Quakertown Baseball Preview

QUAKERTOWN BASEBALL PREVIEW

 

Coach:  Jon Pallone (7th year)

 

Assistant coaches: Bob Helm, Bob Gallo, John Kingcade, Gerry Meyle, David Kusters, Adam Ritter, Kevin Podratz, and Nolan Byrnes

 

Last year’s record: Third consecutive district playoff appearance 

8-6 In Suburban One Continental (Toughest Division in the State)

13-7 Overall

 

Notable losses:  Dennis Pierce, Mason Hicks, Nolan Byrnes, Sean Brennan, Griffin Kelly, Matt Ciarrocchi, Adam Ritter, and Brad Bryan

 

Key returners:

Justin Butler C/1B, Cody Barberio P, Ben Eichorn SS/P, Trevor Hurst SS/P

 

Others to watch: Matt Tuley (12/P/OF), Cole Mehrman (12/P), Ty Everitt (10/UTL), and Josh McGovern (12/OF/1B)

 

Strengths/Question Marks:  “We return a lot of arms on the mound, but lost a lot of bats from last year to graduation. Can we adapt?”

 

Outlook:  This year’s team is younger and less experienced from the previous year. However, with a different style of play, this team can be successful.”

 

 

2