2018 Foothill Baseball Capsule

FOOTHILL

Head coach: Matt Iglitz, 12th season

2017 record: 16-16 (10-10 4A Sunrise/sixth)

Returning lettermen (starters): Nine (six)

Top players: OF/P Andrew Hauck (Sr.), IF Chayse Parenteau (Sr.), IF/P Kelton Lachelt (Jr.), OF Tommy Dirk (Jr.)

Outlook: The Falcons return nine lettermen from a team that finished sixth in the Class 4A Sunrise League.

“For the first time in recent years, we have an experienced, older starting core,” Iglitz said. “We anticipate starting juniors and seniors at every position except behind the plate.”

Hauck and Lachelt both have pitched since their freshman year and are expected to occupy the top spots in the rotation.

We’re hoping that experience across the board will lead us towards a good season,” said Iglitz, who added that Parenteau, Dirk and seniors Gage Streit and Tyler Kara should be among the leaders on offense.

“Like any club, if we can find some early season success and confidence, we should expect to compete in our division for a possible playoff berth,” Iglitz said.