Outfielder Matt Hudgins (left) and Third baseman/second baseman Bronson Bowe
Photo by Jann Hendry
The Gaels annually play one of the tougher schedules in the country and that won't be any different this year. Bishop Gorman is scheduled to compete in the Coach Bob National Tournament in late March and will host its own Easter Tournament in April.
Local outlook: Nevada baseball, especially in Las Vegas, has become very competitive with four teams in the city winning at least 30 games last year. Defending state champion Coronado and Shadow Ridge figure to give Bishop Gorman a run for the state title.
Overall outlook: The Gaels are usually known for their offense, but this year's team could be known more for its pitching and defense. Day has two of the nation's top defensive players in the country at their position in Blasko and Grenier and he expects his pitching staff to be among the best in the country over the next two seasons.
Coach quote: "Our pitching has gone from our weakness to our strength. In a year or two, with these young guys having another year under the belts, we might have the best pitching staff in the country. They will be good this year, but I think we are a year away from being in that argument."
- Nick Day
