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Team Previews: Merrimack Valley

2021 NHIAA BASEBALL TEAM PREVIEW
Merrimack Valley Pride

Head coach: Sean Wheeler (19th season)
2019 Record: 9-7
2019 Postseason: Lost to Kennett (3-2) in Division II preliminary round.
Assistant Coaches: Justin Wheeler (19th season), Jacob Kleckner (third season)
Players with varsity experience: two

Top Returners:

  • Sr. Griffin Wheeler SS/P (2019 NH All-State selection – 2nd team).
  • Jr. Ben Rose SS/P

Newcomers:

  • Sr. Bryant Heath 2B/P
  • Jr. Aidan Lacasse 3B/P
  • Jr. Owen Bernier OF/P
  • Jr. Dom McGee C
  • Soph. Gavin Wheeler OF/P
  • Fr. Cam Chevarie 2B/OF
  • Fr. Luke Dougherty 1B/P

Team Outlook/Coaches comment: “With only two regulars back from 2019 (Griffin Wheeler and Rose) lots of questions remain. Pitching depth should be a strength with as many as 10 players likely to see time on the hill. Also, the Pride has plenty of talent in the infield; the outfield is filled with questions. With the shortened pre-season the Pride will use a variety of lineups to find the mix heading into the play-offs.”

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