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Jonathan Alder Pioneers


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.

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2021 Spring Team Preview: Jonathan Alder Pioneers

Team Name: Jonathan Alder Pioneers
Head Coach: Craig Kyle
Division: II
2019 Record: 20-6
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 3/1

2021 Team Strengths:

  • Defense
  • Pitching Depth
  • Leadership

Coach Outlook: "We have an inexperienced yet very talented roster that will have a great deal of depth and potential. I'm also very excited about the extremely strong young core of players we have for the future."

Top Returning Players:

  • JT Keith, SS, 2021, 5-10, 175, R/R, 4-year starter and letter winner, Mount Union Football Commit

Class of 2021 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • JT Keith (Video Below)
  • Brady Corbitt, P, 6-2, 170, L/L, Ohio Northern Commit
  • Nick Riedel, P, 5-10, 165, R/L
  • Zach Yates, P/OF, 5-9, 150, R/R
  • Tyson Mast, OF, 5-9, 165, R/R
  • Alec Schrock, 1B/DH, 6-0, 190, R/R

Class of 2022 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Jonathan Keith, SS/2B/3B/P, R/R, 5-11, 175, R/R
  • Jackson Bennett, C, 6-0, 180, R/R
  • Owen Braithwaite, 1B/3B, 6-2, 200, R/R
  • Koen Murdock, OF/P, 5-11, 170, R/L
  • Chase Maynard, OF/DH, 6-0, 185, R/R
  • Pryce Watson, 3B/1B, 6-0, 175, R/R
  • Tyler Begin, OF, 6-1, 170, R/R

Class of 2023 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Hank Shoemaker, SS/2B/3B/P/OF, 5-9, 165, R/L
  • Andrew Duffield, P/1B, 5-9, 175, L/L
  • Brennan Nichols, C, 5-9, 160, R/R
  • Andrew Harp, 2B, 5-9, 160, R/R

Class of 2024 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Chase Chopin, P, 5-9, 160, R/L
  • Ty Moore, OF/DH, 6-2, 195, R/R
  • Owen Larison, C, 6-0, 175, R/R
  • Garrett Roach, P/SS/3B, 5-11, 165, 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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