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<blockquote data-quote="eokerholm" data-source="post: 768802" data-attributes="member: 5007"><p><strong>Louisville</strong></p><p></p><p>With perennial championship hopes, the Cardinals look positively loaded once again and it starts with the impact offensive core they have returning in 2020. <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=439431" target="_blank">Alex Binelas</a> is the headliner and he really turned it on toward the end of the fall as he missed the 2020 campaign with injury and currently projects as a potential first-rounder. The feel for contact, high exit velocities and power potential tell the story, while the return of <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=371836" target="_blank">Lucas Dunn</a> can also not be understated. <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=436791" target="_blank">Henry Davis</a> and <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=471828" target="_blank">Levi Usher</a> also figure to be high draft picks, as Henry has a hose to go along with the ability to drive the ball both ways. Usher is a potential star in the making given the former PG All-American’s freaky tools, and he’s really improved in terms of his pitch selection and contact rate.</p><p></p><p>Senior <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=762628" target="_blank">Luke Smith</a> is the only returning rotation starter from a year ago so there’s a good amount of innings up for grabs. Two guys who look like they’ll slot in nicely are former closer <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=445990" target="_blank">Michael Kirian</a> and physical righty Glenn Albanese. Kirian has about as sparkling of numbers as you can have and really responded well this fall to being stretched out as a starter. Albanese made a big jump in terms of stuff as he pounded the zone with three pitches and worked into the mid-90s. <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=457969" target="_blank">Jack Perkins</a> might have the best stuff on the staff and showed some improvement in terms of command while <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=444714" target="_blank">Carter Lohman</a> also made some strides and figures for innings. <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=520930" target="_blank">Michael Prosecky</a> made a bit of a velocity jump and should be in the starting mix while other arms poised for innings include Evan Webster along with junior college transfers <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=476482" target="_blank">Cameron Robinson</a> and <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=422525" target="_blank">Luke Seed</a>. <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=459018" target="_blank">Tate Kuehner</a> offers some intrigue, as do freshmen arms <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=480022" target="_blank">Benjamin Wiegman</a> and Riley Phillips, as both have shown low-90s fastballs and competitiveness.</p><p></p><p>Luke Brown is another returnee that should balance out the offense, as the outfielder likely garners draft looks while <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=508006" target="_blank">Dalton Rushing</a> really hit his way into a significant role as he has a smooth swing and improved athleticism. <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=402087" target="_blank">Ben Metzinger</a> took advantage of at-bats last spring while the group of <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=402082" target="_blank">Tim Borden</a>, <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=396221" target="_blank">Logan Beard</a>, <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=521803" target="_blank">Jack Payton</a>, and <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=521800" target="_blank">Christian Knapczyk</a> are all in the mix for time in the lineup. <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=514244" target="_blank">Tyeler Hawkins</a> offers game changing speed in the outfield and junior college transfer <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=515957" target="_blank">Cooper Bowman</a> is another good runner who can really defend. <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=419044" target="_blank">Jared Poland</a> is one of the better two-way players in the country as there’s a real chance he can serve a swingman role as a starting infielder and come in to close games in the ninth.</p><p></p><p><strong>North Carolina</strong></p><p></p><p>The Tar Heels finish 2020 and head into next spring with two key strengths - the depth of their arms and their chance to be a very impressive defensive team. Experience immediately comes to mind when looking at the pitching staff as every pitcher who started a game returns. <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=346264" target="_blank">Joey Lancellotti</a> figures to be the ace of this staff following his performance in that role in 2020, equipped with a mid-90s fastball and a power slider. The group of <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=447369" target="_blank">Max Alba</a>, <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=378822" target="_blank">Connor Ollio</a>, <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=413546" target="_blank">Will Sandy</a>, and <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=386928" target="_blank">Caden O'Brien</a> should all be in the mix for significant innings come next spring while the newcomers to the program have also been impressive. Max Carlson is an extremely polished true freshman who really had a dominant fall while the 6-foot-8 <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=638621" target="_blank">Tanner Quick</a> has a big arm and massive upside. Fellow freshman <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=511050" target="_blank">Nick James</a> has also made a velocity jump and figures to be a tough at-bat given a potential mid-90s fastball from a low slot lefty.</p><p></p><p>The offense loses Aaron Sabato to the pros but it returns a massive amount of its production from last season. <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=420096" target="_blank">Danny Serretti</a> is one of their top draft prospects and he’s a consummate example of a traditional, consistent ACC shortstop both from an offensive and defensive perspective. <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=342088" target="_blank">Dylan Harris</a> slots in centerfield again as he’s as surehanded as they come defensively while <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=377440" target="_blank">Caleb Roberts</a> will see time both behind the dish and in the outfield. <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=404684" target="_blank">Eric Grintz</a> is a power bat from the right side while Lancellotti will also see time in the lineup. A couple of transfers had good falls in Davidson graduate <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=336890" target="_blank">Brett Centracchio</a> at first base and junior college transfer <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=453197" target="_blank">Justice Thompson</a> in the outfield. Thompson made massive strides this fall as he’s got exciting tools and the chance to go well in the draft with a big spring.</p><p></p><p>Some of their young arms were mentioned above but there should be no shortage of chances for their freshman bats either as a number of them really stood out. <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=380063" target="_blank">Tomas Frick</a> showed he’s really got significant offensive potential and may hit his way into the lineup this year. <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=517087" target="_blank">Mac Horvath</a> was another heralded recruit who’s making an impact on the infield while <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=470337" target="_blank">Johnny Castagnozzi</a> and <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=650929" target="_blank">Jack Riedel</a> also had good falls.