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2016 Team Preview: John Carroll

March 16, 2016

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By Jerry Shank
Maryland Scouting Director

As we prepare for the upcoming 2016 high school season, we will be taking a glimpse at programs from around the state.

Team: John Carroll     
Nickname: Patriots
Class: Private
Conference: MIAA A
Head Coach: Steve Teter
Years as HC: 5th
Team Website: johncarrollsports.com
2015 Record: 12-12
2015 Conference Record: 8-8
2015 Post Season: MIAA A Quarterfinals

Returning Position: 6 
Returning Pitchers: 6

Players with Post-Season Honors
Matt Lozinak ??? 1st Team All-MIAA

Players to Watch
C Matt Lozinak 2016 (Harford Community College)
RHP Paul Wilson 2016 (Millersville)
LHP Nick Collier 2018
RHP/INF Ryan Archibald 2018
OF Tae Bogan 2017
P Nick Turnbull 2016

Season Outlook
The Patriots are looking to build off the 2015 season where they finished 8-8 in the tough MIAA A, making it to the quarter final of the conference tournament. Leading the way on the offensive end is C Matt Lozinak. Lozinak is one of te most experienced players on the team going into his fourth year at the varsity level with a solid frame gap-to-gap ability at the plate make for a well-rounded catcher in the conference. Senior Will Tokarski and junior Tae Bogan should provide pop in the middle of the lineup throughout the year.  Keep an eye out for sophomores Ryan Archibald and RJ Price who are two welcome additions to the team and should make an impact for the Patriots.

On the mound look for senior Paul Wilson and sophomore Nick Collier anchor the staff. Wilson, a Millersville recruit, is a tall projectable right-handed pitcher with more in the tank.  Collier is a lefty with deception in his delivery shows three pitches with solid action and shape. Collier is looking to build off a strong freshman campaign this year.  Rounding out the staff will be senior Nick Turnbull and junior Alex Marlow which give Carroll good depth at the top of the rotation.

As with most, defensive consistency will play a factor into the success of the Patriot season. There were plenty of games last year in which a defensive miscue ultimately was the difference in the end result. The Patriots have a nice foundation of players for the future along with a strong senior core to make it a very interesting player in the MIAA A.  Keep an eye out for the Patriots.

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