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2012 3ABASEBALL.COM PRESEASON TOP 20
1. ROBINSON
2011: 31-6, 10-0; State Runner Up
Robinson loses 4 starters to graduation. They return 7 starters including University of Texas commitment Sr 3B/P Chad Hollingsworth (.368, 28 RBIs, 22 Runs). Other returning starters are Sr SS/P Hunter Abbe (.306, 24 RBIs, 28 Runs), Sr 2B Alex Rogers (.314, 21 RBIs, 47 Runs), Sr OF Jordan Hagis (.318, 29 Runs, 8 2Bs), Jr 3B/P Zach Sullivan (.411, 8 HRs, 45 RBIs), Jr 3B Tyler Funk (.370) and So Of Zac Law (.306, 42 Runs).
The Rockets return their top 3 pitchers from last year. Hollingsworth (11-2, 1.30, 131 Ks) was one of the top pitchers in 3A. Sullivan (8-2, 3.02, 85 Ks) returns as the #2 and Abbe (4-1, 3.72, 41 Ks) was the #3.
2. TEXARKANA PLEASANT GROVE
2011: 32-8, 8-2; State Semifinalist Team
Pleasant Grove graduates 4 senior starters and returns 7 starters. Returning starters are 16-3A Offensive MVP Sr OF/P Lucas Wacha (.446, 4 HRs, 33 RBIs), Sr 1B/P Timothy Buchanan (.356, 29 run, 19 RBIs), Sr SS Melvin Gray (.406, 46 Runs, 28 RBIs), Sr C Justin Buchanan (.426, 24 Runs, 19 RBIs), Sr OF/P Luke McGuire (429, 44 Runs, 32 RBIs), Sr 1B/P Trey Hart (.322, 12 2Bs, 29 RBIs) and Sr 1B Nick Reed (.342, 22 RBIs).
The Hawks return their ace in T Buchanan (12-4, 1.21, 129 Ks), a crafty left hander. They do lose their #2 and #3 pitchers. Wacha (3.79) and Hart (4.26) both saw 20+ innings of action. Sr Ramon Brown (3.50) started 2 games and McGuire (2.33) got 9 innings of relief.
3. BRIDGE CITY
2011: 21-12-1, 8-2; Regional Semifinalist
Bridge City loses 3 starters from 2011 team and returns 7 starters. Returning starters are Sr C Matt Menard (.403, 6 HRs, 25 RBIs), Sr OF/P Mitchel Hubbard (.358, 8 HRs, 31 RBIs), Sr SS Zach Smith (.318, 3 HRs, 28 RBIs), Sr OF Cameron Dishon (.303, 22 RBIs, 39 Runs), Sr P Jake Lemoine, Jr 2B Bryce Sampere (.354, 24 Runs) and Jr 3B Preston Pittman (.294, 17 RBIs, 26 Runs).
The Cardinals lose their ace from last year but return their next 4 pitchers. Lemoine (7-3, 2.64, 91 Ks) was the #2 and will be ready to step into the staff ace role. Jr Hayden Guidry (3-4, 4.71, 41 Ks) had 4 starts and was the main relief pitcher. Pittman (2-1, 3,43) and Hubbard (5.25) also had 16+ innings of work on the mound.
4. SWEENY
2011: 21-8, 9-0; Regional Quarterfinalist
Sweeny loses 5 starters to graduation and returns 6 starters. Returning starters are Sr 2B Travis Johnson (.573, 9 HRs, 39 RBIs), Sr P/1B Trevor Rowlett (.295, 3 HRs, 15 Runs), Jr 3B Corey Simpson (.407, 14 HRs, 40 RBIs), Jr DH Austin Boyd (.393, 9 HRs, 44 RBIs), Jr P/1B Kaylor Chafin (.365, 23 Runs) and Jr SS Jordan Limas (.290, 2 Runs).
The Bulldogs return 2 of their top 3 pitchers. Chafin (6-0, 0.88, 76 Ks) came on strong late. Rowlett (7-2, 2.45, 56 Ks) also had a good year. So Josh Richers (1-1, 3.03) also saw nearly 20 innings on the mound.
5. ARGYLE
2011: 29-12-1, 9-1; Regional Finalist
Argyle loses 6 starters to graduation and returns 5 starters. Returning starters are Sr 9-3A MVP P/SS Austin Aune (.442. 6 HRs, 49 RBIs), Sr C/1B Jay Gonzales (.435, 5 HRs, 28 RBIs), Sr DH Hayden Muns (.341, 3 HRs, 36 RBIs), Jr C/DH Dillon Harp (.342, 31 Runs, 25 RBIs) and Jr P Seth Jones.
