Prep Baseball Report

Centerburg Trojans


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With the 2019 spring season right around the corner, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best high school coverage throughout the entire state. Starting in January, we began releasing team previews for teams across the state, leading into the Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings.

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2019 Spring Team Preview: Centerburg Trojans

Team Name: Centerburg Trojans
Head Coach: Joe Smith
Division: IV
2018 Record: 18-9
Conference Record: Knox Morrow Athletic Conf, 9-5 (4th)
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/4 

2019 Team Strengths:

  • Leadership
  • Pitching
  • Defense

Coach Outlook: "We will rely on strong pitching and defense to contend in a tough conference and district. Many young sophomores and incoming freshmen will be expected to contribute and help us continue our success. We will continue to prepare and improve our offense in order for us to accomplish our goals."

PBR Outlook: A team to watch in D-IV are the Ceterburg Trojans. With a PoY candidate in Jackson Goulter, coach Joe Smith and the Trojans will be a team to watch in conference and come tourney time.

Top Returning Players:

  • Jackson Goulter (Video), LHP/OF, 2019, .500 avg, 2HR, 35RBI, 2.2ERA, 75K; 2 time All Conference, All District, All State
  • Brenden Christy, RHP/SS, 2019, .427avg, 1.1ERA, 51K, 2 time All Conference, All District
  • Ethan Hibner, OF, 2019
  • Joel Rings, OF, 2019
  • Sam Bassett, LHP/1B, 2020
  • Tyler Harry, RHP, 2021

Top Underclassmen:

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.