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Pickaway Diamond Report #6: Logan Elm Braves Baseball 2025 Preview
The Logan Elm Braves baseball team enters the 2025 season under the leadership of Head Coach Drew McGlone. With a blend of experienced players and talented newcomers, McGlone is enthusiastic about the team's prospects and looking forward to testing their mettle against the top teams in the MSL.
The Braves return several key players, including senior Grant Cline, junior Kelton Bennington, and junior Mason Gentry. Cline, a left-handed pitcher and first baseman, has been the team's ace for two years and is expected to have a big season. Bennington, a shortstop, has been a starter since his freshman year and is looking to take his game to the next level. Gentry, a right-handed pitcher and first baseman, returns to the team after missing last season with an elbow injury.
Other key returnees include junior Camden Ebert, who will take on a more leadership role behind the plate, and junior Brady Neff, who will look to make a bigger impact on the mound and in the outfield.
The Braves lost three key seniors from last year's team, including Colton Eplin, Carson Summers, and Kyle Rine. However, McGlone is confident that the team's returning players and newcomers can fill the void left by these players.
New impact players include senior Josh Hunter, who will move from right field to center field, and junior Zane Seimer, who will look to bust out as a junior both at the plate and on the mound.
The Braves' strengths this season will be on the mound and their overall experience. However, McGlone knows that the team needs to work on having a good team approach at the plate and an overall focus for 21 outs.
Key Matchups to Watch:
Logan Elm vs. MSL opponents: The Braves will need to come out strong against their league opponents to establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with.
Players to Watch:
Grant Cline: The senior pitcher and first baseman will be counted on to lead the team on the mound and at the plate. Kelton Bennington: The junior shortstop will look to take his game to the next level and provide leadership in the infield. Mason Gentry: The junior pitcher and first baseman returns to the team after missing last season with an injury and will look to make a big impact. Camden Ebert: The junior catcher will take on a more leadership role behind the plate and will be counted on to provide a spark in the lineup.
The Logan Elm Braves baseball team enters the 2025 season under the leadership of Head Coach Drew McGlone. With a blend of experienced players and talented newcomers, McGlone is enthusiastic about the team's prospects and looking forward to testing their mettle against the top teams in the MSL.
The Braves return several key players, including senior Grant Cline, junior Kelton Bennington, and junior Mason Gentry. Cline, a left-handed pitcher and first baseman, has been the team's ace for two years and is expected to have a big season. Bennington, a shortstop, has been a starter since his freshman year and is looking to take his game to the next level. Gentry, a right-handed pitcher and first baseman, returns to the team after missing last season with an elbow injury.
Other key returnees include junior Camden Ebert, who will take on a more leadership role behind the plate, and junior Brady Neff, who will look to make a bigger impact on the mound and in the outfield.
The Braves lost three key seniors from last year's team, including Colton Eplin, Carson Summers, and Kyle Rine. However, McGlone is confident that the team's returning players and newcomers can fill the void left by these players.
New impact players include senior Josh Hunter, who will move from right field to center field, and junior Zane Seimer, who will look to bust out as a junior both at the plate and on the mound.
The Braves' strengths this season will be on the mound and their overall experience. However, McGlone knows that the team needs to work on having a good team approach at the plate and an overall focus for 21 outs.
Key Matchups to Watch:
Logan Elm vs. MSL opponents: The Braves will need to come out strong against their league opponents to establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with.
Players to Watch:
Grant Cline: The senior pitcher and first baseman will be counted on to lead the team on the mound and at the plate. Kelton Bennington: The junior shortstop will look to take his game to the next level and provide leadership in the infield. Mason Gentry: The junior pitcher and first baseman returns to the team after missing last season with an injury and will look to make a big impact. Camden Ebert: The junior catcher will take on a more leadership role behind the plate and will be counted on to provide a spark in the lineup.