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2016 Team Preview: Independence Patriots

February 2, 2016

By Greg Williams
WV Director of Scouting

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JxJ7MypNxXc/VK6xwPcFRQI/AAAAAAAAAww/_efnatX7QHg/s1600/new-england-patriots-logo.pngTeam: Independence
Nickname: Patriots
Class: AA
League: Coalfield Conference
Head Coach: Scott Cuthbert
2015 Overall Record: 21-11 (lost in Regional Finals) 

TOP PLAYERS:

  • Chris Mills, OF, Ranked No. 25 in Class of 2016
    + 2015 1st Team All-State
  • Logan Smith, OF, Ranked No. 11 in Class of 2017
    + 2015 Honorable Mention All-State
  • Ryan Brandstetter, Util/RHP, Ranked No. 21 in Class of 2016
    + Surry CC recruit, 2015 2nd Team All-MSAC

OTHERS TO WATCH:

  • Logan Stump, RHP/IF, Ranked No. 6 in Class of 2018
    + 2015 Honorable Mention All-State
  • Fisher Horton, 2B/SS, Ranked No. 9 in Class of 2018
    + 2015 2nd Team All-Conference selection
  • Nick Kostenko, IF/RHP, Class of 2017
    + 2015 1st Team All-Conference

KEY LOSSES:

  • Andrue Hughart, RHP/3B (Potomac State), 2015 1st Team All-State, ranked No. 12 in WV Class of 2015

ACCORDING TO THE COACH:

"We return a lot of starters defensively, but we have to develop our pitching depth. With a little luck we can be competitive in our conferences and area games."

COACHES PRE-SEASON QUESTIONNAIRE:
We appreciate all help provided by high school coaches across the state assisting with our preseason coverage. If you have not already done so you can fill out our coaches' preseason questionnaire by contacting Director of Scouting Greg Williams.

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