Prep Baseball Report

Fisher Catholic Irish


Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Editor In Chief

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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: Fisher Catholic Irish

Team Name: Fisher Catholic Irish
Head Coach: Jack Faulkner
Division: IV
2017 Record: 15-10
Conference Record: Mid-State League, Cardinal Division, 7-3, 2nd
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/7

Team Strengths:

  • Senior Leadership
  • Pitching

Coach Outlook: “Fisher Catholic's roster will include 14 seniors. With the entire pitching staff returning along with 7 starters on defense, the Irish are in position to have a very productive season.”

PBR Outlook: With 14 seniors, the Irish and head coach Jack Faulkner look for big things in 2018. Look for Fisher Catholic to be a name to remember come tournament time.

Top Returning Players:

  • 2018 Zach Saffell (RHP/3B) – Indianapolis Commit - Video Below
  • 2018 Adam Smith (RHP) – Uncommitted
  • 2018 Shane Funk (RHP) – Uncommitted
  • 2018 Aidan Kilbarger – Uncommitted
  • 2019 Daniel Turner (RHP) – Uncommitted
  • 2019 Andrew Faulkner (RHP/OF) – Uncommitted
  • 2018 Abe Martin (RHP/1B) – Uncommitted
  • 2018 Logan Loy (C) – Uncommitted
  • 2018 Kade Kandel (OF) – Uncommitted
  • 2018 Sam Frazier (2B) – Uncommitted
  • 2018 Matt Liegl – Uncommitted

Top Underclassmen:

  • 2019 Daniel Turner (RHP) – Uncommitted
  • 2019 Andrew Faulkner (RHP/OF) – Uncommitted
  • 2019 Dylan Piko – Uncommitted
  • 2021 Nick Krooner - 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.

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.