As we prepare for our 2014 high school preseason coverage, we are going to take a quick glance at teams from across the state.

Team: Keystone HS
Class: DII
League: Patriot Athletic Stars
Head Coach: Bert Fitzgerald
2013 Overall Record: 23-8
2013 Conference Record: 13-3
Returning Starters: 8
Returning Pitchers: 5

TOP PLAYERS

Tyler Gullett, 3B, 2014 ... Committed to Toledo
Kendle Stiner, SS/RHP, 2014 
Marcus Gunter, OF/RHP, 2014
Collin Fitzgerald, UTL/RHP, 2014
Pierce Young, C, 2014
Aaron Brodnik, 2B/RHP, 2015 
Denny Szalai, OF, 2015
Cody Wilson, IF, 2015 

YOUNG UP AND COMERS

Shane Blankenship, C, 2016
Chris Sittinger, OF, 2016
Drew Compton, C, 2017

OUTLOOK:  

Keystone is primed for another big season with the return of a strong senior class. Senior 3B Tyler Gullett (Toledo recruit) returns to help anchor the infield and provide a middle of the order bat after hitting .483 with 14 homeruns in 2013. Meanwhile, two of the states top unsigned seniors, Kendle Stiner and Marcus Gunter, return as well. Stiner is coming off a 7-0 junior campaign while Gunter, who excels on the mound and at the plate, struck out 70 batters in 38 innings of work. In addition, seniors Collin Fitzgerald and Pierce figure to add some offense after hitting .353 and .408 respectively. Keep an eye out for freshman catcher Drew Compton who is already impressing and making a case for varsity time.

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