WPIAL Baseball 2022: What to Expect

The WPIAL baseball season is just around the corner and we can’t wait to see what the 2022 season has in store! Here’s a quick preview of what to expect.

WPIAL baseball teams to watch in 2022

The 2022 high school baseball season is just around the corner, and there are a few WPIAL teams that are poised to make a run at the championship. Here are a few teams to keep an eye on:

Canon-Mac: The Royals have been one of the top teams in the WPIAL for the past few years, and they look like they could be even better in 2022. They have a strong pitching staff led by senior ace Connor Smith, and their lineup is loaded with power hitters

Bethel Park: The Blackhawks have been one of the most consistent teams in the WPIAL over the past decade, and they should be right in the mix again in 2022. They have a balanced team with solid pitching and hitting, and they always seem to find a way to win big games.

North Allegheny: The Tigers have been one of the best teams in Pennsylvania over the past few years, and they should be right back near the top of the standings again in 2022. They have a deep pitching staff led by senior ace Tommy Trevor, and their lineup features several dangerous hitters.

Keep an eye on these three teams during the upcoming season as they all have a chance to make a run at the WPIAL title.

New players to watch in 2022

The WPIAL baseball season is just around the corner and there are plenty of new players to watch out for in 2022. Here are a few names to keep an eye on:

1. Luke Snyder – Snyder is a transfer from Peters Township and he is expected to make an immediate impact for his new team. He’s a big bat with plenty of power and he should be one of the top home run hitters in the league.

2. Gavin Collins – Collins is a new addition to the Pine-Richland roster and he should be one of the top pitchers in the league. He has a great fastball and an even better curveball that should keep hitters off balance all season long

3. Michael Hladio – Hladio is another player who transferred this offseason, moving from Bethel Park to Upper St. Clair. He’s a versatile player who can play both infield and outfield, but he’s most likely to see time in center field this season. He’s a great athlete with a lot of speed and he should be one of the top base-stealers in the league.

4. Zack Zawadzki – Zawadzki is another Upper St. Clair transfer who will be looking to make an impact this season. He’s a pitcher with a great arm and he should be one of the top strikeout artists in the league. He also has a good bat and he’ll be able to contribute offensively as well.

5. Tommy Lynch – Lynch is a returning player for West Allegheny but he’s expected to take on a bigger role this season after the graduation of some Key Players from last year’s team. He’s a talented all-around player who will see time at both infield and field positions this season.

WPIAL baseball tournaments to watch in 2022

As we move closer to the 2022 baseball season WPIAL fans are getting antsy for some live action. While we won’t know the official schedule until early next year, there are a few tournaments that have already been announced and that we’re particularly excited about.

First up is the Lawrenceville Invitational, which will take place from April 8-10. This tournament features eight of the best teams in the WPIAL, including defending champions North Allegheny and Mt. Lebanon.

Next is the Beaver Valley Invitational, which will be held from April 15-17. This tournament will feature six teams, all of which made it to the postseason in 2021.

Finally, we have the Portage Invitational, which is set for April 22-24. This tournament will feature eight teams, four of which made it to the semifinals in 2021.

So mark your calendars and get ready for some great baseball action in 2022!

WPIAL Baseball Championship game to watch in 2022

The WPIAL Baseball Championship game is always one of the most highly-anticipated games of the year. This year, there are several teams that are expected to contend for the title, so it should be an exciting game to watch. Here are some of the top contenders for the WPIAL Baseball Championship in 2022:

1. The Pittsburgh Pirates
2. The Philadelphia Phillies
3. The New York Yankees
4. The Boston Red Sox
5. The Chicago Cubs
6. The Los Angeles Dodgers
7. The San Francisco Giants
8. The Cleveland Indians

How will WPIAL realign for baseball in 2022?

With High School baseball in Pennsylvania set to return in the spring of 2022, the question on everyone’s mind is how will the WPIAL realign for baseball?

The WPIAL has not released any official information on how they will realign for baseball, but there are a few things we can expect.

First, it is likely that the WPIAL will go back to a 16-team playoff format This was the format used prior to 2020, when the pandemic led to a shortened season and an 8-team playoff.

Second, we can expect some changes to the geographic alignments of the districts. With some schools changing conferences and others changing classifications, it is likely that district lines will be redrawn to accommodate these changes.

