BASEBALL PREVIEW: A closer look at Decatur, Jefferson, Beamer, Federal Way

Decatur Gators

Coach: Maury Kincannon (fifth year)

Last year’s record: 4-12 (seventh in SPSL South)

Strong returners: Sr. Zach Jacobs (P, IF); Soph. Tyler Finneseth (1B); Sr. Christian Miester (P, OF); Sr. Romiro Ponce (P, IF).

Top newcomers: Soph. Mitchell Ciotta (C, P, 3B); Soph. Kyle Robbins (C, P); Fr. Brandon Zimmerman (IF).

 

Jefferson Raiders

Coach: Joseph Townsend (first year)

Last year’s record: 15-8 (third in SPSL North)

Strong returners: Sr. Dylan Cooper (3B, SS, P); Jr. Steven Sunnenfeld (C, P); Jr. Oakley Murphy (OF); Jr. Peter Bennett (P, 1B); Sr. Tyler Zumwalt (OF, P).

Top newcomer: Fr. Niko Delacruz (SS, P).

 

Beamer Titans

Coach: Jerry Peterson (eighth season)

Last year’s record: 9-11 (sixth in SPSL South)

Strong returners: Sr. Jeff Apigo (3B, P); Sr. Mac Gridley (SS); Jr. Matt Bower (P); Jr. Richie Apigo (1B, P); Sr. Adam Bolf (C); Jr. Brett Oyer (2B); Soph. Daniel Lee (OF); Soph. Jarred Prather (OF); Jr. Sam Kosbab (OF).

Top newcomers: Jr. Dallin Havili (3B, P); Fr. Lawyer Braun (OF); Soph. Ryan George (Util.); Sr. Alan Brandt (P).

 

Federal Way Eagles

Coach: Danny Graham

Last year’s record: 12-4 (second in SPSL North)

Strong returners: Sr. Nick Tanielu (SS); Jr. Austin Webber (OF, P); Sr. Brett Evans (C); Sr. Drew Cratsenberg (OF).

Top newcomers: None listed