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Kirtland Hornets

March 16, 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: Kirtland Hornets

Team Name: Kirtland Hornets
Head Coach: Luke Smrdel
Division: III
2019 Record: 19-10
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/3

2021 Team Strengths:

  • Pitching
  • Speed
  • Leadership
  • Defense

Coach Outlook: "We have a very strong pitching staff this season, and a decent amount of guys who have significant varsity experience. If we play up to our potential we will definitely have a chance at winning our conference and making a deep playoff run again this year."

Top Returning Players:

  • Mason Sullivan, SR., RHP/3B, 6'2", 220, R/R
  • Andrew Spencer, SR, LHP/OF, 5'8", 200, L/L (Mount Union Commit)
  • Pierce Boyd, JR, RHP/3B/1B, 6'2", 230, R/R
  • Reese VanArnhem, SR, SS/2B, 5'10", 185, L/R
  • Danny Davidson, SR, OF, 6'0", 185, R/R
  • Anthony DeMarco, SR, OF, 6'0", 190, R/R
  • Gage Sullivan, JR, SS/1B/OF, 6'6", 215, R/R

Class of 2021 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Mason Sullivan
  • Andrew Spencer (Video Below)
  • Reeese VanArnhem
  • Anthony DeMarco
  • Danny Davidson

Class of 2022 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Pierce Boyd
  • Gage Sullivan

Class of 2023 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Adam Knack
  • George Prusock Jr.

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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