I'm always curious about the kids moving up from the JV ranks. One who has me interested is Cam Pitzer from CCH. Pitcher/1B. Big kid.

I'm always curious about the kids moving up from the JV ranks. One who has me interested is Cam Pitzer from CCH. Pitcher/1B. Big kid.

 

Clyde, who is the frosh catcher that is in the Midland program? Will he get time?

Clyde, who is the frosh catcher that is in the Midland program? Will he get time?

 

My guess is you are referring to AJ Maher (although I dod not know who he plays with in the summer).

 

I haven't watched him play but from what I hear he has a legit shot to be the varsity catcher this year.

Highlands is stacked top to bottom. You didn't even mention Ethan Doty, who is rated by PBR in the top 10 of the 2017 class. Jones, Martin and Raisor should be the best rotation in the area, although BW with Fieger, Combs and Stringer will be strong too, as will Conner's top 3.

 

 

If BW can find someone to play SS, they could be really good. From 1-5 in their order, which you probably named in order above in the first four kids, they will be as good as anyone, although I would hit Stringer in a run producing slot rather than leadoff. Needs some work on base running, but is a devasting hitter with RISP. Slusher is a great baserunner, would lump him with the Cam Vogel's and Cam Ross' of the world, I would hit him leadoff. I would add Blake Hamilton to your list, 4 year starter who had a very nice year at the plate last year and will hit either 4 or 5. When you run out four kids at the top that are career .400+ hitters, you should score some runs. Tigers problem is they have a ton of first basemen and DH's, but are very thin on the infield. Coach Mullins gonna have to work some magic and hit a lot of ground balls in pre-season. Couple new names that will step up for them this year will be Kyle Rowe and Ryan Bankemper. Both got spot time last year, should be regulars now both at the plate and on the mound. Again though, they are both probably more 1B and DH fits.

 

Didn't mention Doty because he will more than likely start out on the jV squad do to the depth on varsity. He definitely has the ability to play varsity but it's a numbers game..

Didn't mention Doty because he will more than likely start out on the jV squad do to the depth on varsity. He definitely has the ability to play varsity but it's a numbers game..

 

Wow. They are really loaded in the Fort. Surely they will find another spot for him?

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My guess is you are referring to AJ Maher (although I dod not know who he plays with in the summer).

 

I haven't watched him play but from what I hear he has a legit shot to be the varsity catcher this year.

 

I think he's referring to Kennedy - another Freshman catcher. AJ plays with the KY Colonels. Both are talented young men. I haven't seen much of either of them - just going by what I'm told. That could be an interesting position battle over the years. One of those nice problems to have as a coach.

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Wow. They are really loaded in the Fort. Surely they will find another spot for him?

 

Same thing happened to Raisor last year... I see Doty getting moved up later in the year.

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I think he's referring to Kennedy - another Freshman catcher. AJ plays with the KY Colonels. Both are talented young men. I haven't seen much of either of them - just going by what I'm told. That could be an interesting position battle over the years. One of those nice problems to have as a coach.

 

Thanks. I'll have to check them both out.

The Boone catcher, Roedersheimer (sp?) should be mentioned with Purnell and Teegarden. Best catcher in the 9th region.

 

Please rank your view on the top 5 catchers in the region. I am interested in seeing how you have them ranked.

Who will be the players to watch for CCH?

CCH should have a very nice crop of Freshman ball players. I don't know if they have a ton of dominant arms, but they have some nice positional/offensive talent.

Who will be the players to watch for CCH?

 

I'll defer to someone else - I know the Freshman class well, but very little about the Varsity talent.

I'll defer to someone else - I know the Freshman class well, but very little about the Varsity talent.

 

Best returning player is Will Heppler.

Best returning player is Will Heppler.

 

Heppler is a DH only and is slotted to be a DH this year as well. How could he be the best player returning?