Finally, we can expect some change to the scheduling format. With conference realignment and changes in classifications, it is likely that teams will play different opponents than they have in years past. This could lead to some interesting matchups and new rivalries forming.

WPIAL Baseball all-stars to watch in 2022

The 2022 WPIAL baseball season is still a ways off, but there are already a few all-stars that are sure to make an impact. Here are a few players to keep an eye on:

First baseman James Brown Chartiers Valley is sure to be a top contender for batting title. Brown has already shown himself to be a powerful hitter with a strong batting average

Pitcher Jeremy Johnson from Plum is another all-star to watch in 2022. Johnson was nearly unhittable last season, and he is sure to be one of the top pitchers in the league again this year.

Third baseman Tyler Wilson from Mars is another player that is sure to have a big season. Wilson has great power at the plate and is also a solid fielder.

WPIAL baseball players to watch in college in 2022

The WPIAL will be graduating a lot of talented baseball players this year who will go on to play college ball. Here are some of the Top Players to keep an eye on in 2022:

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All of these players have the potential to be stars at the college level and beyond. So make sure to keep an eye on them as they continue their careers.

WPIAL Baseball Teams in rebuilding mode for 2022

With most of the top teams from 2020 having graduated a large senior class, many programs will be in rebuilding mode for the 2022 season. Seneca Valley, North Allegheny, Peters Township, and Central Catholic are among the programs that will have a lot of new faces in the starting lineup

But there are still some teams that will be reloading and looking to make a run at a WPIAL title. Mt. Lebanon, Mars Area, and Hampton are just a few of the teams that will have experienced players returning and will be looking to make some noise in 2022.

WPIAL Baseball underclassmen to watch in 2022

There is a lot of talent in the WPIAL baseball ranks, and that will continue to be the case in 2022.

Here are 10 underclassmen who should be making an impact on the diamond next year:

Pitcher Jared Stimmel, South Fayette Stimmel was a first-team all-section pitcher as a sophomore, helping lead the Lions to the playoffs. He had a 3-2 record with a 0.81 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 46 innings pitched

Pitcher A.J. Moore, Ambridge: The Bridgers have one of the best pitching staffs in Class 4A and Moore is a big reason why. He was a second-team all-section pitcher as a sophomore, going 4-1 with a 1.50 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 30 innings pitched.

Infielder Jesse Kelley, Freedom: Kelley was one of the top hitters in Class 4A as a sophomore, batting .422 with four home runs 22 RBIs and 26 runs scored He was a first-team all-section infielder and should be one of the best players in the WPIAL next year.

Outfielder JadenLeahy, Hempfield Area: Leahy was a key player for the Spartans as they won the WPIAL Class 6A championship last season. He batted .358 with two home runs 21 RBIs and 24 runs scored and was named to the all-tournament team. He should be one of the best outfielders in Class 6A next season.

Catcher Jake Tarasovitch, Mars Area: Tarasovitch was one of the top catchers in Class 5A last season, batting .333 with three home runs 19 RBIs and 18 runs scored. He was named to the all-section team and should be one of the best catchers in the WPIAL next year.

Pitcher Chase Chapman, Seneca Valley: Chapman was one of the top pitchers in Class 6A last season, going 5-2 with a 1.42 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 50 innings pitched. He helped lead the Raiders to the WPIAL semifinals and should be one of the best pitchers in Class 6A next year

WPIAL Baseball storylines to watch in 2022

As the 2021 high school baseball season comes to a close, it’s time to start looking ahead to the 2022 season. Here are some of the top storylines we’ll be following next year:

1. Can North Allegheny repeat as PIAA champs?
The Tigers have been one of the most dominant teams in Pennsylvania over the last few years, winning back-to-back PIAA titles. They’ll be looking to make it three in a row in 2022, but they’ll have their work cut out for them with a number of other strong teams in the state.

2. Who will be the new WPIAL champ?
Bethel Park has won four straight WPIAL titles, but they’ll be graduating a number of key players from this year’s team. That opens the door for other teams like Peters Township, Mt. Lebanon, and Upper St. Clair to compete for the title in 2022.

3. Can Central Catholic three-peat?
The Vikings have been the class of Class 6A over the last two years, winning back-to-back WPIAL and PIAA titles. They’ll once again be one of the favorites next year, but with other teams reloading with talent, it won’t be easy for Central Catholic to make it three straight championships.