Pennridge Baseball Preview

PENNRIDGE BASEBALL PREVIEW

Head coach: Tom Nuneviller (17thSeason)

Last year’s record:  5-12 overall, 3-9 SOL Continental

Notable losses:  Evan Freed (C), Brett Henofer (2b), Michael Simpson (P/3B), John Konieczny (OF), Eddie Kerrigan (OF), Drew Nace (OF), Ryan Lerro (OF),

Key returnees: 
Seniors: Jimmy Petrik (OF/P), Jon Nase (P/INF), Jack Goddess (C/OF)  Anthony Helbling (P/1B),
Juniors: Alex Podraza (P/INF), Paul Croyle (INF), Raymond Knight (SS), Jason Petrik (1B/P), Nick Christ (P/INF),
Sophomores:  Carson Wells (P/OF),

Others to watch: (Sr) Hayden Maltby (OF), Kaleb Rush (P/OF), Jon Osborne (OF) John Finley (OF), 
(JR):  Sean Clayton (P/INF/OF), Kyle Moran (OF), Stephen Nace (OF), Sean Lerro (INF), Ryan McAloon (P), Derek Morgan ( C), Noah Hager (OF) 
(Soph) Timmy Mastrogiovanni (C/INF), Bobby Croyle (OF)

Strengths:  “The team has some varsity experience returning, and team attitude has improved. Experience from last season should give some confidence entering this season.”

Question marks:  Unsuccessful season last year with record and attitude. If all the players sacrifice and play as a team, the season will be a success.” 

Outlook:  “As always if the entire team has a ‘team attitude,’ we will have success.  If the team plays as expected, we should battle every inning of every game.” 

Fun fact:  The team will be taking its annual weekend trip to the Poconos (Beaver Run Hunting and Fishing Club)  A special thanks to John Much, member of the club and our scorekeeper and statistician, for the team invite.. This is the 16thyear for the trip.  It is a great time to bond with teammates and have some competitive fun. 

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