Prep Baseball Report

James F. Rhodes Rams


Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Editor In Chief/Scout

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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: James F. Rhodes Rams

Team Name: James F. Rhodes Rams
Head Coach: Brian McHolland
Division: I
2017 Record: 11 wins
Conference Record: Senate, 9-1, 1st

Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/3

Team Strengths: 

  • Starting Pitching
  • Leadership
  • Defense
  • Hitting

Coach Outlook: “We should be able to compete for our fourth consecutive league title. We should also be able to have a competitive non-conference record. Most likely win one state playoff game.”

PBR Outlook: Five starters return for coach McHolland and the Rams.

Top Returning Players: 

  • 2018 Carlos Vasquez (RHP/2B) – Uncommitted
  • 2018 Rudy Rodriguez (RHP) – Uncommitted
  • 2019 Alex Soto (OF) - Uncommitted

Top Underclassmen:

  • 2019 Alex Soto (OF) – Uncommitted
  • 2019 Keven Gonzalez (3B/1B) – Uncommitted
  • 2020 Angel Chaez (RHP) – 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.