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Massillon Perry Panthers

February 3, 2022
Dylan Hefflinger and PBR Ohio Staff
PBR Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout

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With 2021 now in the past, PBR Ohio is eagerly anticipating bringing the Buckeye state the best 2022 high school coverage that can be found anywhere. Starting in January, 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 2022 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2022 Team Preview, click here.

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

2022 Spring Team Preview: Massillon Perry Panthers

Team Name: Massillon Perry Panthers
Head Coach: Craig Whitaker
Division: I
2021 Record: 11-15
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 3/3

2022 Team Strengths:

  • Leadership
  • Speed
  • Fight

Coach Outlook: "The Panthers program is searching for stability as the class of 2022 will have had 4 different head coaches over the course of their careers. This senior class has taken on a role of their own to make this season what they want it to be by showing exploratory leadership throughout the off season."

Top Returning Players:

  • SR Gabe Essinger 3.6 ERA
  • SR John Gliba 1.6 ERA
  • SO Will Willis 3.6 ERA

Class of 2022 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Gabe Essinger
  • John Gliba
  • Cashe Gaut

Class of 2023 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Caleb Corrin

Class of 2025 Prospects To Keep Eye On:

  • Preston Breit
  • Nehmo Toles
  • Marshal Geckler

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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