Team Preview - Pelion Panthers

Pelion
Panthers
Pelion, SC

Head Coach: Barry Fogle
2018 Record: 15-9

Region 5-AAA
2018 Region Finish: 5th
2018 Playoff Appearance: None

Returning Starters: 7
Returning Pitcher: 6

Top Returning Players:
Dylan Williamson (RHP/SS, 2019) - 6' 175 lbs. - Citadel Recruit
Drew Boozer (C/RHP, 2019) -  5'11, 170 lbs. - Francis Marion Recruit
Austin Shumpert (SS/2B, 2019) - 5' 7" 140 lbs. -  Spartanburg Methodist College Recruit

Top 2020 Prospects:
Alex Pegues (RHP/2B, 2020) - 5'9", 175 lbs - Uncommitted

Top 2021 Prospects:
Gage Goodwin (OF/P, 2021) - 6' 175 lbs. - Uncommitted

The Panthers return 6 starters and 9 lettermen. The expectations will be high as they return all of their pitchers from last seasons 15 win campaign. The highlight of a challenging schedule that includes, Waccamaw, Conway, Aynor, Gilbert, and Strom Thurmond will be a trip to Florida over spring break. Citadel recruit Dylan Williamson (RHP/SS, 2019) will anchor the pitching rotation and give the Panthers a chance to win whenever he is on the mound. SR’s Drew Boozer (C/RHP, Francis Marion recruit) and Austin Shumpert (SS/2B, Spartanburg Methodist College recruit) will help stabilize the offense and help this team reach their lofty 2019 expectations.

PBR prediction - Region 5-AAA 4th place, Eliminated District Round, 2019 Record - 16-8