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2015 HS Baseball Preview: Albany Academy

April 3, 2015

Dan Cevette
Director, New York

Bobby Krogh
Greater Albany Area Scout

Albany Academy Team Preview

High School:  Albany Academy (Cadets)
Class:  B - Section 2 - Colonial Counsel
Head Coach:  Dave Rider
Asst. Coach:  Adam Penrose/Jeff Brown
Last Years Record:  15-7

* Section 2 Semi Finalist - (Lost to Schalmont 4-0)

Key Losses From 2014:
Eric Woods OF
Kyle Lancto INF
Dan Burgess LHP
Jake Mayette  INF

Key Returners:
Nolan Duda - Clarkson Commit
Rory Flaherty
Connor Morgan
Andrew Edlund - Union Commit
Brooks Knapek
Trevor Francesconi - NYU
Sean Dempsey - Catholic University

Players to watch:
+ Connor Morgan LHP,  3-1 record with 0.80 ERA, (30) Strikeouts,  (26.1) innings pitched - Last Season
+ Brooks Knapek LHP,  4-1 record with 1.14 ERA, (46) Strikeouts, (36) innings pitched - Only Pitcher to record a win against Schalmont ( Eventual 2014 Class B State Champion)
+ Sean Dempsey C, One of the best catchers in the Section.  Hit ,323 with (16) runs, (5) Doubles, and (10) rbi's Last Season.
+ Nolan Duda OF, Should hit for a high average, projected in the leadoff spot.  Was limited last year due to an arm injury.  Went 5-12 on the Spring trip.
+ Trevor Francesconi SS, Hit .306 with (15) runs, (6) doubles last year.

Games to Watch:
4/10 @ Schalmont
4/13 vs. Voorheesville
4/24 @ Ichabod Crane

PBR's Take:

The 2015 Cadets have the staff and depth to be one of the top teams in their class.  Connor Morgan and Brooks Knapek (despite being a Sophomore) were dominate last year.  The only question is simple, Can they get by the reigning 2014 Class B State Champion Schalmont?

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