Team Preview: 4A Valparaiso Vikings
March 24, 2017
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2017 TEAM PREVIEW: valparaiso vikings
Head Coach: Todd Evans
Class: 4A
2016 Record: 15-15
Conference (2016 Record): Duneland Athletic Conference
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 4/2
2017 Team Strengths:
- Defense
- Team Speed
Top Returning Players:
- Billy Baldwin, INF, 2017
- Seamus Welsh, LHP, 2017
- Ray Kreloff, RHP, 2017
- Gunnar Pullins, SS/RHP, 2018
Outlook: Valparaiso brings back 4 defenders and two pitchers following a 15-15 season. Seamus Welsh will look to be a reliable arm on the mound for Coach Evans. Billy Baldwin enters another year up the middle for a strong defensive group. Coach Evans knows some new faces will need to mature throughout the spring, but trusts his players to fill the roles that are needed.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- IN All-State Prospect I.D
Jun 6 • Grand Park - Westfield, IN - IN 2017 Top Prospect Games
Jun 13 • Indiana University - IN PBR ProCase - Midwest
Jul 11 • Silver Cross Field - Joliet, IL - IN 2017 PBR Future Games (Indiana Invite Only)
Aug 3 • Grand Park - Westfield, IN - IN GPA Games
Aug 13 • Lee Pfund Stadium - Carol Stream, IL