Abington Baseball Preview

ABINGTON BASEBALL PREVIEW

Coach: Dave Torresani (6th Year)

Assistant coaches: Tim Archer, Pat Brennan, Dave Laughlin

Last year’s record:  5-9 SOL National; 7-13 overall

Notable losses:
Sam Pitkow, Sam Sparhawk, Sean Fennell, Dale Hoover

Key returners: Greg Mugnier  12/P; Jesse Leary 12/P; Sean Gannon 12/C; Chris Ruhl 12/1B; Ben Salus 12/ 2B;  Eric Tidwell 11/SS-P; Sean Gallagher 11/3B; Kris Carr 12/OF; Mike Collins 12/OF; Dan Landgraf 12/P; Tom Kennedy 12/OF

Others to watch: Jake Ferrante 11/P; Trey Guaglionona 11/OF

Strengths/Question Marks:   Experienced, quality pitching staff; return of most regulars from last season/Health of senior pitchers Mugnier, Leary

Outlook: The return of so many experienced starting players plus a deep and talented pitching staff gives the Ghosts optimism for a successful season. However, a lot depends of the health of top starting pitchers Mugnier (returning all-league and Carpenter Cup pitcher) and Leary. Both are currently battling injuries.

GAMES TO WATCH: 
April 5- 4pm: Abington and Cheltenham take their neighborhood rivalry to Champion Stadium at Walt Disney World.
May 11- 7pm: Abington vs. Hatboro- Horsham under the lights at Roslyn Park

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