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Paulding Panthers

March 8, 2019
PBR Ohio Staff

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With the 2019 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 in 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.

To view the full list of 2019 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2019 Team Preview, click here.

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2019 Spring Team Preview: Paulding Panthers

Team Name: Paulding Panthers
Head Coach: Travis McGarvey
Division: III
2018 Record: 10-12
Conference Record: Northwest Conference, 4-4 5th Place
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 7/5

2019 Team Strengths: Defense

Coach Outlook: "Success of this team will be determined by the consistency of our pitchers. If we can get consistent pitching to go along with our defense, then I feel we should be able to compete each day."

PBR Outlook: The Panthers and coach Travis McGarvey are looking to take a step forward in 2019 with a nice mix of upper and lower classmen.

Top Returning Players:

  • Jaret Miller, IF, 2019, 6-0/150 pounds, R/R, 3 year starter.  Last year stats: .360 AVG, 3 2B, 13 RBIs, 17 R
  • Carson Shull, IF/P, 2019, 5-9/150 pounds, R/R, 3 year starter.  Last year stats: .220 AVG, 3-2, 35.1 In, 27 Ks, 9 BB, 2.77 ERA
  • Westen Phlipot, LHP/1B, 2019, 5-9/145 pounds, L/L, 2 year starter.  Last year stats: .354, 12 R, 2-2, 32.1 In, 24 Ks, 25 BB, 6.36 ERA
  • Hunter Kauser (Video), C/RHP, 2021, 5-10/140 pounds, R/R, 1 year starter.  Last year stats: .246 AVG, 14 R, 12 In, 12 Ks, 1 BB, 2.33
  • Kolson Egnor, RHP/IF, 2020, 6-0/160 pounds, R/R, 1 year starter.  Last year stats: 1-4, 41.2 In, 40 Ks, 25 BB, 5.46 ERA
  • Cole Heller, OF/DH, 2019, 5-11/220 pounds, R/R, 2 year starter.  Last year stats: .347 AVG, 4 2B, 1 HR, 13 RBIs, 16 R

Top Newcomers:

  • Andrew Adams, OF, 2021, 5-7/140 pounds
  • Payton Beckman, IF, 2021, 6-3/170 pounds
  • Trenton Winkle, OF, 2021, 5-9/150 pounds

A Look Back At The 2018 Season:

To view the 2018 Team Previews, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To view the 2018 All-State Teams, click below.

To view the 2018 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

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.