Crimson Cliffs baseball claims the 4A state championship with 6-0 win over Snow Canyon Saturday, Could 21, 2022. Chris Caldwell, The Spectrum & Each day Information
Climate allowing, the 2023 highschool baseball season will get underway this week for groups in Class 4A. To organize followers for the upcoming season, the Deseret Information has put collectively capsules for each workforce in 4A. Each coach was invited to take part and submit info.
The area rankings are based mostly on coaches’ preseason projections.
There are two new baseball coaches in 4A this 12 months: Brad Larson (Cedar Metropolis) and Kyle Bubak (Inexperienced Canyon).
Listed here are the 4A groups and gamers to look at this upcoming season.
Area 10
1. Crimson Cliffs Mustangs
Head coach: Justin Abbott (fourth 12 months).
2022 document: 23-4 (third in Area 10 with a 7-4 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 2 in 4A.
2022 postseason: 5-0 document, Beat Snow Canyon in 4A state championship.
2022 offense: 9.7 rpg (No. 1 in 4A).
2022 protection: 3.2 rpg (No. 1 in 4A).
Returning contributors:
- Petey Soto, INF/OF/P, Sr.
- Brexten Starley, C/P, Sr.
- Tate Maynard, INF, Sr.
- Ty Maynard, C/INF, Sr.
- Jayger Baldwin, OF, Sr.
- Trey Evans, OF, Jr.
- Beau Sampson, LHP, Sr.
- Jaiven Ross, LHP, Sr.
- Aaron Morris, RHP, Sr.
- Ty West, OF/LHP, Jr.
Key newcomers:
- Jarvis Osborn, LHP, Jr.
- Ty West, OF/LHP, Jr.
- Mckay Wright, 1B/P, Soph.
- Chachi Pincock, INF, Jr.
- Parker Andrus, INF, Jr.
- Dean Berrett, OF/P, Sr.
- Kody Esplin, OF, Soph.
Coach remark: Have been excited to get began with a whole lot of guys returning after having good summers and experiences from final 12 months. We sit up for having a strong workforce again with some nice senior management and a few underclassmen prepared for the problem.
2. Snow Canyon Warriors
Head coach: Reed Secrist (nineteenth 12 months).
2022 document: 22-12 (fourth in Area 10 with a 6-6 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 4 in 4A.
2022 postseason: 5-3 document, Eradicated by Crimson Cliffs in 4A state championship.
2022 offense: 9.4 rpg (No. 2 in 4A).
2022 protection: 5.4 rpg (No. 7 in 4A).
Returning contributors:
- Sam Lindsey, OF, Sr.
- Coden Herman, P, Sr.
- Crew Secrist, SS, Jr.
- Hayden Smith, C, Jr.
- Ryder Harrison, OF, Jr.
- Kyson Goates, P, Jr.
- Talan Kelly, 3B, Jr.
- Makaio Swensen, P, Jr.
- Andrew Lyon, P, Soph.
Key newcomers:
- Damon Ence, 2B, Jr.
- Jackson Kirby, P, Jr.
- Ledger Shipp, INF, Soph.
- Dewy Gibb, INF, Soph
Coach remark: Must be one other powerful Area 10. I like what we've in a robust junior class to compete for an additional state championship.
3. Dixie Flyers
Head coach: Danny Ipson (thirteenth 12 months).
2022 document: 23-6 (first in Area 10 with a 11-1 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 1 in 4A.
2022 postseason: 2-2 document, Eradicated by Snow Canyon in 4A bracket play.
2022 offense: 7.3 rpg (No. 6 in 4A).
2022 protection: 3.6 rpg (No. 3 in 4A).
Returning contributors:
- Boston Vest, SS, Jr.
- Ridge Erickson, C, Jr.
- Cayson Bell, P, Sr.
- Logan Leavitt, 3B, Jr.
- Blake Watson, LF, Sr.
Key newcomers:
- Hint Franco, OF, Jr.
- Braxton Yates, P/OF, Jr.
- Cooper Bartholomew, P/1B, Jr.
- Max Orton, 2B, Jr.
- Isaac Zepf, OF, Jr.
Coach remark: We sit up for 2023 and the chance to offer a few of our underclassmen an opportunity to show themselves early. We hope to see regular enchancment all through the season as we acquire some expertise on the plate and within the area. As all the time, we are going to look to construct upon strong pitching and protection that can hopefully drive some offensive momentum on the plate.
4. Desert Hills Thunder
Head coach: Kevin Cave (third 12 months).
2022 document: 13-14 (fifth in Area 10 with a 5-6 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 6 in 4A.
2022 postseason: 2-3 document, Eradicated by Inexperienced Canyon in 4A bracket play.
2022 offense: 7.4 rpg (No. 5 in 4A).
2022 protection: 5.7 rpg (No. 9 in 4A).
Returning contributors:
- Cole DeCastro, SS, Sr.
