2019 HS Preview: East Lincoln
February 20, 2019
PROGRAM INFORMATION
HIGH SCHOOL NAME East Lincoln High School
CLASSIFICATION 2A
CONFERENCE South Fork
HEAD COACH Chris Matile
LOOKING BACK AT 2018
RECORD IN 2018 10-13
2018 CONFERENCE RECORD 6-8
PREVIEWING 2019
STARTERS RETURNING 4
RETURNING PITCHERS 2
POTENTIAL EXPECTATIONS:
The Mustangs will be looking for the formula to play consistent solid baseball out of the gate this year. There are questions on the mound and in the lineup. Look for Coach Matile to work several different combinations throughout the year, working to maximize the talent on the roster.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
There is solid leadership and a core of talented players. This group will be leaned on heavily on and off the field as the Mustangs continue to grow throughout the year.
AREAS TO IMPROVE:
Injuries have already affected the pitching staff as projected top arms Trenton Wood and Tyler Cox may be sidelined for 2019. While this is a tough break it does present an opportunity for the next guy on the roster. Coach Matile will be looking to continue to develop the staff throughout the year. A late run could come with development, as it did in 2018.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Graham Smiley
Class of 2022 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: East LincolnState: NC
- Summer Team: South Charlotte Panthers
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Height: 6-0Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
![Trackman](/images/stat_logos/trackman.png)
![Blast](/images/stat_logos/blast.png)
Vizual_Edge
Josh Stephens
Class of 2021 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: East LincolnState: NC
- Summer Team: 2021 On Deck O's
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Height: 6-1Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Allden Horne
Class of 2019 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: East LincolnState: NC
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Height: 6-2Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Gabe Duncan
Class of 2019 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: OF
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High School: East LincolnState: NC
- Summer Team: Dry Pond
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Height:Weight: lbs
- Bat/Throw:
Matthew McCowan II
Class of 2021 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: East LincolnState: NC
- Summer Team: CBC 2021
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Height: 6-2Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
- NC 2024 Top Prospect Games: Trackman Pitchers 8/16/24
- NC Future Games: Team NC vs. Team VA 8/15/24
- NC 2024 Top Prospect Games: Quick Hitters - 2027 Position Players 8/15/24
- NC Senior Future Games: NC Hitters BP Metrics 8/15/24
- NC 2024 Top Prospect Games: Quick Hitters - 2026 Position Players 8/15/24