MD Preseason Power 25: No. 3
March 16, 2023
Follow @PBRMaryland
Facebook + Instagram
#3 Stephen Decatur Seahawks
Stephen Decatur is loaded once again on both sides of the ball in 2023 and on paper, as was true in 2022, has the makings to make a deep run and contend for a 3A State Championship. A tough and disappointing loss in the regional Semi-Finals should provide a substantial chip on the shoulders of the Seahawks.
Ryan McLaughlin (Delaware), Gus Croll (Christopher Newport), Adam Gardner (Randolp-Macon) and Brooks Kendall (Delaware State) are four extremely talented arms and will look to lead the pitching staff in 2023.
With McLaughlin and Croll headlining the offense, the Seahwaks are extremely balanced one through nine with the ability to score in bunches quickly. Senior Owen Knerr (Goldey-Beacom) and Junior AJ Kolb are two players to keep heavy eyes on, with Juniors Lucas Loring and Caden Shockley providing a spark throughout. An intriguing Freshman that should get vital playing time as well is Johnny Hobgood, and we expect a big season out of the athletic outfielder.
Names To Know:
Ryan McLaughlin
Class of 2023 / RHP
Player Information
-
Graduating Class: 2023
-
Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: RHP
-
High School: Stephen DecaturState: MD
- Summer Team: East Coast Royals
-
Height: 6-2Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Gus Croll
Class of 2023 / OF
Player Information
-
Graduating Class: 2023
-
Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
-
High School: Stephen DecaturState: MD
- Summer Team: DCP Rawlings 2023
-
Height: 6-1Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
AJ Kolb
Class of 2024 / SS
Player Information
-
Graduating Class: 2024
-
Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: OF
-
High School: Stephen DecaturState: MD
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves 17U Platinum Prospects
-
Height: 5-10Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Owen Knerr
Class of 2023 / 3B
Player Information
-
Graduating Class: 2023
-
Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
-
High School: Stephen DecaturState: MD
- Summer Team: East Coast Royals 17u
-
Height: 6-2Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Johnny Hobgood
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
-
Graduating Class: 2026
-
Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
-
High School: Stephen DecaturState: MD
-
Height: 5-11Weight: 179.9lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Caden Shockley
Class of 2024 / OF
Player Information
-
Graduating Class: 2024
-
Primary Position: OF
-
High School: Stephen DecaturState: MD
- Summer Team: East Coast Royals
-
Height: 5-9Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R