Prep Baseball Report

Western Brown Broncos


Dylan Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Editor In Chief

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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: Western Brown Broncos

Team Name: Western Brown Broncos
Head Coach: Jon Crall
Division: I
2017 Record: 10-9-5
Conference Record: Southern Buckeye Conference - American Division, 5-5-3, 5th Place
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/3

2018 Team Strengths:

  • Leadership
  • Hitting

Coach Outlook: "As a first year head coach, I am optimistic about the team we are building. We have a core nucleus of experienced players returning that will take on a positive leadership role in our building process. The group we have returning and the players that may move up into a varsity roles have the potential to compete in our league."

PBR Outlook: First year head coach Jon Crall will look to put his stamp on the program in season one. Crall has optimism for the 2018 season which should have the Broncos ready each game.

Top Returning Players:

  • Ryan Osborne: 3B, 2018, 6’0/225, R/R - Video Below
  • Brandon Hammersly: C, 2019, R/R
  • Austin Stigers: SS, 2019, 5’10/180, R/R
  • Evan Luttrell: CF, 2019, 5’9/175, R/R
  • Ty Crall: RHP, 2019, 6’3/185, R/R

Top Underclassmen:

  • Brandon Hammersly: C, 2019, R/R
  • Austin Stigers: SS, 2019, 5’10/180, R/R
  • Evan Luttrell: CF, 2019, 5’9/175, R/R
  • Ty Crall: RHP, 2019, 6’3/185, R/R

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.