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2023 Iowa High School Preview: Sioux City West Wolverines


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: Sioux City West
Nickname: Wolverines
Class: 4A
League: Missouri River
Head Coach: Gabe Hoogers
Years as Head Coach at School (Overall Record): 3 years (37-49)
2022 Overall Record: 14-20
2022 League Record: 11-17
2022 League Finish: 6th
2022 Post-Season Finish: Lost 1st round to SC East

# of Returning Starters: 4
# of Pitchers With 15+ Innings Returning: 3

# of Starters Lost:
 6
# of Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 4

PLAYERS TO WATCH: 
Ethan Frazee, RHP/OF, 2025
Cael Kilberg, RHP/OF, 2025
Collin Mayo, SS/P, 2025
Ivan Fuhrer, P/3B, 2023
Hunter McHugh, C, 2023
Christian Lane, 1B/LHP, 2025
Junior Lafrenz, C, 2025

ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL: 
None

2023 OUTLOOK:
"This team will rely on a mix of a couple returning Seniors and a great Sophomore group to reach our full potential. We are excited about the team we have and are ready to see what this season has in store. Go Wolverines!"
Head Coach Gabe Hoogers