- Kyler Terry, 3B, Sr.
- Landon Musgrave, LHP/OF, Sr.
- Andrew Wilson, C/1B, Soph.
- Jace Fillmore, 2B, Soph.
Key newcomers:
- Tytan Tate, RHP/OF, Sr.
- Beau Wall, UT, Soph.
- Seth Wells, OF, Sr.
Coach remark: Desert Hills can have a deep pitching workers, however will lack vital VAR expertise on the mound. With 5 gamers returning to the hitting lineup from final season, workforce offense may very well be a power for the Thunder. As ever, we should play sound protection to achieve success.
5. Pine View Panthers
Head coach: Glenn MacLellan (sixth 12 months).
2022 document: 19-6 (second in Area 10 with a 8-4 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 3 in 4A.
2022 postseason: 2-2 document, Eradicated by Crimson Cliffs in 4A bracket play.
2022 offense: 7.5 rpg (No. 4 in 4A).
2022 protection: 5 rpg (No. 5 in 4A).
Returning contributors:
- Nash Schroeder, P/MI, Jr.
- Preston Christiensen, OF, Sr.
- Kyson Milne, UT, Jr.
- Andrew Shakespear, OF, Jr.
Key newcomers:
- Parker Plough, P, Sr.
- Pedro Duarte, MI/P, Sr.
Coach remark: We're wanting ahead to an important season that can be each optimistic and promising.
6. Cedar Metropolis Reds
Head coach: Brad Larson (first 12 months).
2022 document: 8-19 (sixth in Area 10 with a 2-8 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 11 in 4A.
2022 postseason: 1-2 document, Eradicated by Desert Hills in 4A tremendous regional.
2022 offense: 5.7 rpg (No. 9 in 4A).
2022 protection: 8.5 rpg (No. 10 in 4A).
Returning contributors:
- Paycen Briggs, OF, Sr.
- Colter Bunnell, SS/3B/P, Jr.
- Cody Nash, 2B/P, Jr.
- Kyler Callister, C/OF, Sr.
- Quaid Mackert, 3B/P, Sr.
Key newcomers:
- Krew Giles, OF, So.
- Jaxon Burgess, OF, Jr.
- Jacob Boyer, C/2B, So.
Coach remark: New this 12 months, hoping to get every thing down so we will be aggressive and win video games.
7. Hurricane Tigers
Head coach: Steve Pearson (second 12 months).
2022 document: 11-18 (seventh in Area 10 with a 1-11 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 10 in 4A.
2022 postseason: 2-3 document, Eradicated by Snow Canyon in 4A bracket play.
2022 offense: 5.1 rpg (No. 10 in 4A).
2022 protection: 8.6 rpg (No. 11 in 4A).
Returning contributors:
- Grant Scholzen, SS, Sr.
- Casey Robinson P/3B/1B, Sr.
- Sam Johansen, P/CF, Sr.
- Asher Christensen, 2B, Sr.
- Zack Beard, C, Sr.
- Levi Leavitt, OF, Sr.
- Anthony Guzman, 3B, Sr.
Key newcomers:
- Landon Stewart, P, Jr.
- Luke Hirschi, C/DH, Jr.
Coach remark: The Hurricane Tigers are poised to be harmful, by no means rely them out.
Area 11
1. Mountain Crest Mustangs
Head coach: Hint Hansen (second 12 months).
2022 document: 14-12 (second in Area 11 with a 11-3 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 8 in 4A.
2022 postseason: 0-2 document, Eradicated by Inexperienced Canyon in 4A tremendous regional.
2022 offense: 4.9 rpg (No. 11 in 4A).
2022 protection: 5.5 rpg (No. 8 in 4A).
Returning contributors:
- Andrew Nielsen, P/3B, Sr.
- Rilee Maddock, P/3B, Sr.
- JC Jones, 1B, Jr.
- Kaden Deeter, SS, Sr.
Key newcomers:
- Luke Palmer, 2B, Jr.
- Maxwell Hornsby, C, Jr.
Coach remark: We have now a strong basis up the center with Kaden Deeter (Sr.), Luke Palmer (Jr.) and P/3B Andrew Nielsen (Sr.). Junior JC Jones had success in strain conditions final 12 months and he'll proceed to enhance and be part of this group in main our workforce. We had very profitable summer season and fall seasons and anticipate to be one of many previous couple of groups standing on the finish of the 12 months.
Offensively we've a whole lot of line drive/hole energy that we're going to make the most of and can problem pitchers with good approaches on the plate. We anticipate to attain a whole lot of runs through the use of our workforce pace and situational hitting. We additionally anticipate to create issues for our opponents with our pace. Kaden Deeter, Brok Buttars (Soph), Porter Budge (Jr.) and Trey Burbank (Sr.) are aggressive and sensible baserunners and can create RBI alternatives for Andrew Nielsen, JC Jones, Maxwell Hornsby (Jr.) and Wyatt Albrecht (Jr.).
