Hilliard Darby Panthers
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: Hilliard Darby Panthers
Team Name: Hilliard Darby Panthers
Head Coach: Chris Fugitt
Division: I
2017 Record: 26-4
Conference Record: OCC Cardinal,11-1 1st Place
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/4
2018 Team Strengths:
- Pitching Depth
- Team Speed
Coach Outlook: Good core of returning players who have valuable varsity experience.
PBR Outlook: After a banner 26-win season in 2017, coach Chris Fugitt is looking to continue that success in 2018. With six starters and four arms returning in 2018, lookout for the Panthers.
Top Returning Players:
- Brice Stultz: 1B/OF/LHP, 2018, 6’4/200, L/L - Ashland recruit
- Tyler Chumita: INF/RHP, 2018, 5’10/160, L/R - Wooster recruit
- Clay Strausbaugh: C/OF, 2018, 5’9/155, L/R - Northwood U recruit
- Ben Gbur: CF/RHP, 2018, 6’4/180, R/R - Wooster recruit
- Chandler Barlow: LHP/1B, 2018, 6’0/210, L/L
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.
