2018 Liberty Baseball Capsule

LIBERTY

Head coach: Todd Faranda, second season

2017 record: 17-16 (11-9 4A Sunrise/fifth)

Returning lettermen (starters): Eleven (four)

Top players: 1B/3B Andrew Gallegos (Sr.), OF Joseph Rush (Sr.), UTL/P Tyler Williamson (Sr.)

Outlook: The number of returning lettermen for the Patriots is a little deceiving, given that the team lost 12 seniors to graduation. Only four starters return.

“Graduating 12 from last season, the Patriots’ entire infield has new faces, as well as on the mound,” Faranda said. “Liberty will be a sophomore/junior-heavy program this year with a group of young talent.

“The Patriots hope to grow as the season goes on and make a run like they did last year deep into the playoffs.”