Plymouth Whitemarsh Baseball Preview

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

PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH BASEBALL PREVIEW

Head Coach: Chris Manero- 12th season as head coach; 19th season in the program.

Assistant Coaches- Mike Reardon, Eric Fisher, Rich Coletta, Kyle Reynolds, Steve Develin
JV Coach- Kyle Chandler
Freshmen Coach- Bob Culp

Last year's record: 16-9 overall, 12-4 conference
First round bye in PIAA District One Playoffs. Defeated Souderton and Abington in district playoffs, lost in District One semi-final. 4th seed in PIAA State Tournament. Lost to Father Judge in opening round.

Notable players lost from last year
Luke Gartland- SS- Dickinson College
Luke Caucci- 2B- Lafayette College
Dylan Robinson- P- Dickinson College
Gavin Rocks- 3B
Lincoln Sharpe- DH/P
Matt Krawitz- P

Key returning players
Chase Olszyk, SR- C- Three-year varsity player
Johnny Giordano, SR- OF/P- Three-year varsity player
Colin Brady, SR- 1B/P- Three-year varsity player
Gabe Caucci, JR- SS
Cooper Jones, SR- P
Chase Fisher, SR- P/1B
Sam Stolzer, JR- OF/C

Others to watch
Kevin Hegarty, JR- OF
Brady McGrain, SR- P
Gavin Moore, SO- OF
Mason Eagland, FR- OF
Christian Strunk- JR- INF

Season outlook: “We graduated many key pieces from our 2023 starting lineup and pitching staff, but we return this season with a lot of depth providing competition to fill these spots.
“Returning are all-league players Johnny Giordano (SR), Chase Olszyk (SR), and Colin Brady(SR). Joining them are several players with varsity experience and a slew of new, younger players who will look to cement their place in the next chapter of our baseball program.
“A deep postseason run last year should provide this year’s team with the experience needed to compete in tough games, and hopefully give them a strong desire to once again play late into the spring. Getting there will be challenging, as always, with a strong Suburban One Liberty Division schedule in which every team is always in the mix year after year.
“After opening up conference play at Abington, we will make our annual trip to the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, FL and back home we will play a competitive non-league schedule. We are looking forward to celebrating the 30th anniversary of the 1994 PW Baseball State Champions on April 26."

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