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Amherst Steele Comets

March 15, 2021
Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout

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With 2020 now in the past, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best 2021 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 2021 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2021 Team Preview, click here.

Interested in attending a PBR Ohio event? Check out our schedule by clicking here.

2021 Spring Team Preview: Amherst Steele Comets

Team Name: Amherst Steele Comets
Head Coach: Matt Rositano
Division: I
2019 Record: 20-11
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/4

2021 Team Strengths:

  • Defense
  • Experience
  • Leadership
  • Speed
  • Solid Lineup top to bottom

Coach Outlook: "There are a lot of uncertainties for every team coming into this season. Missing an entire season of development and competition for the kids was devastating. Very few schools will have players with any varsity experience to start the year. We are fortunate to have had six sophomores, including four starters, with varsity playing time from a 2019 squad that made it to the regional semifinals. I think that experience will really benefit us, especially early in the spring. This senior class is extremely talented, and one of the best I've had. Our defense, especially on the infield, should be one of the best in the state. I am so excited to see them back on the field competing for championships this year."

Top Returning Players:

  • Josh Qualls, SS, 2021, 5'11/170 lbs, R/R, 3 year starter
  • Dylan Bailey, 2B, 2021, 5'9/175 lbs, R/R, 3 year starter
  • Caleb McGee, 1B, 2021, 6'0/195 lbs, R/R, 3 year starter
  • Blake Kendall, CF/C, 2021, 6'0/205 lbs, R/R, 3 year starter
  • Graham Solak, 3B, 2021, 6'2/210 lbs, R/R, 2 year starter
  • Alden Steele, OF/LHP, 5'10/165 lbs, L/L, 2 year starter
  • Ty Weatherspoon, RHP, 6'5/195 lbs, R/R, 2 year starter
  • Jake Armbruster, RHP, 6'3/180 lbs, R/R, 2 year starter
  • Jake Mantin, OF, 6'0/160 lbs, R/R, 2 year starter

Class of 2021 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Josh Qualls (Video Below)
  • Dylan Bailey
  • Caleb McGee
  • Blake Kendall
  • Graham Solak
  • Ty Weatherspoon
  • Jake Armbruster
  • Alden Steele
  • Jake Mantin
  • Alex Jones, OF, 5'10/160 lbs, R/R
  • Jacob McCann, LHP, 5'10/160 lbs, L/L
  • Casey Hamrick, RHP, 6'0/175 lbs, R/R

Class of 2022 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Austin Bray, RHP/UTIL, 6'1/170 lbs, R/R
  • Giles Little, C, 6'2/225 lbs, R/R
  • Ethan Borgstedt, LHP, 6'2/180 lbs, L/L
  • George Gotsis, UTIL, 6'2/175 lbs, R/R
  • Jordan Koury, OF, 6'1/175 lbs, R/R
  • Jonathan St. Peter, C/UTIL, 5'11, 170 lbs, R/R

Class of 2023 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Cam Gendics, INF/RHP, 5'11/160 lbs, R/R
  • Martin Polonkay, INF/RHP, 5'10/160 lbs, R/R
  • Grant Dobo, LHP/OF, 5'10/160 lbs, R/L
  • Anderson Bingham, C/INF, 6'3/180 lbs, R/R
  • Chase Mayer, OF/LHP, 5'9/155 lbs, L/L
  • Seth Lopez, RHP/UTIL, 5'10/155 lbs, R/R
  • John Cain, C/INF, 6'0/225 lbs, R/R

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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