2023 Team Preview: Corona Panthers
January 26, 2023
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The Road to the California State Games begins with the 2023 California high school baseball season. With the season just around the corner, our staff has begun putting out team previews from all around the state, getting you prepared for another year of exciting coverage.
Today we focus on the Corona Panthers who are coming off a 19-10 overall record in 2022 and a second place finish in the Big VIII league. With a deep playoff run and league title in mind, the Panthers look to capitalize on its talent and depth to propel them through a competitive schedule in 2023.
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Team:
Corona Panthers
Head Coach (years at school):
Andy Wise (14)
Twitter Handle:
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CIF Section & Division:
CIF SS D1
Conference/League Name:
Big VIII
Last Year’s Record:
19-10
10-5 (League)
2022 Playoff Run:
Lost in CIF SS D1 First Round to Capistrano Valley
# of Returning Starters:
7
# of Returning Pitchers:
5
Team Expectations:
"Group has a chance to win every time they take the field. I expect to win much more than lose against a top flight competitive schedule."
Team Strengths:
"High end talent/depth all around"
Areas of Improvement:
"Maturity"
College Commitments:
Sam Burgess, 6’1” 180, P/OF/1B, 2024 - TCU
Billy Carlson, 6’1” 175, P/SS, 2025 - Vanderbilt
Josiah Palomino, 5’7” 155, C/INF, 2024 - Nevada
Ethan Schiefelbein, 6’1” 175, P/1B, 2024 - UCLA
Josh Springer, 6’2” 195, C/INF, 2024 - Oregon
Top Uncommitted 23s:
Jared Saldana - Well rounded smart ballplayer. 3-year starter.
Gavin Duke - Physical/young senior coming into his own.
Top Uncommitted 24s:
Jaylen White - Arizona decommit/worked hard/looks great.
Jake Skelskey - High leverage inning stud. 3-pitches with action. Slider is plus/plus.
Top Uncommitted 25s:
Seth Coria - High end tools(pop/velo)
Top Uncommitted 26s:
Anthony Murphy - Total package. Tools/Body/Work ethic/Drive/Game
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
South Bay Preseason ID |
CA | 01/29 | Mission College - San Jose |
East Bay Preseason ID | CA | 2/05 | Chabot College - Hayward |
Rising Stars ID: Sacramento | CA | 3/12 | McBean Stadium - Lincoln |
Rising Stars ID: Bay Area | CA | 4/23 | Chabot College - Hayward |
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