As we prepare for our 2014 high school preseason coverage, we are going to take a quick glance at teams from across the state.

Team: Jackson High School
Class: DII
League: Mid State League- Buckeye Division
Head Coach: Scott Burke
2013 Overall Record: 14-14
2013 Conference Record: 4-10
Returning Starters: 5
Returning Pitchers: 3

TOP PLAYERS

Jordan Barr, LHP, 2014 ... 4-year starter on varsity. Had back-to-back seasons of a sub-3 ERA, including 2.96 in 2013.
Tyler Hill, C, 2015 ... 2-year starter on varsity. Hit .304 as a sophomore. Stole 13 bases a season ago.
Jaden Rowland, RHP, 2016 ... Only had 4 plate appearances as a freshman. 
CJ Alford, LHP, 2014 ... 4-year starter on varsity. Hit .265 last season with 13 RBI. Also scored 13 runs in 2013.

YOUNG UP AND COMERS

Tyler Hill, C, 2015
Jaden Rowland, RHP, 2016

OUTLOOK:

It could be a tough 2014 for Fairfield Union as they look to rebuild. After going .500 a season ago the team does return about half their starters, but it could be a struggle for the team to reach the top of the conference after going 4-10 in conference last year. The team could get a spark from some younger players like Tyler Hill and Jaden Rowland. Although the team may not be expected to finish at the top, Fairfield Union will compete as they build toward the future.

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COACHES PRE-SEASON QUESTIONNAIRE

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