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Strasburg Franklin Tigers

February 13, 2019
PBR Ohio Staff

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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.

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2019 Spring Team Preview: Strasburg Franklin Tigers

Team Name: Strasburg Franklin Tigers
Head Coach: Mike Becker
Division: IV
2018 Record: 14-13
Conference Record: Inter-Valley Conference North, 6-6 (3rd)
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/5

2019 Team Strengths:

  • Leadership
  • Athletic/Speed
  • Defense
  • Pitching

Coach Outlook: "We look to be competitive in an always strong Inter-Valley Conference and continue to contend in the Eastern District. We return a strong core of seniors to lead some talented underclassmen to reach our goals."

PBR Outlook: The Tigers look to improve in 2019 with experience and talent returning from the 2018 squad. The Tigers and coach Mike Becker have a chance to be competitive all year in Division IV

Top Returning Players:

  • Mitch Neidenthal, SS/P, SR, 5'11", 175, R/R, 4-year starter, PBR & OHSBCA Honorable Mention Div 4, Last Year Stats - .407, 9 2B, 18 RBI, 23 R, 12 SB  2-3, 2.81 ERA, 26 K, 12 BB
  • Mike Neidenthal - 2B/P, SR, 6'0", 175, R/R, 4-year starter, PBR Honorable Mention Div 4, Last Year Stats - .404, 8 2B, 3 3B, 18 RBI, 31 R, 11 SB
  • Logan Ueltschy - 1B/P, SR, 6'0", 240, R/R, .268, 5 2B, 17 RBI, 12 R
  • Scottie Sauernheimer, OF/P, SO, 6'1", 160, R/R, .271, 2 2B, 12 R, 7 SB, 3-2, 3.17 ERA, 39 K
  • Branden Troyer, IF/P, SO, 5'8", 160, R/R, .319, 1 2B, 12 R
  • Wade Hostetler, C, SO, 5'10", 155, R/R, .262, 1 2B, 8 RBI, 9 R, 6 SB
  • Jace Walker, IF/P, SR, 5'11", 165, R/R 14.1 IP, 4.39 ERA,

Top Newcomers:

  • Brice Stropky, OF/P, SO
  • Kape Schupbach, OF, SO

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.