Prep Baseball Report

Become a Member

More +

Purcell Marian Cavaliers

March 7, 2023
Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout

Follow on Twitter- @PrepBaseballOH
Follow on Twitter- @PBROhioScout
Follow on Instagram- @pbrohio 

With 2022 now in the past, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best high school coverage that can be found anywhere in 2023. Starting in February, 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.

To view the full list of 2023 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here. Or you can view each of the divisions in an excel format by clicking below.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2023 Team Preview, click here.

Interested in attending a PBR Ohio event? Check out our schedule by clicking here.

2023 Spring Team Preview: Purcell Marian Cavaliers

Team Name: Purcell Marian Cavaliers
Head Coach: Gino McGowens
Division: III
2022 Record: 8-19
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/5

Coach Outlook: "2023 should be a big year for the Purcell Marian Cavaliers. We return (5) starters and (5) pitchers. We were very young last year and sometimes had (6) freshman on the field at the same time. They had to grow up fast in one of the best leagues in the state. The experience they gained will be beneficial this year. We return (9) lettermen, and that experience should help this year. Ethan Ell is a (4) year starter who is a tremendous 2-way player. He’ll bat in the cleanup position and will be our number one starter on the mound. Levi Smiley is one of the best catchers in the city and will lead a young pitching staff. Jayonn Saunders, Zavier Wright and Jayden Egbert all started as freshman and will be leaders both on and off the field. We picked up two transfers in freshman Tatem Donels and sophomore Sonny Ward who should both contribute this year."

2023 Team Strengths:

  • Leadership (9 lettermen returning)
  • Team Speed
  • Defense

Top Returning Players:

  • Ethan Ell, LHP/1B, 2023, 6'2, 190, Switch/LH, 4-year starter.
  • Levi Smiley, C/RHP, 2024, R/R, 6'4, 220, 3 sport athlete.
  • Jayonn Saunders, SS/CF/RHP, 2025, 5'10, 150, R/R, 3 sport athlete.
  • Zavier Wright, 2B/OF, 2025, 5'8, 140, R/R.
  • Jayden Egbert, 1B/3B, 2025, 6'3, 185, R/R.

Class of 2023 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Ethan Ell (Video Below)
  • Connor Parks

Class of 2024 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Levi Smiley

Class of 2025 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Jayonn Saunders
  • Zavier Wright
  • Jayden Egbert
  • Ronan Ribar
  • Brady Hopkins
  • Sonny Ward

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Tatem Donels
  • Eddie Mohr

A Look Back At The 2022 Season:

To view the 2022 Team Previews, click here.

To view the 2022 Ohio Spring HS Report, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To View the 2022 PBR All-State Teams click below:

To view the 2022 Preseason All-State Teams, click below:

To view the Weekly Team Rankings, click below:

To view the 2022 Ohio Spring Scout Blog, click here.

A Look Back At The 2021 Season:

To view the 2021 Team Previews, click here.

To view the 2021 Ohio Spring HS Report, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To View the 2021 PBR All-State Teams click below:

To view the 2021 Preseason All-State Teams, click below:

To view the Weekly Team Rankings, click below:

To view the 2021 Ohio Spring Scout Blog, click below:

A Look Back At What Would've Been The 2020 Season:

To view each of the parts to the No 'Last Dance' Series, click below:

To view the 2020 Team Previews, click here.

To view the 2020 Preseason All-State Teams, click here.

To view the 2020 Virtual Ohio High School State Tournament/Preseason Team Rankings, click here.

A Look Back At The Last Decade:

To view the Ohio High School All-Decade Team 2010-2019, click here.

A Look Back At The 2019 Season:

To view the 2019 Team Previews, click here.

To view the OHSAA Baseball Tournament Roundup, click below.

To view the 2019 All-State Teams, click below.

To view the 2019 Preseason All-State Teams, click below.

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.

Recent Articles