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#6 Independence Tigers

The Tigers made a State Tournament trip in their first year in Class 5 in 2022 and while they lost some key pieces to graduation, they have plenty back to compete again this spring. Topping the rotation will be senior lefty Chad Yates (William & Mary) and senior Jackson McDonald (East Carolina) will also return from injury. There is plenty of depth on the mound with seniors Ben Ross (Penn St-Harrisburg) and Colin Scherer (James Madison) and Tyler Fetterman (East Tennessee State) behind the top two. McDonald and Fetterman will also be key pieces in an offense that will be built around senior middle infielder David Mendez (Dayton), who was a breakout player last spring for the Tigers.

‘23 Chad Yates (@indytigers)

Short deceptive arm. Lands closed. FB worked to AS & got S&M’s up in the zone. 1/7 SL w/ average feel.

FB 85-88 T89 multiple times in B1. Settled 84-86 in the 2nd. CB 71-74. SL 75-78. CH 80-81@PBRVirginiaDC @PBR_Uncommitted #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/RioDLXz5P4

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 13, 2022

Key Returners:

Chad Yates

Class of 2023 / OF

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2023
• Primary Position: OF
  Secondary Position: LHP
• High School: Independence
  State: VA
• Height: 6-1
  Weight: 170lbs
• Bat/Throw: L/L

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David Mendez

Class of 2023 / MIF

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2023
• Primary Position: MIF
  Secondary Position: 2B
• High School: Independence
  State: VA
• Summer Team: Nova Premier 2023 17U
• Height: 5-10
  Weight: 155lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R