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University School Preppers


Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout

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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: University School Preppers

Team Name: University School Preppers
Head Coach: Rob McNerney
Division: I
2022 Record: 23-8
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/6

Coach Outlook: "Excited to see how we can bounce back after a tough loss in the regionals. Our eight seniors and three captains have meant a lot to this program. Under their leadership the team has won 40 games in two seasons, including our first District Championship in 30 years. Moving up to the Division 1 level is a big challenge and the coaching staff is looking forward to seeing our guys embrace that."

2023 Team Strengths:

  • Leadership
  • Starting Pitching
  • Experience

Top Returning Players:

  • Evan Shapiro, RHP, 2023, 6'7", 230, R/R. 3 year starter, team captain, Kent State signee. Last year stats: 9-1, 64IP, .979 ERA, 90K, 22BB.
  • Aaron Moss, SS/RHP, 2025, 5'9", 160, R/R. 2 year starter. Last years stats: 4-3, 44IP, 3.00ERA, 33K, 6BB; .359 AVG, 33H, 3 2B, 1 3B, 16RBI, 27R, 10SB.
  • Ben Elliott, SS/RHP, 2023, 5'10", 150, R/R. 3 year starter. Last years stats: 3-0, 1 SV, 14IP, .000 ERA, 13K, 4BB; .400 AVG, 36H, 14RBI, 25RBI, 10SB.
  • Ryan Pattison, OF, 2023, 6'1", 195, R/R. 3 year starter. Last years stats: .329 AVG, 30 H, 72B, 2 3B, 26R, 28RBI, 17SB.

Class of 2023 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Evan Shapiro (Video Below)
  • Ben Elliott
  • Ryan Pattison
  • David Faremouth - C

Class of 2024 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Riley Penn - OF/LHP
  • Joey Zigman - INF/C

Class of 2025 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Aaron Moss
  • Tucker Greer - 1B

Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Deacon Nelson - SS/RHP - Virginia commit

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.

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