2009-2010 UMass Team Preview

Mascot: Minutemen

Location: Amherst, MA

Coach(s): To be determined

2009-2010 Performance:

Record:

Overall: 13-6 NCBA: 8-5
Finished second in the North Atlantic North Conerence

Notables:

Finished second at the Williamsport Warm-Up Tournament in October. Took 2 of 3 games from 16th ranked SUNY Cortland during regular season

Number of Returning Players:

14 returning players

Players to Watch:

Sophomores: Robbie Straight (OF/C), Rich Casella (IB/DH), Matt Rosenzsweig (3B/P), Colin O'Neil (2B), Cody Gavin and Ben Chadwick (OF), Nick Avananzato (RP)

Juniors: Alex Salvaggio (DH/1B/C), Ryan Walsh (SP), Jack Ryan (SS), Adam Sclafani (RP), Tim Capuano (OF)

Seniors: Owen Stebbins (C), Tyler O'Rourke (P)

Key Losses:

Mark Lore, Eric Putney

2009-2010 Season Outlook:

The Minutemen are looking to get back to the post season after coming up short last spring.

The Minutemen will be looking to add starting pitching with the departure of senior starters and former North Atlantic Region team all stars Mark Lore and Eric Putney.

The Minutemen are poised with young talented players, now with a year of experience under their belts, looking to get the program back to the postseason, and hopefully a world series berth.

Manager Quote:

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