MIAA B Conference Preview
March 10, 2022
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March is officially underway, and baseball is hitting the ground running across the Old Line State. With some private schools already underway, we turn our attention to our annual conference and team previews. Today, we will highlight the twelve schools in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) "B" Conference and break down key players to watch throughout the high school season.
Annapolis Area Christian
Top Pitchers
William Henderson (Sr.) LHP
Ryan Jones (Soph.) RHP
Top Position Players
William Henderson (Sr.) OF
Ryan Jones (Soph.) SS
Boys' Latin Lakers
Top Pitchers
Matthew Richmond (Sr.) RHP
Mark Windle (Fresh.) RHP
Top Position Players
Jack Corrado (Sr.) INF
Owen Crowley (Sr.) INF
Braeden Hammett (Sr.) OF
Kaden Lymon (Sr.) OF
Mark Windle (Fresh.) INF
Team Breakdown
The Lakers key losses of Jack Fishel (Cal Tech), Harry Genth (Haverford), Charlie Godin and JT Windle will open up plenty of opportunities for the likes of outfielders Kaden Lymon and Braeden Hammett, as well as corner infield power hitters Jack Corrado and Owen Crowley to take leadership this season. Matthew Richmond looks to be the ace of the staff and watch for Freshman Mark Windle to give the Lakers some well needed innings both on the bump and at the plate.
Friends School Quakers
Top Pitchers
Jacob Grossman (Sr.) RHP (St. Joseph's)
Top Position Players
Wyatt Bordick (Sr.) SS (Frederick CC)
Lukas Monaldi-Fisher (Sr.) OF
Team Breakdown
The Quakers will be led by three seniors this year in shortstop Wyatt Bordick (Frederick CC), outfielder Lukas Monaldi-Fisher and right-handed pitcher Jacob Grossman (St. Joseph’s). Look for some younger players to gain experience this year on both sides of the ball, as a majority of the success will rely on the three senior leaders.
Gerstell Academy Falcons
Top Pitchers
John Delgado (Jr.) LHP
Dylan Nee (Soph.) RHP
Travis Smith (Soph.) RHP
Tyler Stuck (Sr.) LHP
Jeremiah Torrence (Sr.) RHP
Top Position Players
Landon Bell (Soph.) INF
Daniel Burns (Sr.) C (Mount St. Vincent)
John Delgado (Jr.) 1B
Dylan Nee (Soph.) OF
Travis Smith (Soph.) INF
Jeremiah Torrence (Sr.) OF
Team Breakdown
The Falcons come into the 2022 season with a solid mix of Senior leadership and younger players with experience. Coach Poklemba brings back a slew of players with plenty of experience on the Varsity level, led by Senior lefty Tyler Stuck and fellow Senior and College of Mount St. Vincent commit Daniel Burns. Look for a big season out of two-way Sophomore Travis Smith, who will be relied on heavily to get it done on both sides of the ball.
Glenelg country dragons
Top Pitchers
Dylan Melton (Jr.) LHP (UMBC)
Trey Miller (Soph.) LHP
Top Position Players
Brian Hammond (Sr.) INF (Lebanon Valley)
Dylan Levin (Jr.) INF
Dylan Melton (Jr.) OF (UMBC)
Trey Miller (Soph.) 1B
Connor Wilson (Jr.) C
Spencer Yu (Sr.) OF
Team Breakdown
The Dragons are strong up the middle this year with the likes of Junior catcher Connor Wilson, Senior shortstop Brian Hammond (Lebanon Valley), Junior second baseman Dylan Levin and Junior centerfielder Dylan Melton (UMBC). Three key arms return and look to provide coach Chris Garber consistent innings in Sophomore lefty Trey Miller, Junior lefty Dylan Melton (UMBC), and Senior righty Brian Hammond (Lebanon Valley).
indian creek eagles
Top Pitchers
Jacob Cresanto (Fresh.) RHP
Bradley DeMoss (Sr.) RHP (Saint Vincent)
Joseph Emery (Jr.) RHP
Logan Frazier (Jr.) RHP
Anders Liimatainen (Soph.) RHP
Top Position Players
Logan Frazier (Jr.) 1B
Riley Handwerger (Soph.) INF
Andrew Harris (Fresh.) INF
Christopher Kokoski (Sr.) OF
Anders Liimatainen (Soph.) 1B
Nick Pratt (Jr.) C
Jacob Williams (Fresh.) OF
Team Breakdown
The Eagles enter 2022 having one of the most balanced rosters in the MIAA “B” Conference. Led by Junior catcher Nick Pratt at the dish, Coach Selmer has a deep lineup full of upper and lower classmen. Look for first basemen Anders Liimatainen and Logan Frazier to bring thump throughout the lineup behind Pratt, with Riley Handwerger, Christopher Kokoski and Freshmen Jacob Williams and Andrew Harris to provide consistent at-bats all season long. On the bump, the Eagles won’t be able to “replace” Travis Garnett (Maryland), Alex Seidleck (Wilson) and Evan Selmer (UMBC), however will need some younger guys to step up and fill that void. Frazier looks to be one of the horses coach Selmer will call on in big games, while Liimatainen, Jacob Cresanto, Joseph Emery, and Bradley DeMoss should provide valuable innings on the bump this season.
