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Akron Manchester Panthers

March 11, 2022
Dylan Hefflinger and PBR Ohio Staff
PBR Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout

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With 2021 now in the past, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best 2022 high school coverage that can be found anywhere. Starting in January, we began releasing team previews for squads across the state. Ahead, we will have Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings coming your way.

To view the full list of 2022 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

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2022 Spring Team Preview: Akron Manchester Panthers

Team Name: Akron Manchester Panthers
Head Coach: Shawn Johnston
Division: III
2021 Record: 15-9
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/5

2022 Team Strengths:

  • Potching
  • Senior Leadership
  • Speed

Coach Outlook: "This year’s squad will return six starters and several others players who gained valuable experience in 2021. The staff is excited to see the growth & maturation of the younger guys who look to fill open roster spots (created by graduation). We will look to our 5 seniors (all returning starters) to lead us in what proves to be yet another competitive season within the league. "

Top Returning Players:

  • Kenton Duty, SS/RHP, 2022, 6-1/180, 1st Team All-League, 1st Team All-District, All-State (Honorable Mention), uncommitted. Offense (.513 AVG, 76 AB, 10 2B, 1 3B, 34 R, 18 RBI, 20 SB, 1.24 OPS). Pitching (3-2, 1 SV, 35.2 IP, 43 K, 15 BB, 3.14 ERA).
  • Cooper Briggs, OF/RHP, 2022 5-11/175, uncommitted. Offense (.323 AVG, 62 AB, 4 2B, 22 R, 14 RBI, 27 SB, .869 OPS). Pitching (1-0, 1 SV, 8.0 IP, 4 K, 1 BB, 0.87 ERA).
  • Shawn Armstrong, LHP, 2022 5-11/205, uncommitted. Pitching (5-2, 37.1 IP, 35 K, 10 BB, 3.00 ERA).
  • Owen Canter, IF/RHP, 2023 6-1/165 1st Team All-League, 2nd Team All-District, uncommitted. Offense (.360 AVG, 75 AB, 5 2B, 1 HR, 11 R, 24 RBI, 2 SB, .871 OPS). Pitching (4-4, 41 IP, 42 K, 15 BB, 2.39 ERA).
  • Brady Johnson, OF, 2024 5-11/145. Offense (.304, 46 AB, 1 2B, 18 R, 6 RBI, 6 SB, .737 OPS).
  • Ethan Wright, RHP, 2024 5’8”/180. Pitching (1-1, 13.2 IP, 14 K, 7 BB, 3.58 ERA).

Class of 2022 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Kenton Duty
  • Cooper Briggs (Video Below)
  • Shawn Armstrong
  • Mason Paljich
  • Riley Soles

Class of 2023 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Owen Canter
  • Jaxon Monnard
  • Troy McCracken
  • Ty Galloway

Class of 2024 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Brady Johnson
  • Ethan Wright

A Look Back At The 2021 Season:

To view the 2021 Team Previews, click here.

To view the 2021 Ohio Spring HS Report, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To View the 2021 PBR All-State Teams click below:

To view the 2021 Preseason All-State Teams, click below:

To view the Weekly Team Rankings, click below:

To view the 2021 Ohio Spring Scout Blog, click below:

A Look Back At What Would've Been The 2020 Season:

To view each of the parts to the No 'Last Dance' Series, click below:

To view the 2020 Team Previews, click here.

To view the 2020 Preseason All-State Teams, click here.

To view the 2020 Virtual Ohio High School State Tournament/Preseason Team Rankings, click here.

A Look Back At The Last Decade:

To view the Ohio High School All-Decade Team 2010-2019, click here.

A Look Back At The 2019 Season:

To view the 2019 Team Previews, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To view the 2019 All-State Teams, click below.

To view the 2019 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

A Look Back At The 2018 Season:

To view the 2018 Team Previews, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To view the 2018 All-State Teams, click below.

To view the 2018 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

A Look Back At The 2017 Season:

To view the 2017 Team Previews, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To view the 2017 All-State Teams, click below.

To view the 2017 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

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