Team Previews: Gilford

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Updated: March 23, 2024

NHIAA BASEBALL TEAM PREVIEW
Gilford Golden Eagles

2023 Record: 7-9
2023 Postseason: Lost to Conant in first round of the Division III tournament
Head coach: Michael Giovanditto (third year)
Players with varsity experience: 11

Top Returners:
Offense
Senior Gavin Clark: (3B/P) (.475/10 RBI)
Senior Brenden Folan: (OF) (.265/8 RBI)
Senior Caleb Giovanditto: (C) (17 runs scored, 11 Sb)
Senior Will Wallace: (1B/P) (.265, 12 runs scored)
Senior Tanner Keenan: (SS/P) (8 runs scored)

Pitching
Senior Gavin Clark: (RHP) (4-2, 2.91 ERA, 59k)
Sophomore Drew Smith: (RHP) (2.47 ERA, 8k)
Sophomore Ryan Folan: (RHP)

Coaches comment: “Gilford baseball is looking to rebound from a down year with a senior-laden roster lead by Gavin Clark, Caleb Giovanditto, Will Wallace, Brendan Folan, and Tanner Keenan.

“The offense is popping with potential with speed and power up and down the lineup. It is going to take a total team effort for Gilford to take the next step, but the pieces are in place for a deep run.

“The pitching staff has a couple new faces in sophomores Drew Smith and Ryan Folan. They join seniors Gavin Clark and Tanner Keenan to form a nice mix of finesse and power.

“Team chemistry is the missing link Gilford is searching for and if they find it, it could mean they’d be in the mix atop Division III.”

Season Opener: April 10 at Campbell

Team/School Website: N/A

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