Prep Baseball Report

Lutheran West Longhorns


Dylan Hefflinger and PBR Ohio Staff
PBR Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout

Follow on Twitter- @PrepBaseballOH
Follow on Twitter- @PBROhioScout
Follow on Instagram- @pbrohio
 

With 2021 now in the past, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best 2022 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 2022 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2022 Team Preview, click here.

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

2022 Spring Team Preview: Lutheran West Longhorns

Team Name: Lutheran West Longhorns
Head Coach: Thomas Balla
Division: III
2021 Record: 15-8
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/3

2022 Team Strengths:

  • Senior Leadership
  • Strong Hitting Lineup
  • Experienced Arms on the mound

Coach Outlook: "We are excited about our returning core this season. Led by a group of hardworking upperclassmen, we are eager to contend for a conference championship this year."

Top Returning Players:

  • DJ Robinson, CF/P, Sr, 6'2, 155 lbs - 1st Team All Conference CF who can cover a ton of space and will be a leader on the hill.
  • Eric Dill, 1B/P/OF, So, 6'1, 170 lbs - 2nd Team All Conference as a freshman. Versatile underclassmen who hits for average, great defenders, and strong lefty pitcher.
  • Aaron Blaine, 1B, Sr., 6'1, 190 lbs - 2nd Team All Conference. Strong defender and middle of the lineup bat.
  • Zack Keller, SS/P, 6'0, 165 lbs - Top of the lineup bat, strong defender up the middle. Committed to Heidelberg.
  • Eddie Ramos, C/INF, 5'10, 210 lbs - Strong throwing backstop and a middle up the lineup bat. Committed to Muskingum.

Class of 2022 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • DJ Robinson
  • Zack Keller
  • Eddie Ramos
  • Aaron Blaine
  • Ben Cruz

Class of 2024 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Eric Dill

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.

Recent Articles