Prep Baseball Report also ranks South Ripley 7th in 2A to start the season.

(Versailles, Ind.) - There are high expectations this season for South Ripley High School pitcher Brady Linkel.
The Raiders star was named to Prep Baseball Report’s 2021 Preseason All-State Second Team.
At 6’4”, 210 pounds, Linkel has a strong frame that helps him pump his fastball to the plate at 91 MPH. Linkel also features a curveball, slider, and changeup.
Following his high school career, Linkel will continue his baseball career at the D-1 level at Ohio University.
The South Ripley Raiders will begin the 2021 season ranked 7th in Class 2A, according to Prep Baseball Report.
Great to see Raider Brady Linkel on this list! Congrats @linkel_brady! #RaiderPride https://t.co/qpoR4QlBLL
— Rob Moorhead (@RobMoorhead01) March 25, 2021

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