2023 Team Preview: Oak Ridge Trojans

Today we focus on the Oak Ridge Trojans who are coming off the heels of a trip to the CIF SJS D1 semifinals. With team chemistry and talent at a forefront, the Trojans are looking to its roster of seniors and juniors to help them compete for a Sierra Foothill league championship and a section title.

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Team:

Oak Ridge Trojans

Head Coach (years at school):

Todd Melton (15)

Twitter Handle:

@OakRidgeBasebll

CIF Section & Division:

CIF SJS D1

Conference/League Name:

Sierra Foothill

Last Year’s Record:

17-15

9-6 (League)

2022 Playoff Run:

Lost in CIF SJS D1 Semifinals to Whitney

# of Returning Starters:

2

# of Returning Pitchers:

5

Team Expectations:

"High. We expect to compete for league and section titles"

Team Strengths:

"This is one of the closest teams we have had in awhile. Talented at every position with seniors and a good junior class who will come in and compete from day 1."

Areas of Improvement:

"We will be better in all areas this year. Solid D, speed and gap power on offense, and a strong pitching staff of competitors led by a 3rd year starter."

College Commitments:

Jake Fields- RHP/1B, 2023, 6'0", 215 lbs, R/R,  Long Beach State Commit, Area Codes

Ryan Spero- RHP/OF, 2023, 5'9", 185 lbs, R/R, University of Puget Sound, "Strong and fast."

Top Uncommitted 23s:

Ethan Nepo- RHP, 6'1", 170 lbs, R/R, "Mid-80's righty who is ready to step into rotation."

Joe Carroll- 3B, 5'10", 175 lbs, L/R,  "Elite contact with gap power, has a chance to be great."

Top Uncommitted 24s:

Brady Rea- RHP/OF, 6'1", 175, R/R, "Toolsy junior with speed and power."

Connor Poelking- C, 6'1", 185, R/R, "1.9 in game pop time with a strong bat."

Dylan Westbrook- OF/RHP, 6'1", 170, L/R, "Mid 80's RHP with a good bat."

UPCOMING EVENTS