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: Northrop Bruins

Head Coach: Matt Brumbaugh
Class: 4A
2015 Record: 16-11
Conference (2015 Record/Finish): Summit Athletic (11-3, Tied 1st)
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/3

2016 Team Strengths:

• Leadership
• Team Defense

Top Returning Players:

• Mike Snyder, SS 2016, 6-4/185 lbs, 3yr starter, signed IPFW 
• Jordan Dickinson, 1B, 2016, 6-0/205 lbs, 2year starter
• Garrett Schoenle, LHP, 6-4/175 lbs, 2 year starter
  

Top Underclassmen:

• Braden Klinedinst 3B/RHP 5-11/180lbs 2018 
• Jack Hayden OF/LHP 5-10/150lbs 2019 
• Conner Bane OF/1B/RHP 6-3/170lbs 2019

Outlook: The Bruins return two All-SAC players in SS Mike Snyder and 1B Jordan Dickinson.  Defensively, Northrop should be solid and the pitching will be key if the junior class is able to step up.  Northrop will have to compete with Dwenger and Snider to stay atop the SAC standings this spring.