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With the 2019 spring season right around the corner, PBR Michigan is eagerly anticipating bringing the great state of Michigan the best high school coverage throughout the entire state. Starting in Mid-February, we began releasing team previews for teams across the state, leading into the Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings.

To view the full list of 2019 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here.

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2019 SPRING TEAM PREVIEW: Livonia Franklin Patriots

Team Name: Livonia Franklin Patriots
Head Coach: Matt Fournier
Division: I
2018 Record: 16-17-1
Conference Record: KLAA, 4th Place
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/3

2019 Team Strengths:

• Leadership
• Hitting
• Defense

Coach Outlook: "We return some very good hitters in our lineup from last year. Our team speed, defense, and pitching should also improve."

Top Returning Players:

• 2019 Cal Fournier (OF/C) - Madonna University Commit
• 2019 Jack Cronyn (IF/RHP) - Uncommitted
• 2020 Alexander Forry (RHP/OF) - Eastern Michigan Commit
• 2020 Derek Sayer (1B/LHP) - Uncommitted

Top Newcomers:

• 2021 Andrew Kent (IF/RHP) - Uncommitted
• 2021 Josh Michaels (RHP) - Uncommitted