Alcalá 1991

BASEBALL

runs, returns as the back– bone at first base. Dave Pingree will anchor at third. Tom Cheek and Jim Keen will share second when Tom Cheek is not pitching. Chad Boyd will return at shortstop. Tony Moeder, Josh Stepner, Dan McAdoo, and Devin Bundy will provide the strength in the outfield. Sean Gousha will catch for the Toreros where last year he started 50 of the 52 games. Starting the season a lit– tle sluggish, the Toreros will make their mark in the league. If the pitching comes through, and the experienced players play to form, this year could bring home a title for the Toreros.

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year, very youthful. Most players re–

turning are sophomores or Juniors. The exception is they bring a strong team up to the plate, regardless of their youth. James Ferguson is the only starting pitcher re– turning this year. He is Joined on the mound with Pat Crema. Tom Cheek will be moved from a relief position to starting pitcher as well. Other pitchers for the season include Glenn Vannatta, Marc Bouchard, Kevin Herde, Mike Austin, Pete Schoen, Chris Col– lins, and Sean Durbin. Experience will be the key in the infield. Rick Doane, one of last years team leaders in hitting

Jnftelder John Fenn brining In a run as the opposing catcher watches In dismay.

T he USO Infield gather around for a quick conference on their performance

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