2015 Team Preview: Summit Country Day
February 1, 2015
By Dylan Hefflinger and JD Heilmann
Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout and Ohio Director of Scouting
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2015 Team Preview: Summit country day
School Name: Summit Country Day
Coaches Name/Record: Triffon Callos, 121-75
2014 Record: 17-13
Conference: Miami Valley Conference
Conference Record/Finish: 11-2
Division Level: III
Postseason Accomplishments:
- 1995 State Championship
- 1995 and 1996 Regional Championships
- 1995, 1996, 2002, 2007, and 2013 District Championships
- 2013 Sectional Championship
- 2009, 2011, and 2012 Sectional Finalists
Key Players Lost From 2014:
- Doug Compton, OF/RHP, Depauw University Recruit
Number of Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/3
Strengths of Team:
- Returning seven position players
- Strong catcher
- Veteran top three pitchers in the rotation
- Depth after the starters
- Previous post-season success
Weaknesses of Team:
- Depth on the mound after the top three pitchers
Top Prospects in Class of 2015:
- Eric Terry, C, Honorable mention all-state, Emory recruit.
- Mark Peterson, 3B/RHP, Will be third year as starter at 3B, Being recruited by D3 schools - 2nd Team All-League in 2014.
- Brooks Taylor, OF/RHP, Will be third year as a starter and likely leadoff hitter.
- Craig James, OF, Potential everyday starter in right-field, Saw significant action as a junior.
Top Prospects in Class of 2016:
- John Merritt, RHP/1B/OF, Number two pitcher in the rotation, 6-foot-4, 175-pounds.
- Logan Bernhardt, IF, Transfer from LaSalle, Projects as top of the order bat.
- Will Mackey, IF, Started since his freshman season, Solid glove, Will pair with Bernhardt up the middle.
Top Prospects in Class of 2017:
- Connor McMurry, RHP/1B, No. 39 ranked prospect in his class, 82-85 mph fastball with solid secondary pitches, Went 8-1 on the hill in 45 innings as a freshman, Will hit in the 4 or 5 hole in the lineup.
Top Prospects in Class of 2018:
- Brennan Gick, OF, Good athlete who will compete for a starting position in the outfield.
Notable College/MLB Alumni:
- Doug Compton, Class of 2014, DePauw University
- Tommy Crowl, Class of 2013, Marietta College
- Gabe Scott, Class of 2012, George Washington
- Jack Gustafson, Class of 2011, University of St. Thomas
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