The Eagles return 3 of their top 4 pitchers. Aune (7-3, 2.57, 50 Ks) was the staff ace. Jones (5-4, 3.23, 68 Ks) logged the most innings. Soph Drew Gooch (4-0, 1.85, 27 Ks) came on late as a freshman and started 4 games in the playoffs.
6. CARTHAGE
25-9-1, 10-0; Regional Quarterfinalist
Carthage loses 4 starters to graduation and returns 7 starters. Returning starters are 16-3A MVP Sr SS Jacob Blissett (.299, 5 HRs, 33 RBIs), Sr 2B Joey Harrison (.375, 15 2Bs, 26 RBIs), Sr OF Clint Cage (.359, 5 HRs, 35 RBIs), Sr 3B Austin Williford (.311, 23 Runs, 25 RBIs), Sr 1B Datyon Russell, Jr DH Sammy Chhor (.347, 5 HRs, 31 Runs) and Jr OF Jared Twomey (.277, 17 Runs).
The Bulldogs lose their top 2 pitchers from last year. They return #3 Sr Hunter Walden (3-2, 4.74). Harrison (3-1, 2.00) and Jr Jaydon Day (4.67) also saw 20+ innings.
7. WEST
2011: 28-7, 8-2; Area Round Team
West loses 4 starters from last year’s team and returns 7 starters. Returning starters are Sr SS/P Kolbey Carpenter (.511, 14 HRs, 40 RBIs), Sr IF Mason Paxton (.377, 35 Runs, 39 RBIs), Sr OF Brett Donnell (.301, 3 HRs, 32 RBIs), Sr OF Justin Sepeda (282, 34 Runs, 21 RBIs), Sr P Zach Meador, Jr OF Dylan Janek (.377, 3 HRs, 33 RBIs) and So 3B Jackson Kucera.
The Trojans return their ace in Carpenter (5-4, 2.61, 68 Ks) but lose their next 2 pitchers. Meador (3-0, 5.25, 26 Ks) started 6 games. Janek (2-0) and So Nick Kucera (2-1) each got 15 innings of work.
8. HUFFMAN HARGRAVE
2011: 23-6, 10-0; Area Round Team
Huffman loses 5 starters from their 2011 team and returns 5 starters. Returning starters are Sr Offensive MVP SS/P Austin Listi (.551, 12 HRs, 50 RBIs), Sr OF/P Bradley Gomez (.377, 22 Runs, 16 RBIs), Sr 3B Austin Key (.257), Sr IF Kade Hardy and Jr OF Corey Spray (.407, 40 Runs, 20 RBIs).
The Falcons lose their top 4 pitchers. They return Listi (1-1, 3.32, 28 Ks) and Gomez, who both saw 10+ innings on the mound.
9. YOAKUM
2011: 23-8-1, 10-2; Regional Quarterfinalist
Yoakum loses 3 starters to graduation and returns 9 starters. Returnings starters are Sr 3B/P Adam Hunter (.365, 4 HRs, 38 RBIs), Sr C Brice Lauer (.370, 5 HRs), Sr UTL/P Neil Berger (.390, 27 RBIs), Sr OF Taylor Nobles (.371), Sr 2B/P Jeff Harrison (.340), Sr OF Kyle Mikulik (.290), Jr UTL/P Blake McCracken (.395, 23 SB), Jr OF Keith Ratley (.385) and So SS/P Timmy Blakeney (.355).
The Bulldogs return their ace in Hunter (10-3, 2.40, 93 Ks). Berger (5-1, 2.70, 43 Ks) started out #3 but became #2 pitcher by playoffs. Blakeney (3-0, 1.70) had an impressive year on the bump as a freshman and McCracken (0.81) had 20 innings in relief.
10. LUBBOCK COOPER
2011: 32-7, 8-2; Regional Semifinalist
Cooper loses 3 starters from their 2011 team but return 8 starters. Returning starters are SR SS/P Adam Taylor (.410, 50 Runs, 43 RBIs), Sr 1B Steven Hart (.378, 33 Runs, 33 RBIs), Sr P Nolan Savage (.286, 16 Runs), Sr 3B/P Jon Chandler Keane (.333, 25 Runs, 21 RBIs), Jr IF/P Scotland Church (.421, 8 HRs, 37 RBIs), Jr DH/OF Chandler Patterson (.429, 35 Runs, 37 RBIs), Jr C/OF Ryan Mosely (.310, 16 RBIs) and Jr UTL Tyler Parr (.342, 29 Runs, 24 RBIs).
