2017 Team Preview: 4A Southport Cardinals
January 13, 2017
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2017 TEAM PREVIEW: Southport cardinals
Head Coach: Scott Whitlock
Class: 4A
2016 Record: 3-19
Conference (2016 Record): 0-3
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 8/7
2017 Team Strengths:
- Starting Pitching
- Defense
- Speed
Top Returning Players:
- Avery Short, LHP, 2019 (right): 3.00 ERA, 60K,19BB (Indiana)
- Jack Vanover, RHP/3B, 2019: 3.09 ERA, 36K, 19BB
- Dustin Church, 2B, 2017
- Nick Lynn, C, 2019
- Scott Rippy, C, 2018
Outlook: Coach Whitlock's Cardinals were very young in 2016, and this spring are hoping to build off of those experiences. Southport returns its top four arms and eight total starters. Avery Short, a sophomore Indiana commit and current No.1 left-handed pitcher in his class, will lead the young staff along with fellow sophomore right-hander Jack Vanover. Expect the Cardianls to compete at a higher level in 2017 with good pitching, defense, and speed.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Preseason I.D. - Illiana | IN | Jan 28 | Ho-Chunk Sports and Expo Center - Chicago Heights, IL |
Preseason All-State 2018 Grads (Invite Only) | IN | Feb 19 | Lawrence North HS |
Preseason All-State 2019,2020, 2021 Grads (Invite Only) | IN | Feb 25 | Lawrence North HS |
Winter Preview | IN | Feb 26 | Lawrence North HS |
Summit City Winter Preview | IN | Mar 4 | Norwell High School |
Indiana Chargers Scout Day | IN | Mar 5 | ECBSA Indoor Facility |
Future Prospects Showcase | IN | Mar 19 | Grand Park, Westfield, IN |