Clay Eagles

March 16, 2022
Dylan Hefflinger and PBR Ohio Staff
PBR Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout

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With 2021 now in the past, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best 2022 high school coverage that can be found anywhere. Starting in January, we began releasing team previews for squads across the state. Ahead, we will have Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings coming your way.

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2022 Spring Team Preview: Clay Eagles

Team Name: Clay Eagles
Head Coach: Jim Phillips
Division: I
2021 Record: 22-6
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/4

2022 Team Strengths:

Experience
Defense
Pitching
Speed
Offense

Coach Outlook: "This season holds a lot of potential, coming off of a league championships season there is a lot of buzz around the program. How we handle this, gel as a unit, and navigate the most challenging schedule in the 95 year history of our program will go along way in if that potential is reached."

Top Returning Players:

Jon Marsico RHP 2022, 5'11 180, R/R. 3-Year starter, Lourdes Commit. Last Year Stats 37.1 IP, 2-0, 8-8 SV, 0.375 ERA, 33 K, 5 BB
Donovan Coughlin 1B, 2022, 6'2/215, R/R 3-Year starter, Team Captain. Last Year Stats- .355 AVG, 7 2B, 1 3B, 16 RBI, 20 R, 4 SB
Jackson Kennedy C, 2022, 5'10 200, R/R. 4-Year Starter, Lourdes Commit, Team Captain. Last Year Stats- .351 AVG, 8 2B, 20 RBI, 12 RS, 2 SB
Anthony Barnes- RHP, 2023, 5'10 210, R/R, 2-Year starter, Last Years Stats 26 IP, 5-1, 1.89 ERA, 29 K, 26 BB
Spencer Fortier-INF 2022, 5'10 190, R/L. 4-Year starter, Northwood Commit, Team Captain. Last Year Stats-.284 AVG, 3 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 26 RBI, 18 R, 1 SB

Class of 2022 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

Jon Marsico
Donovan Coughlin
Jackson Kennedy
Spencer Fortier
Connor Millimen LHP/OF 2022, 5'11 155, L/R. 2-Year letter winner, Last Years Stats- 20 2/3 IP, 2-0, 1.36 ERA, 18 K, 13 BB

Class of 2023 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

Anthony Barnes
Christian Mays OF 2023, 5'9 160, R/R. 2 Year Returning Starter, Last Years Stats-.273 BA, 3 2B, 11 RBI, 21 R, 7 SB
Kale Wilkins INF 2023, 6'0 185, R/R. 2 Year Returning Starter, Last Years Stats- .263 BA, 12 RBI, 17 R, 3 SB
Jase Kennedy P/INF/OF- 5'11 215, R/R. 2 Year Returning Letter Winner, Last Years Stats- 19 IP, 1-0, 3.68 ERA, 22 K, 17 BB
Jared Hoersten P/OF 2023, 6'1 155
Ethan Stager INF/OF/P 2023 6'0 180
Brendan Hazuda C 2023 6'2 205

Class of 2024 Prospects To Keep Eye On: