Harry S Truman Baseball Preview

HARRY S TRUMAN BASEBALL PREVIEW

Coach:  Tim Monaghan (2)

Assistant coaches:  Steve Sicilia, Tom Philippi, Johnny Schiotis

Last year’s record:  9-11 Overall, 5-9 in SOL National

Notable losses:
Aaron Wolf – LHP – California University of PA
Matt Walzack – LHP – Lincoln Memorial University – TN
Evan miller – C/DH – Gwynedd Mercy College
Matt Helbling –SS
Matt Shea – 3B/P
Chris Mangold – 2B
***Mark Lopez (Senior) – P/OF – torn ACL – Out for season***

Key returners:
Matt Olsen – SR – CF
Romeo Sturkey – SR – C
Jon Matthews – SR – P/SS
Nick Hopely – SR – 2B

Others to watch:
Nate Erhard – SOPH – C/OF
T.J. Brasier – SOPH – 1B
Casey Vanhorn – JR – 3B/P
Dylan Vanhorn – JR – OF
Mike McCormick – SOPH - P/1B
Brian Aicher – Junior – P
R.J. Snyder – SOPH - SS

Strengths/Question Marks: 

• Young talented core that will grow due to internal competition for playing time, and establishing roles for this season and beyond.
• Questions – How will a young roster respond to the challenge of playing varsity level baseball in a very tough and competitive league?

Outlook:

• The goal is always to compete for the national division crown, and to earn a district 1 playoff berth.
• Play hard and compete every day.