It is hard to believe that the college baseball season in Oklahoma is just around the corner.
Earlier in December, we sent out a questionnaire to each small college baseball team’s head coach (NCAA D2, NAIA, NJCAA) in the state about their program and outlook for 2024. We’ve had several responses and we are excited to share with you their previews for the upcoming season.
- Wednesday, January 24: Oklahoma Baptist Bison
- Tuesday, January 23: Murray State Aggies
- Saturday, January 20: NOC Enid Jets
- Friday, January 19: NOC Tonkawa Mavericks
- Thursday, January 18: MACU Evangels
- Wednesday, January 17: Randall Saints
- Tuesday, January 16: Cameron Aggies
- Monday, January 15: Southwestern Christian Eagles
- Thursday, January 11: OK Wesleyan Eagles
- Tuesday, January 9: USAO Drovers
Basics
- School: Redlands Community College Cougars
- Location: El Reno, OK
- Level: NJCAA Division 2
- Region: Region 2
- Team website: Redlands Cougars
2023 Recap
- Record: 21-37
- Region finish: 8th
- District Tournament: 0-2
Head Coach
- Kyle Koehler
- 10th year as head coach at Redlands CC
- 17th year overall as a head coach (7 at Cedar Valley College)
Returning Players
Position Players
- Ben Huntley (OF): .310/.400/.368, HR, 34 RBIs; 5 OF assists
- Ryan Sessions (1B/DH): .300/.442/.455, 3 HR, 23 RBI
- Dawson Robbins (C): .239/.413/.282, 15 RBI
- Ryan Huntley (2B): .271/.368/.375, HR, 21 RBI
- Marshyl Stennett (OF/DH): .244/.393/.378, HR, 12 RBI
Pitchers
- Chris Lovell (RHP): G 11; IP 45.2; W-L 4-2; ERA 5.72; 28 K
- Cam White (RHP): G 14; IP 32.2; W-L 1-5; ERA 11.57; 28 K
- AJ Scifres (LHP): G 10; IP 15.2; W-L 1-0; 18 K
Potential Incoming Impact Players
- Easton Ford: Freshman from Silo HS; Big right handed bat that is a 1B/DH and will hit in the middle of the lineup; Will also see time on the mound
- Easton Andrews: Freshman from Ft Worth, TX; Big left handed bat that will play 1B/3B and will hit in the middle of the lineup
Season Outlook
Over the last few seasons, Redlands has been steadily making improvements on the field. They look to continue that trend in 2024.
The Cougars return 2 of their top run producers from 2023. Ben Huntley led the Cougars in RBIs in ’23 and will be a solid presence in the top to middle of the lineup. Ryan Sessions has some pop in his bat and looks to be more consistent this season.
Easton Ford and Easton Andrews are incoming freshmen who had solid fall seasons.
If their performance this past fall is any indication, this year’s Cougars will be more balanced and have more power in their lineup.
One thing the Cougars have had in the past is defense. That doesn’t look to change in ’24 as they back up what could be a deeper pitching staff.
Chris Lovell is the best returning starter from ’23. He missed the first part of ’23 due to injury, but when he got back he provided a stabilizing presence in the starting rotation (including a win at Murray State).
Cade Sims comes back from missing the ’23 season with injury and the lefty looks to be at the top of the rotation.
Cam White had a solid fall season and looks to get back to form in ’24.
If the Cougars can put everything together, they have the talent to challenge for a spot in the Region Tournament at the end of the season. Don’t be surprised if they do.
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