NOTE: Thanks to Coach John Dorner for this information
2023 Celina Varsity Baseball Preview
Nickname: Bulldogs Division: II Conference: Western Buckeye League (WBL) 2021 Results: 18-11
Coach: John Dorner Experience: 2nd year (30 yrs. at St. Henry) Overall Coaching Record: 562-264 2021 WBL: 5-4 (6th Place)
Contact Information Celina Coaching Record: 18-11 2021 Tourney: Sectional Champs
Coaching Staff
- Varsity Assistants: Dave Maurer (2nd yr), Scott Steinbrunner (8th yr), John Lazarich (1st yr)
- JV: Bryce Monnin (6th yr), Jimmy Luebke (3rd yr)
- 8th Grade: Bill Rockwell (2nd yr), Red Miller (1st yr)
- 7th Grade: Dylan Fiester (1st yr), Matt Eckstein (1st yr)
Returning Players – No seniors on 2023 Team
Returning Letterman: 7 Zander Jones-Jr, Jack Hassan-Jr, Zach Greber-Jr, Max Baumstark-Jr, Ethan Bryant-Jr, Nick Steinbrunner-So, Brady Steinbrunner-So
Returning Starters: 5 Zander Jones-CF, Jack Hassan-RF, Zach Greber-Ut, Nick Steinbrunner-C, Brady Steinbrunner-1B (SS in 2023)
Returning Pitchers: 5 Zander Jones, Zach Greber, Ethan Bryant, Max Baumstark, Brady Steinbrunner
Returning All WBL: 2 Jack Hassan (3rd Team), Nick Steinbrunner (HM)
Returning All District: 2 Jack Hassan (2nd Team), Nick Steinbrunner (HM)
| No. | Name | Grade | Position | Height | Weight | Bats | Throws | 2022 Stats |
| 0 | Carver Harris | 11 | OF | 5’ 8” | 175 | R | R | |
| 2 | Zander Jones | 11 | OF/P | 6’ 0” | 165 | R | R | .279, 4 Dbls, 10 SB, .704 OPS, 3-3 Rec, 3.62 ERA, 23K/19 IP |
| 5 | Jack Hassan | 11 | OF | 6’ 1” | 195 | L | R | .394, 5 Dbls, 15 SB, 1.047 OPS |
| 7 | Nick Steinbrunner | 10 | C/2B | 5’ 7” | 140 | R | R | .311, 5 SB, .780 OPS – threw out 46% of SB attempts |
| 9 | Caleb Stephenson | 11 | 1B/P | 6’ 0” | 180 | L | L | |
| 13 | Wes Greber | 9 | OF/P | 5’ 10” | 155 | L | L | |
| 14 | Dale Secrest | 11 | 3B/OF/P | 6’ 0” | 155 | R | R | |
| 17 | Max Baumstark | 11 | 3B/P | 6’ 1” | 185 | L | R | 0-1 Rec, 2.25 ERA, 1.07 WHIP |
| 19 | Brady Steinbrunner | 10 | SS/P | 5’ 8” | 230 | R | R | 0-2 Rec, 5.70 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 20 K/19 IP |
| 26 | Ethan Henderson | 11 | C | 5’ 11” | 235 | R | R | |
| 29 | Zach Greber | 11 | OF/SS/P | 5’ 8” | 150 | R | R | .229, 3 Dbls, 21 RBI, 6 SB, .767 WHIP, 2-1 Rec, 2.47 ERA |
| 32 | Ethan Bryant | 11 | 1B/P | 6’ 3” | 230 | R | R | 1-1 Rec, 1 Save, 1.02 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 16K/20 IP |
| 33 | Luke Maxwell | 9 | 2B/C/P | 5’ 9” | 145 | R | R |
Team Strengths: Versatility (players can play multiple positions), Deep Pitching Staff (9 pitchers on staff) & Experienced Outfield
Areas of Concern: New positions to learn (entire starting infield is at a new position or first year at varsity level) & Average Team Speed
Team Outlook:
Coach Dorner –
“Quality Plate Appearances will be the key to our season. Execution at the plate and on the bases will also be big factors in determining the level of our success. We really like the depth of our pitching staff and look to improve rapidly as we gain experience in the infield. With no seniors on the squad, we will look for leadership and poise from the younger guys that are returning.”
2023 Celina Varsity Baseball Schedule
| Day | Date | Opponent | Site | Time | BP | Bus | Special Events |
| Thurs | 3/16 | Delphos Jefferson | Home | 5:30 | 4:00 | – | Scrimmage |
| Sat | 3/18 | St. Henry | Home | 12:00 | 10:30 | – | Scrimmage |
| Tues | 3/21 | Crestview | Home | 5:00 | 3:30 | – | Scrimmage |
| Thurs | 3/23 | Lincolnview | Home | 5:00 | 3:30 | – | Scrimmage |
| Sat | 3/25 | Madeira & Reading | Away | 12:00 & 3:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | At Cincinnati Midland Complex-Batavia |
| Mon | 3/27 | Ft. Recovery | Home | 5:30 | 4:00 | – | |
| Tues | 3/28 | Marion Local | Away | 5:00 | 3:00 | 3:45 | |
| Thurs | 3/30 | Parkway | Away | 5:00 | 3:00 | 3:45 | |
| Sat | 4/1 | New Bremen | Home | 11:00 | 9:30 | – | Chief’s Markets Quarter Hotdog Day |
| Tues | 4/4 | Wapak | Home | 5:30 | 4:00 | – | |
| Thurs | 4/6 | St. Marys | Away | 5:30 | 3:30 | 4:15 | |
| Sat | 4/8 | Columbus Grove New Haven, IN | Home | 11:00 & 3:30 | 9:30 | – | Bulldog Invite Quarter Popcorn Day |
| Mon | 4/10 | Versailles | Home | 5:30 | 4:00 | – | |
| Tues | 4/11 | Van Wert | Home | 5:30 | 4:00 | – | |
| Fri | 4/14 | Shawnee | Home | 5:30 | 4:00 | – | |
| Sat | 4/15 | St. Henry | Away | 11:00 | 9:00 | 9:45 | |
| Mon | 4/17 | Coldwater | Home | 5:30 | 4:00 | – | |
| Tues | 4/18 | Kenton | Away | 5:30 | 2:45 | 3:30 | |
| Fri | 4/21 | Elida | Away | 5:30 | 3:00 | 3:45 | |
| Sat | 4/22 | Russia | Home | 12:00 | 10:30 | – | Willow Restaurant $2 Hamburger Day |
| Tues | 4/25 | Bath | Home | 5:30 | 4:00 | – | |
| Fri | 4/28 | Ottawa Glandorf | Away | 5:30 | 2:45 | 3:30 | |
| Sat | 4/29 | Houston | Away | 12:00 & 2:00 | 9:45 | 10:30 | |
| Tues | 5/2 | Defiance | Away | 5:30 | 2:30 | 3:15 | |
| Sat | 5/6 | Ansonia | Home | 1:30 | 12:15 | – | Barks & Bubbles Bark in the Park Day |
| Mon | 5/8 | LCC | Home | 5:30 | 4:00 | – | |
| Tues | 5/9 | Minster | Home | 5:30 | 4:00 | – | Teacher Appreciation Day |
| Sat | 5/13 | St. Henry | Home | 12:00 | 10:30 | – | Veteran’s Appreciation Day |
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