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Jonathan Alder Pioneers

March 18, 2018
Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Editor In Chief/Scout

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With the 2018 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 mid-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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2018 Spring Team Preview: Jonathan Alder Pioneers

Team Name: Jonathan Alder Pioneers
Head Coach: Craig Kyle
Division: II
2017 Record: 21-6
Conference Record: MOAC, 12-1, 1st, We are going into new league this year Central Buckeye Conference
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/3

2018 Team Strengths:

  • Defense
  • Pitching
  • Speed

Coach Outlook: Very excited about the potential of this year’s team with a lot of talent returning from last year’s District Championship team.

PBR Outlook: With six returning starters off of last years 21-6 team, look for the Pioneers to be a team to watch in D-II. The Pioneers will also be in a new league this year, the Central Buckeye Conference which should provide new challenges.

Top Returning Players:

  • Preston Eisnaugle: SS, 2018, 6'1/210, L/R - Video Below
  • Logan Smith: RHP, 2018, 6'0/180, R/R
  • Austin Hurley: OF, 2018, 5'11/180, R/R
  • Cole Schrock: OF, 2018, 6'1/175, L/R
  • Zayvier Beachy: RHP, 2019, 6'3/200, R/R
  • Nate Smith: OF, 2019, 6'1/170, R/R
  • Evan Martin: C, 2019, 5'9/190, R/R
  • Tyler Hilbert: INF, 2020, 5'10/160, R/R
  • Connor Morgan: LHP, 2020, 6'2/230, L/L
  • Cade Keaton: OF, 2020, 5'10/160, R/R
  • Luke Shepherd: LHP, 2020, 6'3/180, L/L
  • Nolan Creasap: INF, 2020, 6'0/170, R/R
  • Logan Stevens: RHP, 2020, 6'1/170, L/R
  • JT Keith: P/INF: 2021, 5'11/170, R/R 

Top Underclassmen:

  • Zayvier Beachy: RHP, 2019, 6'3/200, R/R
  • Nate Smith: OF, 2019, 6'1/170, R/R
  • Evan Martin: C, 2019, 5'9/190, R/R
  • Tyler Hilbert: INF, 2020, 5'10/160, R/R
  • Connor Morgan: LHP, 2020, 6'2/230, L/L
  • Cade Keaton: OF, 2020, 5'10/160, R/R
  • Luke Shepherd: LHP, 2020, 6'3/180, L/L
  • Nolan Creasap: INF, 2020, 6'0/170, R/R
  • Logan Stevens: RHP, 2020, 6'1/170, L/R
  • JT Keith: P/INF: 2021, 5'11/170, R/R

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.

A Look Back At 2016 Preseason Articles:

To view the 2016 Team Previews, click here.
To view the 2016 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

A Look Back At 2015 Preseason Articles:

To view the 2015 Team Previews, click here.
To view the 2015 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.