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2023 Minnesota High School Preview: Blackduck Drakes


Parker Hageman
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

 

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As we prepare for the upcoming 2023 high school season, we will be taking a preseason glimpse at programs from around the state.

Team: Blackduck
Nickname: Drakes
Class: A
League: Northland
Head Coach: Dwight Kalvig
Years as Head Coach at School: 11 years (136-86)
2022 Overall Record: 6-12
2022 League Record: 4-8
2022 League Finish:
2022 Post-Season Finish: Lost in sections.

# of Returning Starters: 2
# of Pitchers With 15+ Innings Returning: 3

# of Starters Lost:
 2
# of Pitchers with 15+ Innings Lost: 2

PLAYERS TO WATCH: 
Brennan Kortuem, SS/RHP, 2025

ALUMNI CURRENTLY PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Sawyer Nendick - Bemidji State University

2023 OUTLOOK:
"We will be young with no seniors projected. Coming off a state tournament appearance with the Babe Ruth level should lend itself for more success as the season progresses. We will be able to compete with most teams but may lack the depth and experience to post more wins than losses."
Dwight Kalvig, Blackduck Head Coach