Chattooga Indian Baseball Head Coach Josh Mitchell previews the 2016 season which swings into action today against Cedartown.
We have extremely high expectations. Last season we showed that we can play with anyone in the region. Lost 2 close games to Darlington and won 1/lost 1 against Gordon Lee. Also won one and lost won against Model. Those were the top 3 teams. Darlington lost in the state championship and Gordon Lee in the final 4. There’s no reason we shouldn’t be competing at a high level and winning big games. The biggest thing for us is to learn how to win and expect nothing less, anytime we walk out on the field. Darlington and Gordon Lee are at the top of the region right now and we know we can play at that level. We scheduled several top 15 teams in 3 and 4A to experience tough teams and be prepared for the region and beyond. Calhoun, Cedartown, and Locust Grove will all be big games for us. Our senior class has to continue producing at the plate and in the field. Jake Jarrett is solid behind the plate. Amos Willingham will be huge for us on the mound and in the infield. Logan Groce and Caleb Pledger will hold down the outfield along with junior Lakelin Pilcher. These guys should also lead us offensively as well. Jay Broome has the ability to be big for us as well, playing short stop and on the mound. Tyler Griffin swung the bat well all summer and has continued that so far at the top of the order. When you combine our experience and ability in our upper classmen, along with a lot of young talent, we have a strong mix. Pitching will be big for us. With Amos and Lakelin looking strong right now as our 1 and 2 starters, guys like Broome, Brennon Whitlock, Clayton Johnson, and Blake Bruce provide some solid depth. If we max out our full potential this season, we could have a special season, that just leads to more success in the future.
Roster for the Indians
2 | TYLER GRIFFIN | 2B, SS, 3B | Jr. | 5-9 | 175 |
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4 | JAKE JARRETT | C | Sr. | 5-9 | 190 |
5 | Devin Price | OF, P, SS | Fr. | 6-1 | 160 |
6 | Dexter Brown | C, OF, INF | Fr. | 5-8 | 155 |
7 | Brennon Whitlock | SS, P, 2B | Fr. | 5-8 | 155 |
8 | LAKELIN PILCHER | P, RF | Jr. | 6-0 | 180 |
9 | CALEB PLEDGER | LF, CF, P | Sr. | 6-0 | 190 |
10 | Cole Allen | 2B, INF, P | So. | 6-2 | 160 |
11 | LOGAN GROCE | CF, LF | Sr. | 5-9 | 165 |
12 | JAY BROOME | SS, P, OF | Jr. | 6-0 | 180 |
14 | AMOS WILLINGHAM | 3B, P, 1B | Sr. | 6-4 | 200 |
15 | Blake Bruce | P, OF | So. | 6-0 | 150 |
17 | Caleb Veitch | 1B | Fr. | 6-0 | 185 |
18 | CAMERON EVANS | 1B, P, OF | Jr. | 6-4 | 215 |
19 | Clayton Johnson | 3B, P | Fr. | 6-1 | 160 |
Schedule
2/22
5:30p |
Location: Chattooga High School
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2/23
5:30p |
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2/26
4:00p |
Location: Cedartown High School
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2/27
4:30p |
Game Details: Lakepoint 2016 High School Spring Swing
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3/1
5:30p |
Location: Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
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3/3
5:55p |
Location: Chattooga High School
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3/7
6:15p |
Location: Rockmart High School
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3/8
5:30p |
Location: Chattooga High School
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3/11
4:30p |
Location: Chattooga High School
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3/12
2:00p |
Location: LaFayette High School
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3/15
5:30p |
Location: Gordon Lee High School
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3/18
5:30p |
Location: Chattooga High School
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3/22
5:30p |
Location: Chattooga High School
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3/25
5:30p |
Location: Model High School
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3/29
5:00p |
Location: Armuchee High School
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3/30
TBA |
Location: Calhoun High School
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4/1
5:55p |
Location: Coahulla Creek High School
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4/5
5:30p |
Location: Darlington High School
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4/8
5:30p |
Location: Chattooga High School
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4/12
5:00p |
Location: Coosa High School
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4/15
5:30p |
Location: Dade County High School
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4/19
5:30p |
Location: Chattooga High School
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4/21
5:30p |
Location: Chattooga High School
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