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The Highlanders lost their longtime ace with the departure of Griffin Stieg (Virginia Tech) and also lost a very good number two in Evan Fontaine. Despite that, look for Coach John Dowling's team to be in the mix again late in the season as they are yet again stacked with talent. On the mound, look for a pair of juniors who got some work last season to step into a ton more this year as righties Aidan Carey (James Madison) and Jack Nance should see their roles expand. Offensively, Bucknell recruit Christopher Morabito played a huge part in their success last season. Sophomore Ethan Ball (Virginia Tech) was a barrel machine down the stretch as a freshman and should start to show some more consistent power this spring, he is incredibly athletic and has some of the most talent upside in the class. Yuta Shimo is another contributor who will be back this spring. Lastly, a player to keep an eye on this spring is sophomore Gabriel Pegues, who has an interesting athletic profile and could carve out a significant role.

‘23 Chris Morabito battles a 2K count and gets this ball to fall in deep LF.

Morabito would end up on 3rd and score Griffin Stieg.

3-2 @McLeanathletics climbing back in it. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/YYqEZxHflW

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) March 14, 2022

Names To Know:

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Aidan Carey

Class of 2024 / RHP

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2024
• Primary Position: RHP
• High School: McLean
  State: VA
• Summer Team: Canes American 17U
• Height: 6-2
  Weight: 190lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Jack Nance

Class of 2024 / RHP

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2024
• Primary Position: RHP
  Secondary Position: OF
• High School: McLean
  State: VA
• Summer Team: Artillery 2024 Scout
• Height: 6-5
  Weight: 205lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Ethan Ball

Class of 2025 / 3B

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2025
• Primary Position: 3B
  Secondary Position: SS
• High School: McLean
  State: VA
• Summer Team: Stars Showcase 15U
• Height: 6-1
  Weight: 185lbs
• Bat/Throw: L/R

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Yuta Shimo

Class of 2024 / OF

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2024
• Primary Position: OF
  Secondary Position: 2B
• High School: McLean
  State: VA
• Summer Team: Stars 17u Sisk
• Height: 5-6
  Weight: 160lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Gabriel Pegues

Class of 2025 / OF

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2025
• Primary Position: OF
  Secondary Position: OF
• High School: McLean
  State: VA
• Summer Team: Stars Showcase 16U-Coach Andy Devitt
• Height: 6-3
  Weight: 205lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R

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Christopher Morabito

Class of 2023 / SS

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2023
• Primary Position: SS
  Secondary Position: 2B
• High School: McLean
  State: VA
• Summer Team: Stars
• Height: 5-11
  Weight: 170lbs
• Bat/Throw: L/R

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AJ Poole

Class of 2023 / 1B

Player Information

• Graduating Class: 2023
• Primary Position: 1B
  Secondary Position: RHP
• High School: McLean
  State: VA
• Summer Team: MVP Dawgs Gold 2023
• Height: 6-3
  Weight: 215lbs
• Bat/Throw: R/R