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2015 Team Preview: Howland

February 19, 2015

By Dylan Hefflinger and PBR Staff
Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout

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2015 Team Preview: Howland

School Name: Howland
Coaches Name/Record: Sean Price / 30-22
2014 Record: 15-10
Conference: AAC Red Tier
Conference Record/Finish: 5-3
Division Level: I

Postseason Accomplishments:

  • Last 2 years have placed multiple players on the All-Ohio academic team

Key Players Lost From 2014:

  • Kyle Watson SS/P Hiram
  • Kurt Kuszmaul OF/P OSU

Number of Returning Starters/Pitchers: 2/6

Strengths of Team:

  • Pitchers will throw strikes. Low pitch counts, low walks per 7
  • Team Speed
  • Will be competitive

Weaknesses of Team:

  • Lack of experience
  • Lack of power arms
  • Lack of power

Top Prospects in Class of 2015:

  • Vinny Ruberto INF-2015 5-10 180 R-R. Smart player. 4-year letter winner
  • Ray Hill C-2015 5-10 210 R-R. Great arm 2-year letter winner
  • Stephen Hornak P 2015 6'0 160 R-R. Excellent pitcher, low-80s, throws strikes. All conference player
  • Nick Loychick P 2015 6'5 185 R-R. Has progressed every year and has gotten stronger

Top Prospects in Class of 2016:

  • Craig Lewis OF/P 2016 5'10 175.L-L Excellent speed and power. Very quick hands.
  • Conner Antinone OF 2016 5'8 165 R-R Good speed, quick hands good athlete. Strong
  • Will Price OF 2016 6'0 200 R-R Good power above average speed, strongest guy on team, good athlete and student
  • Luciano Romeo INF/P 2016 6'1 185 R-R fast, strong arm good hands and feet. Good athlete
  • Zach Nites C/1B 2016 5'10 210 R-R strong, good athlete and student. Good power

Top Prospects in Class of 2017: 

  • Michael Massucci INF/P 2017 R-R
  • Nate Leventis OF/P 2017 L-L

Notable College/MLB Alumni:

  • Tanner Scott Baltimore Orioles
  • Matt Hundley Anaheim Angels

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