PBR Iowa High School Preview: West Des Moines Valley
May 11, 2022
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As we prepare for the upcoming 2022 high school season, we will be taking a preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.
Team: West Des Moines Valley
Nickname: Tigers
Class: 4A
League: CIML
Head Coach: Ryan Cooley
Years as Head Coach at School (Overall Record): 18
2021 Overall Record: 19-20
2021 League Record: 5-15
2021 League Finish: 6th
2021 Post-Season Finish: Lost in Substate Finals
# of Returning Starters: 2
# of Pitchers With 15+ Innings Returning: 0
# of Starters Lost: 7
# of Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 7
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Nick Meyer, C, 2022 (Mount Mercy Commit)
ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Ben DeTaye - Iowa
Jevon Mason - Central Missouri
Will Moritz - Western Kentucky
Jack Thompson - New Mexico
Blake Grevengoed - DMACC
Thomas King - DMACC
Cooper Johnson - Ellsworth CC
2022 OUTLOOK:
“Lost our 2 top returning players to season ending injuries, so other players will have the opportunity to shine this season.” Head Coach Ryan Cooley