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Butler Aviators


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.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2022 Team Preview, click here.

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2022 Spring Team Preview: Butler Aviators

Team Name: Butler Aviators
Head Coach: Trent Dues
Division: I
2021 Record: 29-3
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 2/4

2022 Team Strengths:

  • Pitching Depth

Coach Outlook: "We are fairly deep on the mound which is a good place to have some depth. We were senior dominated last year so we have a lot to replace. We have guys chomping at the bit to do so. We will see how it plays out. The cream always rises to the top."

Top Returning Players:

  • Cason Bennett, RHP, UT, 6'0, 170 lbs, Honorable Mention All Area, Earlham College Commit, Hit .391, 21 RBI, 10 SB - Pitch 3-0 1.05 ERA, 12 K, 13.1 IP
  • Jordan Taylor, Soph, 5'11, 185 lbs, RHP, 2-1, 2.29 ERA, 40 K's, 33.2 IP
  • Evan Ables, RHP, 1b, 6'4'', 205 lbs, 2-1, 1.65 ERA, 17 K's, 17 IP
  • Austin Flohre, 2nd base, 6'0, 185 lbs, .293 BA, 3 2b,14 RBI, 6 SB

Class of 2022 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Cason Bennett
  • Tyler Severance, 6'1'', 210 lbs, DH/1b, Manchester College Commit,
  • Joe Mendy, 5'9'', 155 lbs, UT
  • Alex James, 6'0, 170 lbs, Bluffton College Commit
  • Mitchell Thomas, 6'1', 190 lbs, 1B, Of.
  • Luke Mitchell, 6'0'', 170 lbs, OF, University of Dayton Football Commit.
  • Jack Williams, 5'10'', 165 lbs, RHP
  • Gage Harestad, 6'1'', 190 lbs, 3B/C.
  • Eric Morris, 6'0'', 165 lbs, RHP, UT

Class of 2023 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Jayden Watkins,6'0'', 175 lbs, INF/OF
  • Josh Morris, 6'0'', 170 lbs, C
  • Evan Ables
  • Cayden Borchers, 5'10'', 155 lbs, LHP, OF. 5. Kyle Myers, 5'11'', 165 lbs, LHP/!B

Class of 2024 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Jordan Taylor
  • Austin Flohre
  • Landon Case, 5'10'' 145 lbs, INF/RHP
  • Mitch Strehle, 5'10'', 175 lbs, C/INF

Class of 2025 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Hunter Richardson, 6'0'', 160 lbs, LHP/UT, University of Kentucky Commit (Video Below)
  • Russell Stratman, 5'9'', 150 lbs, INF
  • Brody Miller, 5'11'', 165 lbs, UT
  • Mason Reckner, 6'0'', 170 lbs, RHP/INF

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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