Prep Baseball Report

2023 High School Preview: Central High


Sammy Esposito
PBR SC Director of Scouting

Central High School Preview

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

HIGH SCHOOL NAME Central High School

MASCOT Eagles

CLASSIFICATION 2A          

REGION Region 5                 

HEAD COACH Trent Strickland       

TWITTER @CentralEagles21

HOME FIELD: 200 Zion Church Rd. Pageland SC 29728

                  

PREVIEWING 2023     

PRESEASON EVENT:
Feb. 18 @North Central vs Trinity Collegiate at 1:00pm

SPRING BREAK:
Cheraw High School 

STARTERS RETURNING: 4          

RETURNING PITCHERS: 2           

WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
Expected Team Strength - I think that we will be a more improved team overall. We were young last year with only two seniors and will be young again this year with again only two seniors. But they've had a year to understand what we are teaching. We will be stronger and more developed on the mound this year. Our team speed should also help us put some pressure on teams this season.

QUOTE FROM THE COACH:
I am excited to see these young guys compete at a high level. Very excited to see how our two seniors lead and guide this group. We will have a lot of fun and compete everyday out.

 

PLAYERS TO WATCH



Cody Branham

Class of 2027 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Central
    State: SC
  • Summer Team: Dirtbags Prime 15U
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 175.1lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

 

Daniel Leaird, P,C,MIF, 2023, Uncommitted, Very High Baseball IQ guy. Fastball is going to be 80-83 Topping 84-85. He is going to be in the meat of our lineup with ability to hit the ball to all fields with power. Very good JUCO prospect for someone to take a chance on.