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2015 Team Preview: West Toronto 18u

February 19, 2015

By Chris Kemlo
PBR Ontario Director of Scouting

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2015 Team Preview: West Toronto 18u

Team Name: West Toronto 18u
Coaches Name/Record: David Quattrociocchi
2014 Record: 38-15
League: Midget Elite League (MEL)
League Finish: Inaugural year of MEL

West Toronto Accomplishments:

  • 2013 Elimination Tournament Finalists
  • 2013-2014 York Big 8 Champions
  • 2013-2014 TBA Finalists
  • 2012 OBA Champions

Number of Returning Starters/Pitchers: 4/1

Strengths of Team:

  • Pitching will be the strong point this year
  • Depth across the board
  • Ability to play clean baseball
  • Team has good mix of speed and power

Top Prospects in Class of 2015:

  • Michael Cecchetto, C/1B. Big body catcher will look to add power to lineup.
  • Kevin Hillsdon, RHP/OF. Will work off of strong fastball to attack hitters.
  • Gabriel Nakonechny, INF. Speed will be big part of game offensively and defensively.
  • Dennis Dei Baning, OF. Another power bat, will look to be a run producer for WT.
  • Alex Tabascio, P. Able to locate and pound the zone.
  • Tommy Nguyen, C/1B. Strong arm behind the plate to control running game. Power at the plate.
  • Peter San Juan, LHP. Will be counted upon to eat innings up and win ball games.
  • Denzel Perez, OF. Small fast outfielder who speed will be a compliment.

Top Prospects in Class of 2016:

  • Taka Ryan, SS/2B. Athletic and quick. Will be solid in the middle of the diamond.
  • Lucas da Silva, P/INF. Will see plenty of work off the mound.
  • Nolan Henry, P/OF. Pitcher who works off his fastball.
  • Michael Hagan, 3B/1B. Big frame guy who will play corner infield and look to contribute with left-handed stick

General Notes:

After compiling a 38-15 record last year, Coach Quattrociocchi will look towards his team to have another strong season and compete for a league title in the Midget Elite League.

West Toronto seems to have some power to their lineup with big bodies and bats with the likes of Cecchetto, Haggan, Dei Baning, while guys like Ryan and Perez will run wild on the  bases and wait for the middle order guys to drive them in.

Pitching staff has some depth and a West Toronto should be able to play reasonably sound defence. Coach Q looks to have a great season with a lot of success involved.

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