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With the 2019 spring season right around the corner, PBR Michigan is eagerly anticipating bringing the great state of Michigan the best high school coverage throughout the entire state. Starting in Mid-February, we began releasing team previews for teams across the state, leading into the Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings.

To view the full list of 2019 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2019 Team Preview, click here.

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2019 SPRING TEAM PREVIEW: Battle creek Lakeview Spartans

Team Name: Battle Creek Lakeview Spartans
Head Coach: Kyle Kracht
Division: I
2018 Record: 18-13
Conference Record: SMAC East, 3rd Place
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/6

2019 Team Strengths:

• Leadership
• Pitching Depth

Coach Outlook: "After a good year and some growth by first year varsity players, our team looks to contend for the division title and district title."

Top Returning Players:

• 2019 Jalen Watkins (3B) - Uncommitted
• 2019 Justin Ratliff (SS) - Kellogg CC Commit
• 2019 Brendan Shepherd (RHP/IF) - Kellogg CC Commit
• 2019 Tyler Brown (LHP/OF) - Uncommitted
• 2020 Jackson Kitchen (LHP/CF) - Uncommitted