Manager Mike Palestrini, who has coached 10 of the 12 boys, has total confidence in this group’s ability to make noise through the brackets with solid pitching, hitting and defense.
“I get a feeling that it’s going to be one of those teams that, on any given night, a different player could step up,” he said.
The roster boasts two Plant City Times & Observer Athlete of the Week selections, in pitcher Blaine Rowland and second baseman Colby Brewington.
Center fielder Chase Mobley was highlighted in a June 2015 feature. They’re joined by strong arms and bats in Adan Longoria and Anthony Palestrini, and Deven Gonzalez’s defense will help shore up the middle infield with Brewington.
“The boys have a lot of fun with each other,” Palestrini said. The practices have been a lot of fun. They’ve worked really hard. It seems like, every night they’re out there, they enjoy themselves and make it something that, as a coach, you look forward to.”
Not pictured: Chase Mobley – CF