Preseason Preview: King City Mustangs

TEAM:

King City Mustangs

HEAD COACH (years at school):

Lorenzo Espino (25)

OFFICIAL TWITTER:

@lespinojr

CIF SECTION & DIVISION:

Central Coast Section / Division 3

CONFERENCE/LEAGUE NAME:

Pacific Coast Athletic League

LAST YEAR’S RECORD:

6-0

# OF RETURNING STARTERS:

8

# OF RETURNING PITCHERS:

3

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS:

2021 UTL Jonah Mendez 

2021 RHP Tre Salcido 

2021 C Mitch Slama

2022 3B Eli Clavijo

SEASON OUTLOOK: 

Coach Espino has been at King City for 25 years and sees the program’s best days ahead expecting to be a regular atop the Pacific Coast Athletic League (PCAL) in 2021. King City has had success in this league for years and is looking to keep that up in 2021 as they return 8 starters and 3 pitchers. With returners in the Infield, the Mustangs expect to play good defense, and with their offensive depth will look to support a young pitching staff. That young staff will be supported by a returning Catcher who Coach Espino believes will be helpful in having the pitchers improve through the season. Look for King City to make an impact in the PCAL and a possible Division 3 run through the Central Coast Section.