Neshaminy Baseball Preview

NESHAMINY BASEBALL PREVIEW

CoachDan Toner (8th season) 

Assistant coaches: Kevin Bonner, Jess Toner, Jim Strickler, Joe Kalak, Ed Place, Corey Joyce 

Last year’s record: 21-4 Overall, 14-2 League play, 12-0 SOL PatriotSOL Patriot Champions, State Quarterfinals 

Notable losses: Joel Bonner, Ryan Fox, Adam Hunter, Evan Krippel, Stone Powell, Luke Schweiker, Anthony Trommer 

Key returners:
Chase Bonner (Jr. SS/P), First Team All-League SS 
Brandon Lall (Jr. 3b/P) Second Team All-League 3b 
Danny Nocito (Sr. CF) 
Steve Martin (Sr. P) Second Team All-League P
Anthony Kurley (Sr. OF) 
Jason Wilmot (Sr. OF) 
Jake Plebani (Sr. C) Second Team All-League C 
Noah Wallace (Jr. OF/P) 
Mike Sassano (Jr. 2b/P) 
Jared Kligerman (Jr. P) 

Others to watch:
Sam Hitchen (So. C/OF), Dan Marable (So. 1b), Matt Gryn (Jr. P), Nick Sassano (Jr. OF/P), Jake Martin (Jr. INF), Dylan Hollenbach (Jr. 2b), Nick Sassano (Jr. OF/P), Jake Sherno (Jr. P), Michael Chichilitti (Jr. P/OF), Ben Flynn (Jr. OF), Ethan Hoyas (Jr. C), Mike Welsh (Jr. P/OF) 

Strengths: 
6 returning starters 
Deep pitching staff 
Athletic 

Questions: 
Young, unproven players 

Outlook:Neshaminy will look to compete for the league championship and make a deep playoff runAlthough there are many underclassmen on the team, they are experienced underclassmen. Chase Bonner, Brandon Lall and Noah Wallace were all starters as sophomores and play well above their Junior year status.   There were some uncertainties heading into the season, but many of the questions we had were answered in a positive manner during our scrimmagesWe have a very deep pitching staff that we will look to lean on with our new 3 game series league scheduleOffensively, the team will be led by Chase Bonner, Brandon Lall, Danny Nocito, Jake Plebani and Noah Wallace. 

 

 

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