Abington Baseball - Boys Preview (2010-2011)

ABINGTON BASEBALL PREVIEW

Coach: Dave Torresani (5th season)
Assistant coaches: Tim Archer, Ryan Sweeney, Pat Brennan
Last year’s record: 7-13 overall, 4-10 SOL
Notable losses:  Kyle Dougherty (Montgomery CCC), Jake Ruch (Northampton CCC), Scott Schwartz, Phil Sabella
Key returners: Eric Tidwell-Soph Shortstop, Sam Sparhawk- Senior P, Sam Pitkow-Senior OF, Dale Hoover- Senior OF
Others to watch: Greg Mugnier- Jr P, Kris Carr- Jr 2B, Ben Salus- JR 3B, Chris Ruhl- Jr 1B, Jesse Leary- Jr P, Sean Gannon- Jr C
Outlook: “Return only one starter from last season in Tidwell but the young talent pool gives us reason for optimism. Junior transfer pitchers Mugnier (LaSalle) and Leary (North Catholic) will really boost the pitching staff.”
Fun facts:
·         Team will participate once again in the Disney Spring Training program at Walt Disney World from March 31-April 4.
·         Junior 3B Ben Salus stars in high school musicals and plays
·         Junior 1B Chris Ruhl is a three-sport varsity starter also starting in football and basketball.
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