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Jonathan Alder Pioneers

February 1, 2023
Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout

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With 2022 now in the past, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best high school coverage that can be found anywhere in 2023. Starting in February, 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 2023 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here. Or you can view each of the divisions in an excel format by clicking below.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2023 Team Preview, click here.

Interested in attending a PBR Ohio event? Check out our schedule by clicking here.

2023 Spring Team Preview: Jonathan Alder Pioneers

Team Name: Jonathan Alder Pioneers
Head Coach: Craig Kyle
Division: II
2022 Record: 17-8
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/4

Coach Outlook: "We have a great core of returning starters that gained invaluable experience last year. The combination of them and some very talented newcomers gives this team a chance to be really special and a tough out come tournament time. The overall success of our season will come down to if we can stay healthy and if we can be fully committed to where are feet are!"

2023 Team Strengths:

  • Starting Pitching Depth
  • Defense
  • Offensive Lineup

Top Returning Players:

  • Hank Shoemaker, INF/OF, 2023
  • Brennan Nichols, C/P, 2023 Calumet College of St. Joseph Commit
  • Andrew Harp, OF, 2023
  • Garrett Roach, P/INF, 2024
  • Greg Kennedy, P/OF, 2024
  • Chase Chopin, OF/P, 2024
  • Ashton Martin, INF/P, 2025, Ohio State University Commit
  • Caleb Miller, 1B/P, 2023
  • Andrew Duffield, 1B/P, 2023

Class of 2023 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Hank Shoemaker
  • Andrew Harp
  • Brennan Nichols
  • Nathan Reynard, C, 2023
  • Caleb Miller
  • Andrew Duffield

Class of 2024 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Garrett Roach (Video Below)
  • Chase Chopin
  • Greg Kennedy
  • Mason Keaton, P/OF, 2024
  • Andy Yoder, INF/P, 2024
  • Cam Potter, INF/OF/P, 2024

Class of 2025 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Ashton Martin
  • Grant Horne, OF/INF, 2025
  • Tyler Barton, P/INF, 2025
  • Blake Adkins, 1B/P, 2025

A Look Back At The 2022 Season:

To view the 2022 Team Previews, click here.

To view the 2022 Ohio Spring HS Report, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To View the 2022 PBR All-State Teams click below:

To view the 2022 Preseason All-State Teams, click below:

To view the Weekly Team Rankings, click below:

To view the 2022 Ohio Spring Scout Blog, click here.

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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