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Reedsville Eastern Eagles

March 17, 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: Reedsville Eastern Eagles

Team Name: Reedsville Eastern Eagles
Head Coach: Chris Stewart
Division: IV
2019 Record: 20-5
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/3

2021 Team Strengths:

  • Strong work ethic and desire to get better
  • Varsity experience at most positions

Coach Outlook: "With the retirement of Coach Brian Bowen after 19 years at Eastern, this will be my first season with the Eagles. Coach Bowen built a tradition and expectancy of winning in the Eastern baseball program and I hope to be able to continue that. Having just been hired in late January, I feel like am only now getting to know our team, but the players, the school district, and the entire community have welcomed me with open arms and we are excited to be on the baseball diamond together."

Top Returning Players:

  • Matthew Blanchard, RHP/SS, 2021, Bryant and Stratton commit
  • Conner Ridenour, OF/IF, 2021
  • Blake Newland, 2B/OF, 2021, Otterbein football commit
  • Bruce Hawley, OF, 2021
  • Will Oldaker, RHP/1B, 2021, Otterbein football commit
  • Brayden Smith, RHP/IF, 2022

Class of 2021 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Matthew Blanchard (Video Below)
  • Conner Ridenour
  • Blake Blanchard
  • Bruce Hawley
  • Will Oldaker

Class of 2022 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Brayden Smith

Class of 2023 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Jace Bullington, C/RHP
  • Brady Yonker, RHP, IF/OF

Class of 2024 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Peyton Buckley, LHP
  • Ryan Parker, OF/IF/C

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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