mcdonogh EAGLES
Top Pitchers
Jack Jacobson (Sr.) RHP
Devin Pal (Jr.) RHP
Ryan Scarff (Jr.) LHP
Top Position Players
Ben Kinney (Jr.) INF
Peter Kokinis (Jr.) OF
Dylan Leidy (Jr.) C
James Pitts (Soph.) OF
Santino Sanchez (Soph.) OF
Team Breakdown
The Eagles enter the 2022 season moving from the “A” conference to the “B”, which should provide well needed experience for the players on the roster. After a tough season a year ago, coach Tuneski will rely heavily on his upperclassmen leadership on both sides of the ball to turn the tide.
our lady of mount carmel cougars
Top Pitchers
Michael Baez (Soph.) RHP
Kevin Chinnia III (Sr.) RHP
Top Position Players
Michael Baez (Soph.) OF
Isaiah Beseris (Sr.) OF (UMES)
Kevin Chinnia III (Sr.) OF
Team Breakdown
The Cougars success in 2022 will rely heavily on their Seniors led by UMES commit Isaiah Beseris and righty Kevin Chinnia III. The opportunity for younger players to develop and gain experience early on will be key for the Cougars success throughout the season.
St. vincent pallotti panthers
Top Pitchers
Timmy Cronin (Sr.) RHP
Henry Heard (Soph.) RHP
Tommy Sigg (Jr.) RHP
Tre Waddell (Soph.) RHP
Top Position Players
Timmy Cronin (Sr.) SS
Henry Heard (Soph.) MIF
Elijah Monsanto (Jr.) MIF
Tre Waddell (Soph.) INF
Team Breakdown
The Panthers have some depth on both sides of the ball, with leadership and experience throughout. Senior shortstop and right-handed pitcher Timmy Cronin will lead the charge, followed by a slew of Sophomores and Juniors ready to compete for playing time.
Severn school admirals
Top Pitchers
Caden Blanck (Fresh.) LHP
Ben Campion (Soph.) LHP
Tommy Castleberry (Sr.) LHP
Tristan Collins (Sr.) RHP
Campbell Grimes (Sr.) LHP
Top Position Players
Ben Campion (Soph.) OF
Jack Castleberry (Sr.) C
Matthew Fisher (Fresh.) 1B/OF
Campbell Grimes (Sr.) OF
Sean Ward (Soph.) INF
Team Breakdown
The Admirals come into 2022 with plenty of depth on both sides of the ball with competition throughout. Coach Laffey will look to his pitching depth to make a statement throughout the year, led by three Senior arms in Tommy Castleberry, Tristan Collins, and Campbell Grimes. Offensively, Castleberry and Grimes will lead the way, with a slew of underclassmen competing for playing time and gaining experience throughout the year.
Saint john's catholic prep vikings
Top Pitchers
Cannon Coleman (Sr.) RHP
E.J. Lowry (Jr.) RHP
William Pershin (Sr.) RHP (Marietta)
Top Position Players
David Chandler (Jr.) OF
Ben Flood (Soph.) C
E.J. Lowry (Jr.) INF
Griffin Puvel (Jr.) OF
Josh Skowronski (Jr.) 1B (Kentucky)
Team Breakdown
Recent University of Kentucky commit Josh Skowronski will lead the charge for the Vikings in 2022, followed by some really talented players on both sides of the ball. A three headed monster in Seniors Cannon Coleman, William Pershin and Junior two-way E.J. Lowry will get the bulk of the innings on the bump this season and look to repeat their success from just a year ago. Skowronski will bring the thump in the Vikings lineup with plenty of talent around him in fellow juniors David Chandler, Lowry, Griffin Puvel and Sophomore Ben Flood. Success for the Vikings this season will rely heavily on their Upperclassmen, and with another year of experience for the Juniors and Seniors, we believe Saint John's Catholic Prep will be an exciting team to watch in 2022.
St. Paul's crusaders
Top Pitchers
Alex Cromwell (Jr.) RHP
Grant English (Sr.) RHP
Aiden Gould (Jr.) RHP
Hayden Hair (Jr.) RHP
Cameron Nelson (Jr.) LHP (Wake Forest)
Top Position Players
Alex Cromwell (Jr.) INF
Zachary Felton (Sr.) INF
Hayden Hair (Jr.) INF
Charles Konkolics (Sr.) INF
Cameron Nelson (Jr.) OF (Wake Forest)
John Padousis (Sr.) C (Stevenson)
Team Breakdown
The Crusaders enter the 2022 season with a ton of experience and talent throughout the roster. Wake Forest commit Cameron Nelson looks to be one of the leaders on both sides of the ball this year, as he will get a bulk of the innings on the bump, and be one of the table setters for the Crusaders at the plate. Intriguing Juniors in Alex Cromwell, Aiden Gould, and Hayden Hair add depth throughout the pitching rotation and another year of experience should bode well for the success of St. Paul's. Stevenson University commit John Padousis will bring consistent quality at-bats and be a solid backstop behind the dish, with the likes of Cromwell, Zachary Felton, Hair and Charles Konkolics adding depth throughout the lineup.