Team Previews: Bedford

NHIAA TEAM PREVIEW
Bedford Bulldogs

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2025 Record: 12-9
2025 Postseason: Lost to Winnacunnet in Division I tournament’s preliminary round.
Head coach: Billy Chapman
Players with varsity experience: 9

— Jason Topf (2027) SS/P: .321 BA 12 RBIs only 2 Ks.
— Jimmy Gilbert (2026) P/OF:  .324 23 H 12 RBIs.

— Zack Papik RHP (2026) P/OF:  4-1, 44 1/3 IP, 1.25 ERA.
— Jimmy Gilbert RHP (2026) 2 wins

Coach’s comment: “The Bulldogs will enter the season with a mix of newcomers and some varsity experience.  We have talent to compete in every game, and with a division full of great teams, we will have to show up in all three facets of the game every day.  On the mound we get stronger with our core staff returning.  Seniors Zack Papik and James Gilbert bring heavy arms and will look to set the tone early in the season, while Juniors Jason Topf and Brendan Leung provide experience and depth to the possible starting rotation.  Carter Stuart, Ben Labonte, Sam Doemling, and Cam Dubois provide relieving depth.
At the plate, Topf and Gilbert paced the Bulldogs last year and I anticipate they will improve on last year’s performance.  After the top two hitters, there are several players capable of having big seasons.  Junior Nate Duquette should be a force in the middle of the lineup, and Will Smith and Evan Bruno bring varsity experience.

“There is so much parity in Division 1 NH baseball.  This should be another season of great battles, with so many teams capable of winning it all!”Team/School X or Instagram account: @baseballbedford

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