Clarksburg Baseball/Softball Preview ‘08

Clarksburg Baseball/Softball Preview '08

BASEBALL Head Coach: Kevin Thompson2007 Record: 9-21 (3rd in district tournament) PROJECTED STARTERS1B – Derek Bird (JR)2B – Dylan Gooch (FR)3B – Luke Williams (SO)SS – Clint Beacham (SR)LF – Heath Bartholomew (JR)CF – Emmanuel McCleary (SO)RF – Tyler Epperson (JR)C – Tyler Pennington (JRP – Clint Beacham (SR)P – Tyler Epperson (JR)P – Derek Bird (JR) OUTLOOKClarksburg placed third in district play, and will field a mix of experience and underclassmen this season. SS/P Clint Beacham is the team leader. He’s a clutch player and is one of the team leaders in RBI. Junior Tyler Epperson has a strong arm in RF and on the mound. Derek Bird is the leading hitter. Sophomore Emmanuel McCleary will be a utility player with speed. Tyler Pennington is an experienced catcher who adds a lot to…