By Phil Wade
Indiana Executive Director

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PBR Indiana is eagerly anticipating bringing the best high school baseball coverage throughout the entire state.

Throughout March we will be releasing team previews for teams across the state, leading into our Preseason All-State Teams and Preseason Team Rankings.

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2016 SPRING TEAM PREVIEW: Brebeuf Jesuit Braves

Head Coach: Jeremy Sassanella
Class: 3A
2015 Record: 18-13
Conference (2015 Record/Finish): N/A
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 2/4

2016 Team Strengths:

• Offense
• Team Speed
• Defense
• Pitching

Top Returning Players

• Jake Scott, SS, 2016: 3 yr. starter, .348 BA  
• Leo Watson, C, 2016: 3 yr. starter, .300 BA (Bates College)
• Justin Hensley (right), 1B, 2017:  .330 BA, 8 2B 
• Ben Balogh, RHP, 2016: Anderson recruit

Top 2017's:

• John Nierman, LHP: Lipscomb commit 
• Bo Richey-OF/3B 
• Will Wentz-RHP 

Top Underclassmen:

• Will Richman-RHP/OF 
• Cam Farren- OF/LHP

Outlook:  The Braves return six every day players from last season and a total of 11 seniors.  LHP Nierman expects to anchor the staff along with junior arms Wentz and Richman.  Coach Sassanella expects a much improved defense and more offense from this year's group.  With good arms in the rotation, the Braves should have a solid 2016 season.  

UPCOMING EVENTS