2019 PBR IA Team Capsule: Des Moines Christian
May 9, 2019
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As we prepare for the upcoming 2019 high school season, we will be taking a preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.
Team: Des Moines Christian
Nickname: Lions
Class: 2A
League: West Central Athletic
Head Coach: Derek Flack
Years as Head Coach at School: 13
2018 Overall Record: 15-13
2018 League Record: 13-5
2018 League Finish: 3rd Place
2018 Post-Season Finish: Lost in 1st Round of Districts
Starting Position Players Lost: 3
Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 2
Returning Starters: 6
Pitchers with 15+ Innings Returning: 4
2018 GRADS IN COLLEGE
Jackson Harris- Simpson
SENIORS TO WATCH
Brett Shelton, RHP/1B, 2019 (Northwestern College Commit)
Frankie Accurso, RHP/3B, 2019 (Grand View Commit)
Grant Christy, RHP/C, 2019 (Northwestern College Commit)
Andrew Fox, RHP/OF, 2019
Cal Matthes, OF, 2019
Grant Christy, RHP/C, 2019
JUNIORS TO WATCH
Kole Bradley, LHP/1B, 2020
SOPHOMORES & FRESHMEN TO WATCH
NA
2019 OUTLOOK
"Our team is very deep with 15 guys expected to get meaningful playing time. We have a very deep pitching staff that will be able to compete with any team we play." Head Coach Derek Flack
COACHES PRESEASON QUESTIONNAIRE
We appreciate all of the help provided by high school coaches across the state assisting with our preseason coverage. Coaches- you can request a link to complete questionnaire by emailing Rob Allison at [email protected] if you did not receive it via email previously.