Thursday, January 3, 2013

2013 preview: Francis Marion

Eighth in a series
Answers provided by Francis Marion associate AD/sports information director Michael Hawkins


PSB: After what you saw in fall workouts, what are your team's prospects for the 2013 season?

MH: We feel our pitching will keep us in games and give us a chance.  Our top four pitchers are seasoned veterans and we will lean on them to carry us deep into the season and hopefully into the playoffs.

PSB: What are your biggest areas of concern entering the 2013 season?
 

MH: Infield defense

PSB: In what areas does your team appear to be improved from the 2012 season?

MH: Pitching depth

PSB:  Based on fall workouts, which returnees from 2012 (including redshirts) look best prepared to play a bigger role in 2013?

MH: Sr. RHP Gary Ashcraft, Sr. C-DH Will Chandler

PSB: Based on fall workouts, which newcomers are most likely to contend for major roles in 2013?

MH: Soph. RHP Chris Harrison, Jr. OF Isaac Davenport, Jr. INF Stephen Johnson.

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