Kyle Bates
Kansas Scouting Director

As  we  prepare  for  the  upcoming  2017  high  school  season,  we  will  be  taking  a 
preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.

Team: Holcomb
Nickname: Longhorns
Class: 4A-DII
Conference: GWAC
Head Coach: Todd VanCleave
Years as head coach at school: 6th year 
Twitter Handle: @HolcombBaseball
2016 Overall Record: 16-4
2016 Conference Finish: 9-2 (1st Place)
2016 Post­ Season Finish: Lost in Regionals

Number of Returning Starters/Pitchers: 4
Number of Returning Starters/Position Players: 8

PLAYERS WITH 2016 POST SEASON HONORS
Conner VanCleave, LHP, 2017, 4A-II Player of the Year  (University of Kansas)
Brandon Stegman, 2B, 2017, 2nd Team All-State 
Kaden Tichenor, 3B, 2018, 2nd Team All-State
AJ Ortega, OF, 2018, 2nd Team All-State



PLAYERS TO WATCH
Jamison Martin, C/OF, 2018 
Paden Cornelson, OF, 2018  

SEASON OUTLOOK
The Longhorns were the team to beat in 2016 with an overall record of 16-4 and 9-2 in the GWAC. University of Kansas commit Conner VanCleave led the charge in 2016 earning 4AII Player of the Year. Holcomb looks to be impressive again this year as they return 8 starters from the 2016 campaign. 

With the new pitch count rules taking place, the Longhorns will be looking for several pitchers to step up including Brayden Goddard who posted a 3.00 ERA in 2016. Brandon Stegman will look to have repeat performance after posting a .483 batting average last spring. The Longhorns are hopeful for a postseason run in 2017 and will be looking for strong performances from Alex Ortega, Chance Rodriguez, AJ Ortega, Kaden Tichenor, and Braden Rupp to do so. 

CLICK HERE, For more Kansas 2017 Team Previews

High School coaches can request a 2017 Team Survey by email PBR State Director, Shon Plack at, [email protected].

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