Valley Forge Patriots
March 12, 2018
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: Valley Forge Patriots
Team Name: Valley Forge Patriots
Head Coach: Izzy Santiago
Division: I
2017 Record: 6-20
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 4/4
Team Strengths:
- Pitching
Coach Outlook: “Graduating only 1 senior, we have a veteran group. Our whole pitching staff returns in 2018. Our schedule is the toughest is school history and it should prepare us for a good tourney run.”
PBR Outlook: With only one lost to graduation, the Patriots should show improvement in 2018. A tough schedule should toughen up Valley Forge, with their best play coming when tournament time arrives.
Top Returning Players:
- 2018 Brendan Santiago (INF/RHP) – Uncommitted
- 2018 Brandon Skory (INF/RHP) – Uncommitted - Video Below
- 2019 Cole Ellinwood (OF) – Uncommitted
- 2018 Vinny Zubal (OF) – Uncommitted
- 2019 Drew Birch (1B) – Uncommitted
Top Underclassmen:
- 2019 Drew Birch (1B) - Uncommitted
- 2020 Logan Sasse (RHP) – Uncommitted
- 2020 Chase Rieger (C) – Uncommitted
- 2019 Cole Ellinwood (OF) – Uncommitted
A Look Back At The 2017 Season:
To view the 2017 Team Previews, click here.
To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.
- State Final Four Roundup
- State Final Four Scouting Notebook
- News, notes and numbers from each of the top prospects at state
- ABC's of the OHSAA State Tournament
- 6th Annual Top 22 All-Tournament Team
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.