Our pitching workers can be anchored by Andrew Nielsen and Rilee Maddock (Sr.) goes to make use of his expertise from final 12 months to steer us on the mound. We anticipate Rylin Needham (Soph), Jackson Hill (Jr.) and Zack Bradfield (Soph) to step up and have a huge impact on the workforce’s success.
The important thing to our success goes to be taking part in strong protection. This group is one who works onerous and is basically strong. We will compete with anybody once we execute.
2. Ridgeline RiverHawks
Head coach: Justin Jensen (second 12 months).
2022 document: 16-11 (third in Area 11 with a 10-5 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 7 in 4A.
2022 postseason: 1-2 document, Eradicated by Hurricane in 4A tremendous regional.
2022 offense: 7 rpg (No. 7 in 4A).
2022 protection: 5.1 rpg (No. 6 in 4A).
Returning contributors:
- Trey Purser, 3B/RHP, Jr.
- Easton Dahlke, C, Sr.
- Bode Hansen, RHP/RF, Jr.
- Cam Blotter, SS, Jr.
- Hayden Hansen, RHP, 2B
- Romey Jensen, P, 1B
Key newcomers:
- Ian Dahle, OF, Jr.
- Tyson Smith, RHP/C, Soph.
- Sam Swan, RHP, Soph.
- Cooper Clark, OF, Fr.
- Nate Dahle, LHP, Fr.
- Easton Hammond, LHP, Fr.
Coach remark: Younger however gifted. We have now some huge questions with pitching and management we are attempting to get answered however excited to get the season going.
3. Bear River Bears
Head coach: Donald Hawes (thirteenth 12 months).
2022 document: 23-7 (first in Area 11 with a 13-2 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 5 in 4A.
2022 postseason: 3-2 document, Eradicated by Snow Canyon in 4A bracket play.
2022 offense: 8.4 rpg (No. 3 in 4A).
2022 protection: 3.4 rpg (No. 2 in 4A).
Returning contributors:
- Degan Rigby, P, Jr.
- Gehrig Marble, 1B, Jr.
- Talon Marble, INF, Jr.
- Ryker, Jeppsen, P, Sr.
Key newcomers:
- Easton Goodliffe, P/INF, Jr.
- Holden Potter, P/INF, Soph.
- Kolten Summers, P/OF , Soph.
- Buzz Roche, UT, Sr.
Coach remark: After graduating seven seniors final 12 months, we glance to construct upon the custom set earlier than. We deliver again one senior and 4 juniors that noticed beneficial varsity innings final season. They've had a great offseason making ready for this 12 months. Identical to any season we'd like to have the ability to throw strikes, play catch behind these strikes, and get some well timed hitting. This group is has grown quite a bit over the course of the summer season and fall and we're excited to proceed to see the place we find yourself.
4. Inexperienced Canyon Wolves
Head coach: Kyle Bubak (first 12 months).
2022 document: 17-13 (fourth in Area 11 with a 7-8 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 9 in 4A.
2022 postseason: 3-2 document, Eradicated by Pine View in 4A bracket play.
2022 offense: 6.3 rpg (No. 8 in 4A).
2022 protection: 4.9 rpg (No. 4 in 4A).
Returning contributors:
- Cade Atkinson, SS/P, Jr.
- Suey Jensen, 3B/P, Sr.
- Coleman Bobb, 1B/P, Sr.
- Caden Stuart, CF/P, Sr.
- Carson Proctor, C/P, Sr.
- Cooper Findlay, UT, Sr.
Key newcomers:
- Boston Stewart, OF, Sr.
- Jaken Petersen, OF, Jr.
- Micah Eborn, 2B/P, Jr.
Coach remark: We're excited for our upcoming season. We have now an important core group of seniors with taking part in expertise that can assist lead our workforce. We sit up for contending for a area and state title.
5. Sky View Bobcats
Head coach: Ryan Neal (second 12 months).
2022 document: 3-23 (fifth in Area 11 with a 2-11 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 12 in 4A.
2022 postseason: 0-2 document, Eradicated by Bear River in 4A tremendous regional.
2022 offense: 3.3 rpg (No. 12 in 4A).
2022 protection: 8.7 rpg (No. 12 in 4A).
Coach remark: The gamers have labored onerous within the offseason. We're excited to see how that transitions to the spring season. A number of returning gamers on the varsity workforce. That have ought to assist alongside the way in which.
6. Logan Grizzlies
Head coach: Michael Davies (second 12 months).
2022 document: 1-22 (sixth in Area 11 with a 0-14 document).
2022 RPI rating: No. 13 in 4A.
2022 postseason: 0-2 document, Eradicated by Snow Canyon in 4A tremendous regional.
2022 offense: 2.4 rpg (No. 13 in 4A).
2022 protection: 11.3 rpg (No. 13 in 4A).
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