Harry S Truman Baseball Preview

03/17/19 2:18am Posted by editor

HARRY S TRUMAN BASEBALL PREVIEW

Coach: Tim Monaghan (5th year)

Assistant coaches: Steve Sicilia, Phil Stahl, Bobby Copson, Scott Helbling, T.J. McDonald

Last year’s record:  8-11 Overall, 8-6  in SOL National, District 1 Playoff Qualifier - Lost 6-3 to Conestoga in Round 1.

Notable losses:
T.J. Braiser - Gwynedd Mercy
Cam Culver - Gwynedd Mercy

Key returners:

  • Evan Profy - OF - JR - 1st Team OF SOLN in 2018
  • Dylan Jackson - OF/LHP - SR - 3rd Team OF SOLN in 2018
  • Mike Finsel RHP/INF - SR - 3rd Team P SOLN in 2018

Others to watch:Tyler Chew - RHP - SR

  • Chris Haer - OF - SR
  • Tim Foley - 1B - SR
  • Noah Helbling - SS - JR
  • Chris Taylor - RHP/INF - JR

Strengths:

  • Defense/Pitching should be the strength of the team.
  • Returning many starters who have 2-3 years of Varsity experience.

Question Marks:

  • Situational hitting and creating opportunities to score runs.

Outlook:

  • The goal is ALWAYS to compete for the SOL National Conference crown, and to earn a District 1 playoff berth.
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