The Illinois high school baseball season kicks off on March 11, opening day for regular season action under IHSA regulations. Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we’ll be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2019 spring season, touching on programs spanning all state classifications, leading into a countdown through the official PBR Illinois Preseason Power 25 Rankings.

Perennially, we’ve submitted a Preseason Questionnaire to high school head coaches across the entire state. Their responses have been flooding in and we’re using the detailed insight they’ve provided in our team-by-team preseason analysis.

Our 2019 preseason coverage continues today.

Team: Chatham Glenwood
Preseason Rank: On The Bubble
2018 Record: 32-7-1
Conference: CS8
IHSA Class: 3A
Head Coach: Pat Moomey
Playoff Run: Lost to Troy Triad in Super Sectional
2018 Final Rank:19
Returning Starters: 4
Returning Pitchers: 3

 

TOP PLAYERS

NAME	STATE	SCHOOL	CLASS	POSITION	COMMITMENT
Adam Holm	IL	Glenwood	2019	OF	-
Jacob Jurgens	IL	Glenwood	2019	1B/LHP	Lincoln Land CC
Jalen Ping	IL	Glenwood	2019	C	Lincoln Land CC
Evan Rightnowar	IL	Glenwood	2019	RHP	Snead State CC
Gavin Wahlbrink	IL	Glenwood	2019	RHP	Lincoln Land CC
Nolan Rooney	IL	Glenwood	2019	2B
Drew Detmers	IL	Glenwood	2020	RHP	-
Lucas Ryan	IL	Glenwood	2020	C	-
Luke Lehnen	IL	Glenwood	2020	OF

 

KEY LOSSES

NAME	STATE	SCHOOL	CLASS	POSITION	COMMITMENT
Graham Bender	IL	Glenwood	2018	RHP	Lincoln Land CC
Todd Fowler	IL	Glenwood	2018	OF	Delta State University
Cole Hembrough	IL	Glenwood	2018	OF	-
Jacob Maton	IL	Glenwood	2018	RHP	Coastal Carolina
Kyle Werries	IL	Glenwood	2018	3B	Lincoln Land CC

 

OUTLOOK

Looking at this spring’s club, the biggest question is how will they replace RHP Jacob Maton, the top ranked 2018 pitcher in the state. There certainly won’t be one guy to just that, so head coach Pat Moomey will rely on strength in numbers. Senior RHP’s Gavin Wahlbrink and Evan Rightnowar return with plenty of varsity experience, as does junior’s RHP Drew Detmers. All three are talented arms that should be able to match up with anyone in Class 3A. Wahlbrink, a Lincoln Land CC commit, who also will see time as a position player, pounds the zone with a quality three-pitch mix. Rightnowar, a Snead State CC commit, has a strong arm and has the potential to over power lineups when he is sharp. Detmers, has a quick arm and threw plenty of meaningful innings as a sophomore last spring.

The Titans offense will look for a balanced attack this spring but will have to replace key pieces in OF’s Cole Hembrough and Todd Fowler. Both were instrumental in last season 32-win club. Look for senior’s OF Adam Holm, 1B Jacob Jurgens, C Jalen Ping and 2B Nolan Rooney to carry the load this spring. Also, look for junior’s C Lucas Ryan and OF Luke Lehnen to step up and get an opportunity to contribute.

The 2019 club should be quite a bit different than last season but they have the depth and arms to hang with any Class 3A team come playoff time.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

Evan Rightnowar (2.11.18)

 

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Find more information on the 2019 Titans below:

+ Full Schedule
+ Team Website
+ GameChanger
+ Team Twitter

 

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