The Pirates return their top 4 pitchers from last year. Savage (9-4, 2.58, 88 Ks) was the ace. Church (6-1, 3.94, 70 Ks) and Taylor (4-1, 3.53, 56 Ks) are right behind him. Keane (5-0, 3.46, 39 Ks) also had a couple of starts and So Clayton Baker (2-1, 4.11) got 15 innings on the mound.
11. PROSPER
2011: 21-12, 7-3; Area Round Team
Prosper loses 3 starters from last year and returns 8 starters. Returning starters are Sr OF Zach Yazbeck (.354), Sr IF Dom Garza (.351, 27 Runs, 18 RBIs), Sr P Dalton Pipkin, Sr DH/P Brian Green (.303, 4 HRs, 18 RBIs), Sr OF Brendon Yarborough (.277, 16 Runs), Jr IF Brian Grudzielanek (.425, 4 HRs, 33 RBIs), Jr OF Torii Hunter (.382, 32 Runs) and Jr P Brandon Gilson.
The Eagles return their top 2 pitchers from last year in Gilson (6-4, 4.22, 83 Ks) and Pipkin (7-3, 3.64, 41 Ks). Green was the #1 starter as a sophomore but stayed off the mound in '11 with an arm injury. Juniors Aaron Maxey (1.31) and Lance Brooks (1.02) had 10+ innings each on the mound.
12. LA GRANGE
2011: 26-8, 6-4; Regional Finalist
La Grange loses 4 starters from last year and returns 6 starters. Returning starters are Sr OF/P Justin Neiser (.367, 5 HRs, 29 RBIs), Sr OF/P Weston Wick (.345, 19 Runs, 24 RBIs), Sr 3B Laken Grimes (.351, 28 Runs, 16 RBIs), Jr 1B/P Logan Vinklarek (.404, 5 HRs, 44 RBIs), Jr 2B Tanner Fritsch (.305, 27 Runs, 18 RBIs) and Jr OF Dustin Drab (.268, 23 Runs).
The Leopards lose their top 2 pitchers from next year. Vinklarek (5-2, 3.67, 46 Ks) and Wick (4-0, 1.68, 44 Ks) were key pitchers as well and will be called on to play bigger roles in 2012. Neiser (2-2, 3.05) had 11 innings of work in relief.
13. LONGVIEW SPRING HILL
2011: 30-8, 7-3; Regional Semi-Finalist
Spring Hill loses 4 starters from the ’11 team and returns 7 starters. Returning starters are Sr C/P Zach Fleet (.400, 16 2Bs, 46 RBIs), Sr 3B/DH/P Brandon Robbins (.376, 19 Runs, 20 RBIs), Sr 3B/SS Johnny Arellano (.336, 38 Runs, 26 RBIs), Sr 1B Colton Kincy (.365, 17 Runs, 20 RBIs), Sr OF Greg Martens (.365, 19 Runs), Sr P Talyn Cellucci and Jr OF Ben Hollas (.453, 43 Runs, 28 RBIs).
The Panthers lose their ace from last year but return their next 5 pitchers. #2 Cellucci (5-2, 2.64, 45 Ks) should move into the #1 slot and Robbins (5-0, 5.97, 22 Ks) could take the #2 spot. Sr Matt Ballard (3-0), So Austin Watkins (2-0) and Fleet (3-0) all logged 10+ innings on the mound.
14. SOMERSET
2011: 23-9, 11-1; Regional Semifinalist
Somerset loses 4 starters to graduation. They return 7 starters including returning District MVP So 3B Donaldo Perez (.376, 6 HRs, 42 RBIs). Other starters are Sr 1B/P Richard Faulkner (.388, 22 RBIs, 21 Runs), Sr UTL/P Robby Eakin (.363, 26 Runs, 19 RBIs), Sr OF Colby Fuseiler (.342, 19 Runs), Sr IF/P Mario Guerra (.450), Sr C Colton Fuseiler (.295, 19 Runs) and Jr 2B Tyler Sollohub (.323, 27 Runs, 20 RBIs).
The Bulldogs return their ace In Faulkner (6-2, 2.40, 66 Ks). They also return Eakin (6-1, 2.14, 30 Ks), their #3 and Guerra (3-3, 4.31, 22 Ks), their #4. Sollohub also saw 9 innings on the mound.
