Prep Baseball Report

2018 HS Team Preview: 3A Greencastle Tiger Cubs


Indiana Scouting Staff

With the 2018 spring season right around the corner, PBR Indiana is eagerly anticipating bringing the best high school baseball coverage throughout the entire state.

Leading up to the season we will be releasing team previews for teams across the state, leading into our Preseason All-State Teams and Preseason Team Rankings.

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2018 HS TEAM PREVIEW: GREENCASTLE TIGER CUBS

Head Coach: Ben Wells

Class: 3A
2017 Record: 6-15
Conference (2017 Record):  Western Indiana Conference
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/5

2018 Team Strengths:

  • Mix of veterans & talented freshman
  • Speed
  • Defense

Top Players: 

  • Gus Manion, 3B/RHP, 2018
  • Abe Wade, OF/P, 2018
  • Alex Costin, OF/P, 2019
  • Tanner Sanders, OF/P, 2019
  • Trey Scanland, 1B/P
  • Jordan Meyer, 2B/C, P, 2021
  • Jacob Harris, OF/C

Top Underclassmen: 

  • Brody Whitaker, 2021
  • Nick Sutherlin, OF/3B, 2021
  • Ethan Maier, INF, 2021
  • Bryce Barger, 2021
Outlook: Coach Wells returns a strong group this spring, including a talented freshman class. Though they may not have a true No. 1 on the mound, there are several guys that should give the Tiger Cubs productive innings throughout the season.  With a tough conference schedule, the mix of veterans and talented underclassmen should keep the Tiger Cubs more competitive in 2018.