018, 6’0/180 - Mt Union Commit
Top Underclassmen:
- Brett Morrison: 2020, 6’2/215, R/R
- Reece McNelly: SS/2B, 2020, 5’11/150, R/R
- Zephania Harvey: 2020, 5’11/160, L/L
- Luke Mumford: 2021, 5’9/150, R/R
- Zach Christianson: 2021, 5’10/150, R/R
- Keegan Lilly: 2021, 6’3/140, R/R
A Look Back At The 2017 Season:
To view the 2017 Team Previews, click here.
To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.
- State Final Four Roundup
- State Final Four Scouting Notebook
- News, notes and numbers from each of the top prospects at state
- ABC's of the OHSAA State Tournament
- 6th Annual Top 22 All-Tournament Team
To view the 2017 All-State Teams, click below.
To view the 2017 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.
A Look Back At 2016 Preseason Articles:
To view the 2016 Team Previews, click here.
To view the 2016 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.
A Look Back At 2015 Preseason Articles:
To view the 2015 Team Previews, click here.
To view the 2015 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.