15. CHINA SPRING
2011: 23-11, 6-4; Regional Quarterfinalist
China Spring loses 3 starters from the 2011 team and returns 6 starters. Returning starters are IF/P Sterling Wynn (.287, 21 RBIs, 25 Runs), Sr OF Caleb Davidson (16 Runs), Jr SS Mason George (.433, 29 RBIs 38 Runs), Jr C Jason Prevatt (.386, 26 RBIs, 37 Runs), Jr OF Kade Munden (.361, 26 RBIs, 26 Runs) and So P Tucker Johnson (.301, 24 RBIs, 22 Runs).
The Cougars return their top 2 pitchers. Wynn (9-2, 0.99, 126 Ks) could be one of the Top 10 pitchers in 3A this year. Johnson (5-3, 3.46, 41 Ks) became the #2 as a freshman. Sr Cody Holt (2-0) had 18 innings on the mound.
16. WILLS POINT
2011: 22-13, 6-4; Regional Quarterfinalist
Wills Point loses 4 starters from last years team and returns 5 starters. Returning starters are Sr C Bradley McDonald (.517, 5 HRs, 44 RBIs), Sr SS/P Clay Deen (.286, 3 HRs, 23 RBIs), Sr OF Dalton King (23 Runs), Jr 1B/P Brett Bushnell (15 RBIs) and Jr 2B/P Ty Harp (.387, 3 HRs, 23 RBIs).
The Tigers return their ace in Bushnell (8-3, 1.36, 123 Ks). Deen (3-3, 1.78, 59 Ks) was the #3. Harp (2-0, 21 Ks) got 14 innings of action on the mound.
17. JASPER
2011: 20-9, 10-2; Bi-District Team
Jasper loses 2 starters from 2011 and returns 7 starters. Returning starters are Sr C Joe Walker (.390, 15 2Bs, 34 RBIs), Sr 1B Clayton Hart (.422, 14 2Bs), Sr OF Matt Perdue (.406, 26 RBIs), Sr IF/P Jacob Clark (.290), Sr IF/P Tyler Bolton (.333, 17 SBs), Sr OF Lane Kipp (.367, 24 RBIs, 14 SBs) and Sr IF/P Jesse Due (.280)
The Bulldogs lose their ace from last year but return their #2 pitcher Clark (5-1, 2.60). Bolton (4-1, 1.92) also got several starts and Due logged some innings in as well.
18. LORENA
2011: 22-10, 7-3; Area Round Team
Lorena loses 6 starters from last year's team and returns 5 starters. Returning starters are Sr SS/P Jimmy Roberts (.313, 15 Runs, 16 RBIs), Sr 1B/P Justin Walton (.268, 4 HRs, 23 RBIs), Sr OF Brady Krall (.415, 31 Runs, 14 SBs), Jr OF/P Dane Lovejoy (.351, 20 Runs, 20 RBIs) and So P/UTL Collin Sharp (15 Runs).
The Leopards return their top 5 pitchers from last year. Walton (3.05, 6-4, 107 Ks) and Roberts (1.62, 7-3, 62 Ks) were the top starters. Lovejoy (3.20, 4-1, 33 Ks) was the #3 and Sharp (1.91, 2-0) was called on several times during his freshman debut. Jr Jared Walton (4.74, 1-2) also got 10 innings on the mound.
19. SINTON
2011: 25-9-1, 10-0; Regional Quarterfinalist
Sinton loses 4 starters from last year’s team and returns 6 starters. Jr IF/P Trey Gallegos (.459, 25 RBIs, 38 Runs) returns as the top hitter. Other returning starters are Sr OF Jake Davenport (.287, 22 RBIs, 28 Runs), Sr OF De Rick Castro (.275), Sr 1B Cody Nedbalek (.387, 20 Runs), Sr OF Corey Ring and So SS/P Donnie Lopez (.418, 12 2Bs, 22 RBIs).
The Pirates lose their top 2 starters from 2011. They return #3 starter Gallegos (2-2, 3.65). Sr Hieme Perez (1-2, 4.56) pitched in 9 games, mostly in relief. Lopez (3-0, 3.50) showed some promise in his freshman debut.
20. ROBSTOWN
2011: 29-8, 10-0; State Semifinalist
Robstown loses 8 starters from their 2011 team and returns 3 starters. Returning starters are Jr 2B Brandon Garza (.402), Jr OF Jon Leal (.363) and Jr 3B James Flores (.368).