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="eokerholm, post: 768802, member: 5007"] [B]Louisville[/B] With perennial championship hopes, the Cardinals look positively loaded once again and it starts with the impact offensive core they have returning in 2020. [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=439431']Alex Binelas[/URL] is the headliner and he really turned it on toward the end of the fall as he missed the 2020 campaign with injury and currently projects as a potential first-rounder. The feel for contact, high exit velocities and power potential tell the story, while the return of [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=371836']Lucas Dunn[/URL] can also not be understated. [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=436791']Henry Davis[/URL] and [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=471828']Levi Usher[/URL] also figure to be high draft picks, as Henry has a hose to go along with the ability to drive the ball both ways. Usher is a potential star in the making given the former PG All-American’s freaky tools, and he’s really improved in terms of his pitch selection and contact rate. Senior [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=762628']Luke Smith[/URL] is the only returning rotation starter from a year ago so there’s a good amount of innings up for grabs. Two guys who look like they’ll slot in nicely are former closer [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=445990']Michael Kirian[/URL] and physical righty Glenn Albanese. Kirian has about as sparkling of numbers as you can have and really responded well this fall to being stretched out as a starter. Albanese made a big jump in terms of stuff as he pounded the zone with three pitches and worked into the mid-90s. [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=457969']Jack Perkins[/URL] might have the best stuff on the staff and showed some improvement in terms of command while [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=444714']Carter Lohman[/URL] also made some strides and figures for innings. [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=520930']Michael Prosecky[/URL] made a bit of a velocity jump and should be in the starting mix while other arms poised for innings include Evan Webster along with junior college transfers [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=476482']Cameron Robinson[/URL] and [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=422525']Luke Seed[/URL]. [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=459018']Tate Kuehner[/URL] offers some intrigue, as do freshmen arms [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=480022']Benjamin Wiegman[/URL] and Riley Phillips, as both have shown low-90s fastballs and competitiveness. Luke Brown is another returnee that should balance out the offense, as the outfielder likely garners draft looks while [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=508006']Dalton Rushing[/URL] really hit his way into a significant role as he has a smooth swing and improved athleticism. [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=402087']Ben Metzinger[/URL] took advantage of at-bats last spring while the group of [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=402082']Tim Borden[/URL], [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=396221']Logan Beard[/URL], [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=521803']Jack Payton[/URL], and [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=521800']Christian Knapczyk[/URL] are all in the mix for time in the lineup. [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=514244']Tyeler Hawkins[/URL] offers game changing speed in the outfield and junior college transfer [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=515957']Cooper Bowman[/URL] is another good runner who can really defend. [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=419044']Jared Poland[/URL] is one of the better two-way players in the country as there’s a real chance he can serve a swingman role as a starting infielder and come in to close games in the ninth. [B]North Carolina[/B] The Tar Heels finish 2020 and head into next spring with two key strengths - the depth of their arms and their chance to be a very impressive defensive team. Experience immediately comes to mind when looking at the pitching staff as every pitcher who started a game returns. [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=346264']Joey Lancellotti[/URL] figures to be the ace of this staff following his performance in that role in 2020, equipped with a mid-90s fastball and a power slider. The group of [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=447369']Max Alba[/URL], [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=378822']Connor Ollio[/URL], [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=413546']Will Sandy[/URL], and [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=386928']Caden O'Brien[/URL] should all be in the mix for significant innings come next spring while the newcomers to the program have also been impressive. Max Carlson is an extremely polished true freshman who really had a dominant fall while the 6-foot-8 [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=638621']Tanner Quick[/URL] has a big arm and massive upside. Fellow freshman [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=511050']Nick James[/URL] has also made a velocity jump and figures to be a tough at-bat given a potential mid-90s fastball from a low slot lefty. The offense loses Aaron Sabato to the pros but it returns a massive amount of its production from last season. [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=420096']Danny Serretti[/URL] is one of their top draft prospects and he’s a consummate example of a traditional, consistent ACC shortstop both from an offensive and defensive perspective. [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=342088']Dylan Harris[/URL] slots in centerfield again as he’s as surehanded as they come defensively while [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=377440']Caleb Roberts[/URL] will see time both behind the dish and in the outfield. [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=404684']Eric Grintz[/URL] is a power bat from the right side while Lancellotti will also see time in the lineup. A couple of transfers had good falls in Davidson graduate [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=336890']Brett Centracchio[/URL] at first base and junior college transfer [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=453197']Justice Thompson[/URL] in the outfield. Thompson made massive strides this fall as he’s got exciting tools and the chance to go well in the draft with a big spring. Some of their young arms were mentioned above but there should be no shortage of chances for their freshman bats either as a number of them really stood out. [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=380063']Tomas Frick[/URL] showed he’s really got significant offensive potential and may hit his way into the lineup this year. [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=517087']Mac Horvath[/URL] was another heralded recruit who’s making an impact on the infield while [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=470337']Johnny Castagnozzi[/URL] and [URL='https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=650929']Jack Riedel[/URL] also had good falls. [/QUOTE]
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