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By Dylan Hefflinger, Aaron Wilson and PBR Staff
Editor in Chief/Scout / Assistant Director of Scouting

With the 2016 spring season right around the corner, PBR Michigan is eagerly anticipating bringing the great state of Michigan the best high school coverage throughout the entire state.

Starting February 1st, we began releasing team previews for teams across the state, leading into the Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2016 Team Preview, click here.

Interested in attending a PBR Michigan event? Check out our schedule by clicking here.

2016 Spring Team Preview: Bad Axe Hatchets

Team Name: Bad Axe Hatchets
Head Coach: Bob Breault, 54-50
Division: III
2015 Record: 16-10
Conference Record: GTW, 4-6
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/7

2016 Team Strengths:

• Pitching
• Defense
• Base running

2016 Team Weaknesses:

• Outfield defense

Coach Outlook: With the majority of our team returning I think we have a chance to be very competitive. 

Top Returning Players:

• Tommy Morneau, SS/RHP, .435 BA, .587 SLG, 9 2B, 26 SB, 21 R, 23 RBI
• Jon Messing, C/RHP, .312 BA, 11 R, 10 RBI
• Martin Messing, INF/RHP, .295 BA, 22 R, 17 RBI, 6-1 record, 2.98 ERA

Top Underclassmen:

• Nick Smithers, quick hands, strong arm, started as a freshman on varsity

A Look Back At 2015 Preseason Articles:

To view the 2015 Team Previews, click here.
To view the 2015 Preseason All-State Teams, click here.
To view the 2015 Preseason State Rankings, click below.

• Division 1/2
• Division 3/4