The Cottonpickers lose their top 5 pitchers from last year.
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1. ROBINSON
2011: 31-6, 10-0; State Runner Up
Robinson loses 4 starters to graduation. They return 7 starters including University of Texas commitment Sr 3B/P Chad Hollingsworth (.368, 28 RBIs, 22 Runs). Other returning starters are Sr SS/P Hunter Abbe (.306, 24 RBIs, 28 Runs), Sr 2B Alex Rogers (.314, 21 RBIs, 47 Runs), Sr OF Jordan Hagis (.318, 29 Runs, 8 2Bs), Jr 3B/P Zach Sullivan (.411, 8 HRs, 45 RBIs), Jr 3B Tyler Funk (.370) and So Of Zac Law (.306, 42 Runs).
The Rockets return their top 3 pitchers from last year. Hollingsworth (11-2, 1.30, 131 Ks) was one of the top pitchers in 3A. Sullivan (8-2, 3.02, 85 Ks) returns as the #2 and Abbe (4-1, 3.72, 41 Ks) was the #3.
2. TEXARKANA PLEASANT GROVE
2011: 32-8, 8-2; State Semifinalist Team
Pleasant Grove graduates 4 senior starters and returns 7 starters. Returning starters are 16-3A Offensive MVP Sr OF/P Lucas Wacha (.446, 4 HRs, 33 RBIs), Sr 1B/P Timothy Buchanan (.356, 29 run, 19 RBIs), Sr SS Melvin Gray (.406, 46 Runs, 28 RBIs), Sr C Justin Buchanan (.426, 24 Runs, 19 RBIs), Sr OF/P Luke McGuire (429, 44 Runs, 32 RBIs), Sr 1B/P Trey Hart (.322, 12 2Bs, 29 RBIs) and Sr 1B Nick Reed (.342, 22 RBIs).
The Hawks return their ace in T Buchanan (12-4, 1.21, 129 Ks), a crafty left hander. They do lose their #2 and #3 pitchers. Wacha (3.79) and Hart (4.26) both saw 20+ innings of action. Sr Ramon Brown (3.50) started 2 games and McGuire (2.33) got 9 innings of relief.
3. BRIDGE CITY
2011: 21-12-1, 8-2; Regional Semifinalist
Bridge City loses 3 starters from 2011 team and returns 7 starters. Returning starters are Sr C Matt Menard (.403, 6 HRs, 25 RBIs), Sr OF/P Mitchel Hubbard (.358, 8 HRs, 31 RBIs), Sr SS Zach Smith (.318, 3 HRs, 28 RBIs), Sr OF Cameron Dishon (.303, 22 RBIs, 39 Runs), Sr P Jake Lemoine, Jr 2B Bryce Sampere (.354, 24 Runs) and Jr 3B Preston Pittman (.294, 17 RBIs, 26 Runs).
The Cardinals lose their ace from last year but return their next 4 pitchers. Lemoine (7-3, 2.64, 91 Ks) was the #2 and will be ready to step into the staff ace role. Jr Hayden Guidry (3-4, 4.71, 41 Ks) had 4 starts and was the main relief pitcher. Pittman (2-1, 3,43) and Hubbard (5.25) also had 16+ innings of work on the mound.
4. SWEENY
2011: 21-8, 9-0; Regional Quarterfinalist
Sweeny loses 5 starters to graduation and returns 6 starters. Returning starters are Sr 2B Travis Johnson (.573, 9 HRs, 39 RBIs), Sr P/1B Trevor Rowlett (.295, 3 HRs, 15 Runs), Jr 3B Corey Simpson (.407, 14 HRs, 40 RBIs), Jr DH Austin Boyd (.393, 9 HRs, 44 RBIs), Jr P/1B Kaylor Chafin (.365, 23 Runs) and Jr SS Jordan Limas (.290, 2 Runs).
The Bulldogs return 2 of their top 3 pitchers. Chafin (6-0, 0.88, 76 Ks) came on strong late. Rowlett (7-2, 2.45, 56 Ks) also had a good year. So Josh Richers (1-1, 3.03) also saw nearly 20 innings on the mound.
5. ARGYLE
2011: 29-12-1, 9-1; Regional Finalist
Argyle loses 6 starters to graduation and returns 5 starters. Returning starters are Sr 9-3A MVP P/SS Austin Aune (.442. 6 HRs, 49 RBIs), Sr C/1B Jay Gonzales (.435, 5 HRs, 28 RBIs), Sr DH Hayden Muns (.341, 3 HRs, 36 RBIs), Jr C/DH Dillon Harp (.342, 31 Runs, 25 RBIs) and Jr P Seth Jones.
