“It’s always good to have another pitcher to turn to.”īednar will likely fill into Gracen Hartman’s spot at second when Felsher hits the circle. We saw the need for her to get some more time in the circle this season, so she went to work,” Hartman said. She did a great job in that state game of keeping hitters off balance. “Maria’s been working alongside Madison and I expect her to get some more time pitching. Gracen Hartman has the ability to move into the shortstop position, which could happen often with Felsher expected to get some time in the circle.Īfter Palmer was unavailable for the Commodores’ state playoff game against Everett last season, Felsher filled in after not pitching for a number of years. She’s going to work her way into the outfield.”Īnother young player, Melayna Burton is getting work at first base behind Warnick. She picked up a glove and bat I think for the first time since fifth grade, and it was like she never missed four years. She’s come in as a pretty polished player. She’s strong, fast and has a really good arm. “Ciferno, she’s been playing travel ball for years. “Jensyn is going to hold it down out there, and defensively, Claire pretty much won the playoff game against OLSH for us,” Don Hartman said. Freshman Maddy Salisbury will also be in the mix for the outfield. There’s no replacing Tori, but Maria’s a player that can hold that position for us.”Ĭlaire Domonkos returns in left field, Jensyn Hartman will be in center and as of now, freshman Jayanna Ciferno seems to have the upper hand in right. She can play anywhere on the field and has really been that calming presence for us. I’ve been moving her all around since she was a freshman she’s that utility player that every team needs. “She’s going to do whatever it takes to get this team where it needs to be. “Maria is the ultimate stakeholder in this program,” the long-time coach said. Sophomore Grace Vaughn returns to third base with Maria Felsher taking over at shortstop. Of her 29 hits, she had 13 extra-base hits. 509 last season with five homers and 33 RBIs. ![]() She’s poised for another breakout season.” “She’s just so strong and hits the ball so hard. Her sophomore year, she led the team in strikeouts, but last season, she only had five,” Hartman said. “Delaney is so physically developed, she’s been hitting rockets. Delaney Warnick returns for her second season at first base, and Gracen Hartman will join her on the right side of the infield at second base. She was really solid back there for us,” Hartman said. “When Jensyn was hurt last season, it was great to be able to slide Emi into that spot. ![]() ![]() Emi Bednar is used to catching her sister Madison, and the relationship between them will work to Frazier’s advantage. Madison is throwing the ball well and I just think the leadership she’s going to bring there really brings out the confidence in everyone around her defensively.”ĭoing the catching will be Emi Bednar, who took hold of the job last season as a freshman. I think we’ll be just fine in the circle. She’s looked good and is throwing the ball well. “We’re excited to have her and I know she’s excited to be back after the injury last year. Fortunately for the Commodores, though, they shouldn’t miss a beat with the return of Madison Bednar, who missed last season due to injury. Starting pitcher Nicole Palmer, who was 19-1 last year and 34-4 the past two seasons with 290 strikeouts, chose not to return to the team. The lone starter the Commodores will be missing is Tori Washinski, who is now at Glenville State. It’s section championship then we want to compete for a spot at Cal U.” “Coming off last season with all but two starters coming back, of course, we have high expectations,” Frazier coach Don Hartman said.
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