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.”
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