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Elida Bulldogs

March 17, 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.

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2021 Spring Team Preview: Elida Bulldogs

Team Name: Elida Bulldogs
Head Coach: Todd Grapner
Division: II
2019 Record: 19-8
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 4/2

2021 Team Strengths:

  • Starting Pitching - Ace
  • Competitiveness

Coach Outlook: "We look to be competitive in each game. When our ace is on the hill, I feel we will be in any game."

Top Returning Players:

  • Brayden Lybarger - .320 BA, 18 RBI’s, 13 R | 2.32 ERA, 45.1 IP, 50 K’s, 4 Year Starter (Michigan commit)
  • Gunnar Kuhn (SS/2B) - .273 BA, .500 OBP (Junior)
  • Nick Niebel (OF) - .233 BA, 10 RBI’s (Senior)
  • Hayes Burton (P/OF) – 2-0, 4.38 ERA, 8 IP (Senior)

Class of 2021 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Brayden Lybarger (RHP, Video Below)
  • Hayes Burton (LHP)
  • Noah Bowman (RHP/UT)
  • Nick Niebel (OF)
  • Dylan Marston (1B)

Class of 2022 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Gunnar Kuhn (2B/SS)
  • Mike Niebel (C)

Class of 2023 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Brice Engle (RHP)
  • Larkin Henderson (RHP/UTIL)
  • Brady Kirk (UTIL/C)

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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