The Eagles return 3 of their top 4 pitchers. Aune (7-3, 2.57, 50 Ks) was the staff ace. Jones (5-4, 3.23, 68 Ks) logged the most innings. Soph Drew Gooch (4-0, 1.85, 27 Ks) came on late as a freshman and started 4 games in the playoffs.
6. CARTHAGE
25-9-1, 10-0; Regional Quarterfinalist
Carthage loses 4 starters to graduation and returns 7 starters. Returning starters are 16-3A MVP Sr SS Jacob Blissett (.299, 5 HRs, 33 RBIs), Sr 2B Joey Harrison (.375, 15 2Bs, 26 RBIs), Sr OF Clint Cage (.359, 5 HRs, 35 RBIs), Sr 3B Austin Williford (.311, 23 Runs, 25 RBIs), Sr 1B Datyon Russell, Jr DH Sammy Chhor (.347, 5 HRs, 31 Runs) and Jr OF Jared Twomey (.277, 17 Runs).
The Bulldogs lose their top 2 pitchers from last year. They return #3 Sr Hunter Walden (3-2, 4.74). Harrison (3-1, 2.00) and Jr Jaydon Day (4.67) also saw 20+ innings.
7. WEST
2011: 28-7, 8-2; Area Round Team
West loses 4 starters from last year’s team and returns 7 starters. Returning starters are Sr SS/P Kolbey Carpenter (.511, 14 HRs, 40 RBIs), Sr IF Mason Paxton (.377, 35 Runs, 39 RBIs), Sr OF Brett Donnell (.301, 3 HRs, 32 RBIs), Sr OF Justin Sepeda (282, 34 Runs, 21 RBIs), Sr P Zach Meador, Jr OF Dylan Janek (.377, 3 HRs, 33 RBIs) and So 3B Jackson Kucera.
The Trojans return their ace in Carpenter (5-4, 2.61, 68 Ks) but lose their next 2 pitchers. Meador (3-0, 5.25, 26 Ks) started 6 games. Janek (2-0) and So Nick Kucera (2-1) each got 15 innings of work.
8. HUFFMAN HARGRAVE
2011: 23-6, 10-0; Area Round Team
Huffman loses 5 starters from their 2011 team and returns 5 starters. Returning starters are Sr Offensive MVP SS/P Austin Listi (.551, 12 HRs, 50 RBIs), Sr OF/P Bradley Gomez (.377, 22 Runs, 16 RBIs), Sr 3B Austin Key (.257), Sr IF Kade Hardy and Jr OF Corey Spray (.407, 40 Runs, 20 RBIs).
The Falcons lose their top 4 pitchers. They return Listi (1-1, 3.32, 28 Ks) and Gomez, who both saw 10+ innings on the mound.
9. YOAKUM
2011: 23-8-1, 10-2; Regional Quarterfinalist
Yoakum loses 3 starters to graduation and returns 9 starters. Returnings starters are Sr 3B/P Adam Hunter (.365, 4 HRs, 38 RBIs), Sr C Brice Lauer (.370, 5 HRs), Sr UTL/P Neil Berger (.390, 27 RBIs), Sr OF Taylor Nobles (.371), Sr 2B/P Jeff Harrison (.340), Sr OF Kyle Mikulik (.290), Jr UTL/P Blake McCracken (.395, 23 SB), Jr OF Keith Ratley (.385) and So SS/P Timmy Blakeney (.355).
The Bulldogs return their ace in Hunter (10-3, 2.40, 93 Ks). Berger (5-1, 2.70, 43 Ks) started out #3 but became #2 pitcher by playoffs. Blakeney (3-0, 1.70) had an impressive year on the bump as a freshman and McCracken (0.81) had 20 innings in relief.
10. LUBBOCK COOPER
2011: 32-7, 8-2; Regional Semifinalist
Cooper loses 3 starters from their 2011 team but return 8 starters. Returning starters are SR SS/P Adam Taylor (.410, 50 Runs, 43 RBIs), Sr 1B Steven Hart (.378, 33 Runs, 33 RBIs), Sr P Nolan Savage (.286, 16 Runs), Sr 3B/P Jon Chandler Keane (.333, 25 Runs, 21 RBIs), Jr IF/P Scotland Church (.421, 8 HRs, 37 RBIs), Jr DH/OF Chandler Patterson (.429, 35 Runs, 37 RBIs), Jr C/OF Ryan Mosely (.310, 16 RBIs) and Jr UTL Tyler Parr (.342, 29 Runs, 24 RBIs).
