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...managed a modest .206 batting average as a sophomore. But, as the lefty has focused on “ironing out” his swing, teammates have begun to notice a difference.“[Prince’s] swing has been looking really good,” Crimson captain Harry Douglas says. “Even when he’s taking swings off a tee, you can see how quick his bat is. He’ll be a nice addition to the lineup.”“He’s been hitting well...
...brought no relief, as Harvard posted a dismal 10-30 record after starting the season 1-22. This spring, the Crimson is ready to redeem itself. “Last year we were pretty complacent, and this year we’ve been working really hard,” captain Harry Douglas says. “We basically learned our lessons from last year, and now we try to move on.” Last season, Harvard suffered from a heavy barrage of injuries early in the season, and playing one of the most difficult non-conference schedules...
...plays second base, shortstop, third, pitches, plays outfield,” captain Harry Douglas lists. “Coach had him throw a bullpen [session] the other day because he has a really strong...
...Crimson’s most critical plays. Among the underclassmen, those who have most consistently delivered the goods are Leanna Coskren, Liza Ryabkina, Katharine Chute, and Kate Buesser.“Those four sophomores have definitely stepped it up for us this year,” tri-captain Sarah Vaillancourt said. “At the beginning of the season [the captains] mentioned to them that they weren’t freshman anymore and that we were expecting a lot more from them, and we didn’t have to repeat that. They really took it seriously and they...
...coaching staff, the rookies were deeply impressed with the team’s affability on their recruiting trips.“[The upperclassmen] made an effort to do a lot of things together as a team and get to know them very well,” co-captain Devon McLaughlin says.This feeling carried over to the fall, as the experienced upperclassmen have become mentors to the freshmen. “The upperclassmen have been great big sisters to this bunch,” Harvard coach Erik Farrar says.The six freshmen have constantly been able to seek advice from their eight...