Upper Merion Baseball Preview

UPPER MERION BASEBALL PREVIEW

Coach:  Matt Mitchell (2nd year)

Assistant coaches:  Tom Dodds, Ryan Mitchell

Last year’s record:  3-17 overall  2-12 League

Notable losses:  Michael Greenwood, Bobby Landmesser, Mike Camasso

Key returners:
12th Carmen Fortino (3B/IF)
12th Brenden Steiner (OF/P)
12th Adam Bradway (P)
11th Alex DelGiudice (C)
11th Andrew DelGiudice (2B)
10th Troy Thomas (SS)

Others to watch:
10th Jarret Quinn (P)

Strengths/Question Marks:
Last year’s struggles centered on issues defensively, which we’re making a focal point of this year.  Due to continued inclement weather, it has been difficult to assess progress made thus far.

Outlook:  “This season’s goal, as in any other season, is to contend for the playoffs and make positive strides from the previous year.  We have a good mix of seniors and underclassmen this year.  If we can throw strikes and play fundamental defense, we think our offense will take care of itself.”

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