Preseason Preview: Liberty Lions

TEAM:

Liberty Lions

HEAD COACH (years at school):

Andrew Lonsdale (2)

OFFICIAL TWITTER:

@LionBoys2021

CIF SECTION & DIVISION:

NCS / Division 1

CONFERENCE/LEAGUE NAME:

BVAL

LAST YEAR’S RECORD:

5-2

# OF RETURNING STARTERS:

4

# OF RETURNING PITCHERS:

2

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS:

2021 OF Austin Parlog

2022 MIF Julian Rhodes

2022 C Michael Relei

THE FUTURE:

2023 MIF/RHP Michael Baker

2023 RHP Cole Ehrhorn

2024 RHP/1B Josh Rhodes - RHP/1B

SEASON OUTLOOK: 

The Liberty Lions are expecting to compete for a league title in the BVAL this season and Coach Lonsdale is excited about the roster he’s got assembled. This team will have a lot of assets including it’s ability to pitch, play defense, run the bases and put together competitive AB’s. The BVAL is known for it’s competitive league season with the Lions being used to battling it out against opposing teams for the chance to hoist the title. This roster for the Lions will have a bit of a mix with some quality returners backed by youth ready to make their name. The offense will need ro manufacture some runs as it’s light on power, but with their team speed, Coach Lonsdale sees them being able to put pressure on opposing defenses. If the youth takes major steps in the shortened season, the Lions could be building a team to watch in the NCS for years to come.