The Pirates return their top 4 pitchers from last year. Savage (9-4, 2.58, 88 Ks) was the ace. Church (6-1, 3.94, 70 Ks) and Taylor (4-1, 3.53, 56 Ks) are right behind him. Keane (5-0, 3.46, 39 Ks) also had a couple of starts and So Clayton Baker (2-1, 4.11) got 15 innings on the mound.
11. PROSPER
2011: 21-12, 7-3; Area Round Team
Prosper loses 3 starters from last year and returns 8 starters. Returning starters are Sr OF Zach Yazbeck (.354), Sr IF Dom Garza (.351, 27 Runs, 18 RBIs), Sr P Dalton Pipkin, Sr DH/P Brian Green (.303, 4 HRs, 18 RBIs), Sr OF Brendon Yarborough (.277, 16 Runs), Jr IF Brian Grudzielanek (.425, 4 HRs, 33 RBIs), Jr OF Torii Hunter (.382, 32 Runs) and Jr P Brandon Gilson.
The Eagles return their top 2 pitchers from last year in Gilson (6-4, 4.22, 83 Ks) and Pipkin (7-3, 3.64, 41 Ks). Green was the #1 starter as a sophomore but stayed off the mound in '11 with an arm injury. Juniors Aaron Maxey (1.31) and Lance Brooks (1.02) had 10+ innings each on the mound.
12. LA GRANGE
2011: 26-8, 6-4; Regional Finalist
La Grange loses 4 starters from last year and returns 6 starters. Returning starters are Sr OF/P Justin Neiser (.367, 5 HRs, 29 RBIs), Sr OF/P Weston Wick (.345, 19 Runs, 24 RBIs), Sr 3B Laken Grimes (.351, 28 Runs, 16 RBIs), Jr 1B/P Logan Vinklarek (.404, 5 HRs, 44 RBIs), Jr 2B Tanner Fritsch (.305, 27 Runs, 18 RBIs) and Jr OF Dustin Drab (.268, 23 Runs).
The Leopards lose their top 2 pitchers from next year. Vinklarek (5-2, 3.67, 46 Ks) and Wick (4-0, 1.68, 44 Ks) were key pitchers as well and will be called on to play bigger roles in 2012. Neiser (2-2, 3.05) had 11 innings of work in relief.
13. LONGVIEW SPRING HILL
2011: 30-8, 7-3; Regional Semi-Finalist
Spring Hill loses 4 starters from the ’11 team and returns 7 starters. Returning starters are Sr C/P Zach Fleet (.400, 16 2Bs, 46 RBIs), Sr 3B/DH/P Brandon Robbins (.376, 19 Runs, 20 RBIs), Sr 3B/SS Johnny Arellano (.336, 38 Runs, 26 RBIs), Sr 1B Colton Kincy (.365, 17 Runs, 20 RBIs), Sr OF Greg Martens (.365, 19 Runs), Sr P Talyn Cellucci and Jr OF Ben Hollas (.453, 43 Runs, 28 RBIs).
The Panthers lose their ace from last year but return their next 5 pitchers. #2 Cellucci (5-2, 2.64, 45 Ks) should move into the #1 slot and Robbins (5-0, 5.97, 22 Ks) could take the #2 spot. Sr Matt Ballard (3-0), So Austin Watkins (2-0) and Fleet (3-0) all logged 10+ innings on the mound.
14. SOMERSET
2011: 23-9, 11-1; Regional Semifinalist
Somerset loses 4 starters to graduation. They return 7 starters including returning District MVP So 3B Donaldo Perez (.376, 6 HRs, 42 RBIs). Other starters are Sr 1B/P Richard Faulkner (.388, 22 RBIs, 21 Runs), Sr UTL/P Robby Eakin (.363, 26 Runs, 19 RBIs), Sr OF Colby Fuseiler (.342, 19 Runs), Sr IF/P Mario Guerra (.450), Sr C Colton Fuseiler (.295, 19 Runs) and Jr 2B Tyler Sollohub (.323, 27 Runs, 20 RBIs).
The Bulldogs return their ace In Faulkner (6-2, 2.40, 66 Ks). They also return Eakin (6-1, 2.14, 30 Ks), their #3 and Guerra (3-3, 4.31, 22 Ks), their #4. Sollohub also saw 9 innings on the mound.
