UPPER MERION BASEBALL PREVIEW
Coach: Jason Darnell (third year as head coach)
Assistant coaches: Tony Funsten, Ryan Albright
Last year’s record: 10-8 overall, 7-7 SOL American
Notable losses: Greg McCuch (West Chester U.), Ben Dworecki, Matt Shannon (red shirt-West Chester U.)
Key returners: Ray Gambone (senior pitcher, CF), Kyle Gaffney (senior pitcher, CF)
Others to watch: Brian Desch (senior 2B), Justin Cunnane (senior pitcher, 3B), Peter Lopez (junior pitcher), John DelCollo (junior SS)
Outlook: “We have modest but attainable expectations this year. We believe that we are talented enough to win in a very competitive American Conference, and our primary objective is earn a spot in the District Tournament for the third year in a row. Of course, we would like to win the District Title and advance in the State Tournament as well, but we are focused on playing the game before us in the moment and staying within ourselves.”
"Fun" fact: “We have had nine or more seniors for three years in a row.”
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