Prep Baseball Report

KSHSAA Team Preview: Maize


Andy Urban
KS/OK/MO/AR/CO/Creekside Scouting Supervisor

The Kansas high school season is nearing quickly, and we're here to cover it. Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we’ll be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2023 spring season, touching on programs spanning all state classifications, leading into a countdown through the official PBR Kansas Preseason Power 20 Rankings.

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.

 

Team: Maize Eagles
League: Ark Valley Chisolm Trail League Division 1

2022 Record: 13-8
Classification: 5A
Head Coach: Rocky Helm
Years at the Helm: 24

OUTLOOK

The Maize Eagles will rely on a deep and and experienced pitching staff should be the heart of their  team. Coach Helm also talks about their tight team chemistry will will allow them to achieve to their highest potential. In order to make a state tournament run, they will have to find a few position players to fill in for the large group of outgoing seniors from a year ago. 

 

IMPACT PLAYERS

Aiden Doty - Sr (Pitcher, Corner Infield, Outfield) Hutchinson CC Commit
Cooper Burke - Sr (Pitcher, Outfield)
Justin Stephens - Sr (Pitcher, SS)
Easton Roth - Jr (Pitcher)

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Gunner Hewitt / Davin Hinote / Sam Soderstrom / Jacob Doty / Cooper Tannahill / Jack Kerr / Gabe Rodriguez

 

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