2024 HS Team Previews: Tampa Catholic
February 1, 2024
Leading up to the start of the high school season, we will preview Florida High School teams every day as part of our comprehensive season coverage:
Team: Tampa Catholic
2023 Record: 22-8
Playoff Run: Regional Finals
FHSAA Class: 3A
Head Coach: Paul Russo
TOP PLAYERS
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Hershey Sanchez, 2B, 2024 (Eckerd)
Roman Corinti, RHP, 2024 (Polk State)
Alex Sotiropoulos, RHP/DH, 2024 (Columbia)
Ethan Frame, C, 2024 (Pensacola State)
Cole Bitman, 3B, 2026
Jose Carrero, OF, 2025
Lucas Cinnante, RHP, 2025
Ruben Ledo, RHP, 2024
Carson Arnold, MIF, 2025
Cal Johnson, SS, 2025 (Ole Miss)
Dominic Woodward, RHP/OF/INF, 2025
X-FACTOR
Hershey Sanchez, Ethan Frame, Roman Corinti, Alex Sotiropoulos
OUTLOOK
Coach Russo: "We have guys with a lot of experience coming back that were starters from the last 2 years and some guys coming back that have played as freshman and sophomores. Pitching is one of our strong points and adding Dominic Woodward gives us another big arm on the mound. Adding a guy like Cal Johnson and Dominic Woodward to a line-up with guys that have proven themselves at the plate like Hershey Sanchez and Ethan Frame. The line-up is something special. There are some key Juniors that are going to help make a push this year Carson Arnold and Jose Carrero. And even younger guys like Cole Bitman that started every game as a freshman. This team has a lot of depth that comes with experience. Tampa Catholic is not only a state contender but becoming a team people are looking at state wide.”