COUNCIL ROCK NORTH BASEBALL PREVIEW
Head coach: Matt Schram - 10th year.
Assistant coaches: Varsity Infield Coach/1B Coach Ben Battiste, Hitting Coach Rick Lee, Pitching Coach Dave Vaccaro, Outfield Coach Zach Schram. Head JV Coach Marc Rossi, Asst. JV Shawn Zubler. Co-Head Freshman Coach Dean Obarowski, Co-Head Freshman Coach Ivan Lee.
Last year’s record: 4-10 league; 6-12 Overall. Finished 5th in the SOL National
Notable losses: Lost a number or seniors who were dedicated and committed to the growth of our young team last year. Two graduates are playing college baseball this spring:
Ryan Stalker - University UNC Asheville – P
Pete Sodano - Delaware Valley College - P
Key returners: Sr - Captain Matt Roda - P/OF; Sr - Captain Andrew Mancini - C; Sr - Captain Tim Gibson - INF/OF; Sr. Nick D'Apolito P/OF; Sr Jackson Meehan, Sr. Devan Pollard, Sr. Andrew Del Signore, Sr. Jason Mela, Sr. Thomas McGovern, Sr. Zach Gehring
Others to watch: Captain Jr. Patrick Kusters SS/2B; Jr. Colin Manel OF; Jr. Alex Estrada P/INF; Jr. Ryan Marlow OF; Jr. Reece Abbe C/INF; Jr. Andrew Jones C/1B/DH; Soph Austin Stalker, Soph Collin Williams
Strengths: Experience! Most of our young players played varsity at a very young age. They were exposed to the varsity speed and level of play, and bring that experience to the field this year.
Question Marks: Every player returning has taken it upon themselves to work harder than ever in the weight room and on the baseball field in the off season. Will that hard work translate into a turn around from last year? We will see hopefully soon!
Outlook: “After going 4-10 last year, the coaches challenged the players to change their game, change their bodies, and change their minds this off season. This was the best offseason training session this program has seen in all of our years. This year’s captains along with KEY returning veterans have taken this team on their shoulders. We are hoping to return to the field this spring and see how true hard work translates on the field."
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