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Replacing Pearce at third is junior Danny Skaff. In part-time action last season, Skaff hit a .368 clip, and his bat was equally hot down south last week. It is unfair to compare him to Pearce as a fielder, but although his range may be a problem, he is surehanded, throws well and plays heads-up ball. Again, consistency from him is important...
...Donny Allard. Marshall and Allard suffered from horrendous starts at the plate last season and couldn't recover, both finishing below 150. But Marshall is a proven hitter, and a return to form by him will help replace Bingham's potent (.298 and a team-leading 27 rbi's) bat. Allard, who played a fine left-field last year, should develop into a classy first baseman...
...then there is Chico. Paul Chicarello, a hustler who actually still chatters in the infield, can play anywhere on a bit of talent and a lot of heart. Chico's bat is an asset no matter where he plays, so look for him to do some dh-ing if the infield clicks and stays healthy. He'll get his at bats. Also taking a turn at the plate will be freshman Ted Polich...
...squad's only natural lead-off hitter, left fielder Paul Scheper, is another of the role players who helped Harvard to the title last season. His .333 average in 33 at bats includes some clutch hits, and although he has little power, he does a lot of little things well with the bat. Scheper's speed (seven stolen bases) will help in left...
...Catching: It seems as if he's been around forever, but senior captain Joe Wark has actually only been behind the plate for three years. Bringing new meaning to the word intense, Wark is a fierce competitor whose defensive skills more than carry his airy bat. Wark's hits, though more recent than a few years ago, still don't come in bunches, but the way he wears his shinguards, he would start if he never even fouled one off. Martelli and Kevin Lennon will spell the captain, but you can bet Wark will catch the big ones. There...