Harry S Truman Baseball Preview

03/15/24 10:45pm Posted by editor

HARRY S TRUMAN BASEBALL PREVIEW

Coach:  Brian Sinkiewicz - 2nd year

Assistant coaches: Johnny Schiotis, Nick Hopely, TJ Braiser, Dave Wright

Last year’s record: 11-9 Overall, 4-6 SOL Patriot,  9-7 in District 1 Qualifying games
Qualified for District I playoffs for first time since 2018. Won first District I playoff game since 2010.

Notable losses:

  • -  Andrew Armstrong - Bloomsburg University - 1st Team Patriot - Pitcher and Ist Base
  • -  Caleb Wright - 2nd Team Patriot - Outfield
  • -  Ryan Cavanaugh - Charleston Southern University - Honorable Mention Patriot - Pitcher and DH
  • -  Gabe Marrero - Penn State Abington - Honorable Mention Patriot - Catcher
  • -  Wyatt Spinks - Chestnut Hill College
  • -  Alex Matlack - Chestnut Hill College

Key returners:

  • -  Aqual Chapman - SR- OF - 2023 Honorable Mention - OF
  • -  Jayden Gaines - SR - OF
  • -  Austin Allen - SOPH - P/OF
  • -  Luke Olivero - SR - 2B/RHP
  • -  Ryan Kerns - JR - P/INF
  • -  Nate Gilson - 1B/DH

Others to watch:

  • -  Kevin Pickard - JR - C/IF
  • -  Gavin Kenworthy - SOPH - IF/P
  • -  Mike Metz - SOPH - IF/P


Strengths/Question Marks:  Our program has graduated 17 seniors over the past two seasons. Returning two of our three starting outfielders from 2023, we are hoping they can help lead our core of young and eager players through a very challenging SOL schedule.

Outlook: “The goal is ALWAYS to compete for the SOL Patriot Division crown, and also to earn a District 1 playoff berth for the second year in a row.”

 

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