Council Rock South Baseball Preview

COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH BASEBALL PREVIEW

Coach: Greg Paprocki (5th Season)

Assistant coaches:
Mike Perate
Will Faccenda
Tyler Callender
Shaun Stackhouse

Last year’s record: 9-11 Overall (8-8 in SOL), 1st Round Exit in District playoffs

Notable losses:
Chase Ennis – Lynn University
Sam Serpiello – Alvernia University
Tyler Harper – Widener University
Mason Curtier – Lock Haven University
Joey Pirone

Key returners:
Reed Curtier – 11th grade – RHP/3B – University of Notre Dame Commit
Johnny Mendola – 12th grade - 1B/OF – La Salle University Commit
Billy Oneill – 12th grade – RHP/DH – Lackawanna College commit
Drew Nemeth – 12th grade -OF – Chestnut Hill Commit

Others to watch:
Zak Abt – 12th grade – Eastern University Commit
Jake Wilkinson – 12th grade – RHP -Susquehanna University Commit
Jake Andrews – 12th Grade – C/2B - Albright College Commit
Jack Albright – 12th Grade – RHP – Alvernia University commit
Owen McLean – 11th grade – MIF/OF
Jake Maurer – 12th grade – OF
Graeme Sajeski – 12th grade - OF

Strengths/Question Marks:  The team returns a strong core, including four All-SOL Patriot selections: Johnny Mendola (La Salle), Reed Curtier (Notre Dame), Billy O'Neill (Lackawanna), and Drew Nemeth (Chestnut Hill). This talented senior class is highly motivated and determined to make a run at the league, district, and state titles.
The key questions heading into the season will be on the mound and in the infield. The team lost two returning pitchers to offseason injuries, so others will need to step up and fill the void. Additionally, with several infielders graduated, there will be an open competition at all positions.”

Outlook: This is a talented group with varsity and playoff experience. After an unsatisfying finish last year, they’re determined to take the next step, aiming for the top of the division and a deep run in the district playoffs. This senior class has been playing together for years, and they’re motivated to cap off their careers on a high note.

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