2015 Team Preview: Delano Tigers

March 26, 2015

By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

As we prepare for the upcoming 2015 high school season, we will be taking a preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.

Team: Delano
Nickname: Tigers
Class: AA
League: Wright County East
Head Coach: Dan Paulson
Years as Head Coach at School: 16
2014 Overall Record: 16-11
2014 League Record: 5-5
2014 League Finish: NA
2014 Post-Season Finish: Class AA State Tournament Participant

Returning Starters: 6
Pitchers with 15+ Innings Returning: 2

Starters Lost: 6
Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 3

TOP RETURNERS
2015, Nate Meyers, C - Commit Minnesota State
2015, Brady Miller, CF
2015, Brett Norling, RF
2015, Jeff Linna, LHP/1B

UNDERCLASS PLAYERS TO WATCH
2016, Nate Norman, SS
2016, Joel Koenecke, RHP/OF
2017, Jordan Schramel, RHP/OF
2017, Ben Meyers, 2B/C

X-FACTOR
Coming off a state tournament appearance in 2014; the Tigers look to re-load and chase another trip to the state tournament.

2015 OUTLOOK
Delano has leadership abound entering the 2015 season. The Tigers are hungry for another state tournament appearance this season. They will have some new faces in different positions this year. Head Coach Dan Paulson feels the team has a positive attitude, supportive teammates, a respectful climate, and will have consistent pitching and defense. Keys to the season will be timely hitting and the ability to compete on every pitch. Combined with a strong team work ethic; the Tigers look for a successful season- on and off the the field.

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2015 Team Preview: Delano Tigers

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