Prep Baseball Report

Sandusky Perkins Pirates


PBR Ohio Staff

Follow @PBR Ohio

With the 2019 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 in 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.

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.

Interested in attending a PBR Ohio event? Check out our schedule by clicking here.

2019 Spring Team Preview: Sandusky Perkins Pirates

Team Name: Sandusky Perkins Pirates
Head Coach: Chris Walton
Division: II
2018 Record: 10-14
Conference Record: SBC Lake Division 3-7
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 8/3

2019 Team Strengths:

  • Experience
  • Speed
  • Defense

Coach Outlook: "One of the toughest non-conference schedules we've ever had. Need young arms to develop quickly for us to win consistently."

PBR Outlook: The Pirates and coach Chris Walton look to be competitive in 2019 despite a difficult conference and non-conference schedule. Look for Perkins to get better as the season goes on. 

Top Returning Players:

  • Sam Myers, OF, 2019, 6'1", 165 lbs, R/R, .325 AVG, 1st team all-SBC OF, 2nd team All-District OF.
  • Dylan Nason, C/IF/OF, 2019, 5'9", 165lbs, R/R, .318 AVG, 4 year letter winner, honorable mention SBC & District
  • Gavin Knupke, OF/P, 5'9", 2019, 160lbs, R/R, .341 AVG, .412 OBP, conference award winner
  • Garrett Baker, P/OF, 6'3", 160 lbs, R/R, 2-0, .95 ERA
  • Spencer Klein, IF, 5'10", 165 lbs, R/R, .291 AVG

Top Newcomers:

  • Tyler Walton, 2021, C/IF/RHP
  • Braeden George, 2021 IF/RHP (move-in)
  • Luke Walton, 2022 LHP/OF

A Look Back At The 2018 Season:

To view the 2018 Team Previews, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To view the 2018 All-State Teams, click below.

To view the 2018 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

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.