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Team Previews: Bedford

NHIAA BASEBALL TEAM PREVIEW
Bedford Bulldogs

2023 Record: 14-8
2023 Postseason: Lost to Londonderry, 2-1, in the Division I quarterfinals.
Head coach: Billy Chapman
Players with varsity experience: 10

Top Returners:
Offense
Carter Crowley (Holy Cross commit)/(MI/RP): .304 BA, 14 RBIs, 11 R, 4 SB

Pitching
Charlie Cariello 2024 (Bates)/(SP): (5-1), 43 IP, 41 K, 16 BB, .977 ERA
Patrick Foulis 2024 (Assumption)/(SP/MI): (3-2), 24 IP, 32 K, 17 BB, 4.5 ERA

Coaches comment: “The Bulldogs graduated arguably the best overall player in the state in Aiden O’Connell last season.  Seniors Patrick Foulis (Assumption) and Charlie Cariello (Bates) will lead the Bulldogs on the mound, with sophomore Jimmy Gilbert likely taking the ball once a week.  We bring back a core of relief pitchers and two catchers, sophomore Henry Dubois and senior Maggie Foxx (Brown softball) that gained valuable experience and anchor our defense.  

“At the plate, juniors Carter Crowley (Holy Cross) and Jack Hinton look to increase offensive output lost with the departure of O’Connell.  While captain Dom Tagliaferro brings a good mixture of power and speed.

“This year there are A LOT of big arms in the state that could really change the dynamic of Division I baseball in New Hampshire.  There will be no easy games regardless of record or who is on the mound.  Every game will require a great performance in order to win.”

Season Opener: April 8 vs. Keene

Team/School Website: @basebaballbedford

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