2023 Team Preview: Crespi Carmelite Celts

The Road to the California State Games begins with the 2023 California high school baseball season. With the season just around the corner, our staff has begun putting out team previews from all around the state, getting you prepared for another year of exciting coverage.

Today we focus on the Crespi Carmelite Celts who are coming off the heels of a 16-10 overall record and a trip to the playoffs in 2022. The Celts hope to compete for a Mission League title in 2023, fueled by its experience and senior leadership.

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Team:

Crespi Carmelite Celts

Head Coach (years at school):

Mike Glendenning (8)

Twitter Handle:

@crespiathletics

CIF Section & Division:

CIF SS D2

Conference/League Name:

Mission

Last Year’s Record:

16-13

10-8 (League)

2022 Playoff Run:

Lost in CIF SS D2 First Round to Monrovia

# of Returning Starters:

5

# of Returning Pitchers:

6

Team Expectations:

"Compete for a Mission League title."

Team Strengths:

"Strong senior leadership"

Areas of Improvement:

"Our hitting needs the most improvement."

College Commitments:

Landon Hodge- C, 2025, 5'9, 170, bats left, throws right. Moves great behind the plate and has a pure left hand swing. Verbal to Stanford.

Ethan Kodama- OF/P, 2023,6'0,180, bats left, throws right. Has great range in the outfield with an above average arm. Committed to Cal.

Isaiah Magdaleno- C/P, 2023, 6'3, 220, bats right, throws right. Has an Above average arm, sits 88-89 on the mound. Committed to Hawaii.

Diego Velazquez- INF/OF/P, 2025, 6'1,170, bats left, throws right. Has an above average arm, has a smooth left hand swing and great range in the infield or outfield. Verbal Commit to USC.

Top Uncommitted 23s:

Joshua Rodriguez- INF, 5'9, 185, bats left, throws right. Great range at 3rd with a good arm. Has a great understanding for the position and plays it hard.

Chris Arce- SS, 2023, 5'7, 165, bats right, throws right. Has good hands and good range with an average to good arm.

Top Uncommitted 24s:

N/A

Top Uncommitted 25s:

N/A

Top Uncommitted 26s:

 Isaias Tirado- INF, 5'8, 170, bats right, throws right. Has good hands and good range. Moves like a natural infielder. Has an average to good bat. Handles situational hitting well.