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Bay Rockets


Dylan Hefflinger and PBR Ohio Staff
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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.

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2022 Spring Team Preview: Bay Rockets

Team Name: Bay Rockets
Head Coach: Ben Boka
Division: II
2021 Record: 17-9
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 9/4

2022 Team Strengths:

  • Starting Pitching
  • Team Speed
  • Team Defense

Coach Outlook: "The Rockets are returning a number of key players this year. The pitching staff will be anchored by Senior Jay Rinehart who led the staff last year with an ERA of .549 in 51 innings in 2021. Seniors Patrick Powers along with Juniors Tony Buttari and Ryan Nolan will also be major contributors to the rotation. Sophomores Danny Surdy and Jeff Meade may also earn innings this spring. Offensively, Evan Bottone (CF) led most categories offensively last season as a sophomore. He hopes to have a similar year 2022. Senior Jay Rinehart led the team in RBIs in 2021 and looks to contribute even further. The team could have an impact on the base paths as I feel we have good team speed. Defensively, we are returning our Junior Catcher, Andrew Chesterfield who throws well and can call a solid game. Anchoring the infield is Senior Shortstop, Connor Bozak. Bozak will be a 4 year starter on varsity and will look to him for leadership both on the field and off."

Top Returning Players:

  • Jay Rinehart RHP Sr. 3 yr starter, John Carroll University 51IP, 65K, 14 BB, 4ER .549ERA .824WHIP Offensive .375AVG .480 OBP%, .550 SLG, 1.03OPS, 19 1B, 9 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 23 RBI, 23 Runs
  • Evan Bottone CF Jr. 1st year Player .425 AVG, 21 1B, 8 2B, 3 3B, 2HR, 21 RBI, 31 Runs, .520 OBP, .675 SLG%, 1.195 OPS 22 SB
  • Andrew Chesterfield 2nd Year Player .403AVG 23 1B, 6 2B, 22RBI, 20 runs, .495 OBP, .486 SLG, .981OPS 6SB
  • Connor Bozak SS 4 year starter, Sr. .279AVG, 20 1B, 3 2B, 1 3B, 15 RBI, 22 Runs, .359 OBP, .337 SLG, .696 OPS 11 SB
  • Ryan Nolan 2nd year player2B, P Jr. .203 AVG 12 1B, 11 RBI, .365 OBP 7 SB
  • Jack Sutherland 2nd year player 1B/OF Sr. Didn't play due to injury
  • Tony Buttari 2nd year player 40.1 IP 30K, 21BB, 2.08 ERA, 1.2WHIP

Class of 2022 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Connor Bozak
  • Jack Sutherland
  • Jay Rinehart (Video Below)

Class of 2023 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Evan Bottone
  • Ryan Nolan
  • Tony Buttari
  • Andrew Chesterfield

Class of 2024 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Danny Surdy Jeff Meade

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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