Prep Baseball Report

Elder Panthers


Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Editor In Chief/Scout

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With the 2018 spring season right around the corner, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best high school coverage throughout the entire state. Starting mid-January, we began releasing team previews for teams across the state, leading into the Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings.

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2018 Spring Team Preview: Elder Panthers

Team Name: Elder Panthers
Head Coach: Mark Thompson
Division: I
2017 Record: 13-14
Conference Record: Greater Catholic League, South Division, 2-7
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/3

Team Strengths: 

  • Passionate Players
  • Depth 

Coach Outlook: “After a disappointing last 2 years it looks like the Panthers are headed in the right direction. Unproven, but talented, pitching staff will be paired with an experienced group of position players.”

PBR Outlook: Coach Thompson feels his Panthers are headed in the right direction, and who are we to think differently considering the tradition at Elder. With six returning starter, including many that are committed to play at the next level. Look out for the Panthers come tournament time, as they will be tested all season with a difficult schedule.

Top Returning Players: 

  • 2018 Drew Klaserner (3B/C) – Sinclair CC Commit
  • 2018 Max Lenhardt (1B) – Uncommitted
  • 2018 TJ Kearns (OF) – Uncommitted
  • 2018 Danny Nieman (RHP/INF) – Uncommitted
  • 2018 Eric Aufderbeck (RHP) – Otterbein Commit
  • 2018 Brandon Myers (RHP/INF) – Marietta Commit
  • 2018 Justin Donovan (C/1B) – Urbana University

Top Underclassmen:

A Look Back At The 2017 Season:

To view the 2017 Team Previews, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To view the 2017 All-State Teams, click below.

To view the 2017 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

A Look Back At 2016 Preseason Articles:

To view the 2016 Team Previews, click here.
To view the 2016 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

A Look Back At 2015 Preseason Articles:

To view the 2015 Team Previews, click here.
To view the 2015 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.