Prep Baseball Report

2023 Iowa High School Preview: Mason City Riverhawks


Parker Hageman
Prep Baseball Report Iowa

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As we prepare for the upcoming 2023 high school season, we will be taking a preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.


Team: Mason City
Nickname: Riverhawks
Class: 4A
League: Iowa Alliance
Head Coach: Troy Rood
Years as Head Coach at School (Overall Record): 22nd year (497-351)
2022 Overall Record: 22-18
2022 League Record: 10-12
2022 League Finish: 5th
2022 Post-Season Finish: Lost 2-1 to Ankeny Centennial in Sub-State Semifinals

# of Returning Starters: 7
# of Pitchers With 15+ Innings Returning: 6

# of Starters Lost:
 3
# of Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 2

PLAYERS TO WATCH: 
Ethen Roberts, RHP/SS, 2023 (NIACC commit)
Justyn Rivera, OF, 2024
Kaden Tyler, RHP/3B, 2023
James Fingalsen, LHP/CF, 2023
Jake Gold, RHP/MIF, 2023

ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL: 
Carter Thomas - Wayne State (Nebraska)

2023 OUTLOOK:
"We have a strong senior class with 5 of them beginning their 3rd year as everyday starters for us. Athleticism and team speed will be a big strength for our team. We are excited to compete in the new Iowa Alliance Conference."
Head Coach Troy Rood