15. CHINA SPRING
2011: 23-11, 6-4; Regional Quarterfinalist
China Spring loses 3 starters from the 2011 team and returns 6 starters. Returning starters are IF/P Sterling Wynn (.287, 21 RBIs, 25 Runs), Sr OF Caleb Davidson (16 Runs), Jr SS Mason George (.433, 29 RBIs 38 Runs), Jr C Jason Prevatt (.386, 26 RBIs, 37 Runs), Jr OF Kade Munden (.361, 26 RBIs, 26 Runs) and So P Tucker Johnson (.301, 24 RBIs, 22 Runs).
The Cougars return their top 2 pitchers. Wynn (9-2, 0.99, 126 Ks) could be one of the Top 10 pitchers in 3A this year. Johnson (5-3, 3.46, 41 Ks) became the #2 as a freshman. Sr Cody Holt (2-0) had 18 innings on the mound.
16. WILLS POINT
2011: 22-13, 6-4; Regional Quarterfinalist
Wills Point loses 4 starters from last years team and returns 5 starters. Returning starters are Sr C Bradley McDonald (.517, 5 HRs, 44 RBIs), Sr SS/P Clay Deen (.286, 3 HRs, 23 RBIs), Sr OF Dalton King (23 Runs), Jr 1B/P Brett Bushnell (15 RBIs) and Jr 2B/P Ty Harp (.387, 3 HRs, 23 RBIs).
The Tigers return their ace in Bushnell (8-3, 1.36, 123 Ks). Deen (3-3, 1.78, 59 Ks) was the #3. Harp (2-0, 21 Ks) got 14 innings of action on the mound.
17. JASPER
2011: 20-9, 10-2; Bi-District Team
Jasper loses 2 starters from 2011 and returns 7 starters. Returning starters are Sr C Joe Walker (.390, 15 2Bs, 34 RBIs), Sr 1B Clayton Hart (.422, 14 2Bs), Sr OF Matt Perdue (.406, 26 RBIs), Sr IF/P Jacob Clark (.290), Sr IF/P Tyler Bolton (.333, 17 SBs), Sr OF Lane Kipp (.367, 24 RBIs, 14 SBs) and Sr IF/P Jesse Due (.280)
The Bulldogs lose their ace from last year but return their #2 pitcher Clark (5-1, 2.60). Bolton (4-1, 1.92) also got several starts and Due logged some innings in as well.
18. LORENA
2011: 22-10, 7-3; Area Round Team
Lorena loses 6 starters from last year's team and returns 5 starters. Returning starters are Sr SS/P Jimmy Roberts (.313, 15 Runs, 16 RBIs), Sr 1B/P Justin Walton (.268, 4 HRs, 23 RBIs), Sr OF Brady Krall (.415, 31 Runs, 14 SBs), Jr OF/P Dane Lovejoy (.351, 20 Runs, 20 RBIs) and So P/UTL Collin Sharp (15 Runs).
The Leopards return their top 5 pitchers from last year. Walton (3.05, 6-4, 107 Ks) and Roberts (1.62, 7-3, 62 Ks) were the top starters. Lovejoy (3.20, 4-1, 33 Ks) was the #3 and Sharp (1.91, 2-0) was called on several times during his freshman debut. Jr Jared Walton (4.74, 1-2) also got 10 innings on the mound.
19. SINTON
2011: 25-9-1, 10-0; Regional Quarterfinalist
Sinton loses 4 starters from last year’s team and returns 6 starters. Jr IF/P Trey Gallegos (.459, 25 RBIs, 38 Runs) returns as the top hitter. Other returning starters are Sr OF Jake Davenport (.287, 22 RBIs, 28 Runs), Sr OF De Rick Castro (.275), Sr 1B Cody Nedbalek (.387, 20 Runs), Sr OF Corey Ring and So SS/P Donnie Lopez (.418, 12 2Bs, 22 RBIs).
The Pirates lose their top 2 starters from 2011. They return #3 starter Gallegos (2-2, 3.65). Sr Hieme Perez (1-2, 4.56) pitched in 9 games, mostly in relief. Lopez (3-0, 3.50) showed some promise in his freshman debut.
20. ROBSTOWN
2011: 29-8, 10-0; State Semifinalist
Robstown loses 8 starters from their 2011 team and returns 3 starters. Returning starters are Jr 2B Brandon Garza (.402), Jr OF Jon Leal (.363) and Jr 3B James Flores (.368).
The Cottonpickers lose their top 5 pitchers from last year.
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