NESHAMINY BASEBALL PREVEW
Coach: Dan Toner (9 years)
AssIstant coaches: Kevin Bonner, Jess Toner, Jim Strickler, Cory Joyce, Joe Kaleck, Ryan Harltey, Ed Place
Last year’s record: 17-9 overall, 11-4 SOL Patriot. Lost in the PIAA State Semifinals.
Notable losses:
* Danny Nocito- Immaculata
* Jake Plebani- Immaculata
* Steven Martin- Bloomsburg
Key returners:
* Chase Bonner, Captain, Rider Commit (Sr./SS, P) SOL Patriot Player of the Year, First Team All-SOL Patriot SS & P, 2nd Team All-State
* Brandon Lall, Captain, Monmouth Commit (Sr./3B) First Team All-SOL Patriot 3B
* Noah Wallace, Captain, Messiah Commit (Sr./1B, P) First Team All-SOL Patriot 1B
* Matt Gryn, Captain, Lackawanna Commit (Sr./P, OF)
* Mike Sassano (Sr./2B) First Team All-SOL Patriot 2B
* Dan Marable (Jr./OF) First Team All-SOL Patriot OF, First Team All-State
* Jared Kligerman, Penn State-Abington Commit (Sr./P) Second Team All-SOL Patriot P
* Nick Sassano (Sr./OF)
* Michael Welsh, Penn State-Abington Commit (Sr./P, OF)
* Ethan Hoyas, Alvernia Commit (Sr./C)
* Michael Chicilitti (Sr./P)
* Dylan Hollenbach (Sr./2B)
* Jacob Sherno (Sr./P)
* Jake Martin (Sr./C)
* Ben Flynn (Sr./OF)
* Sam Hitchen (Jr./C)
Others to watch:
*Dylan Cloud (Jr./SS)
* Shane Gilchrist (Jr./ 1B)
* James Lombardo (Jr./OF)
* Jack Eickstaedt (So./OF)
* DJ Tate (So./OF)
* Marlon Yon (So./P)
Strengths: Experience
Question marks: None
Outlook: “We are very fortunate to bring back a majority of our team that made it to the PIAA State semifinal game. Last season, we knew we had a ton of talent…we were just unproven. Now that we have proven we can compete, we just need to perform. Many of the players on the team have multiple years of Varsity experience, which includes multiple years of District 1 and PIAA State Tournament experience as well. We brought back our entire pitching staff, along with our entire infield which consisted of a First Team SOL-Patriot player at every position (excluding catcher). Senior leadership will play a huge role in our success. We are excited to compete for a league title, with hopes of a long run in the District 1 and PIAA State tournaments.
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