Word: catchers
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...some game days the trees behind the outfield fence will outnumber spectators five-to-one. Lentz will get a closer look at those trees than he would have imagined coming in as a rookie. Last year, a freshman named Schuyler Mann emerged in Lentz’s stead at catcher, producing hit after hit and calling enough superb ball games that benching him would border on the criminal. He and Lentz will now platoon, with Lentz playing some games at first base and, when Trey Hendricks isn’t pitching, presumably the outfield...
...Trey’s definitely going to accept the responsibility of being a guy who’s expected to go up there and hit the ball out of the ballpark from both sides of the plate and be a top RBI guy,” senior catcher Brian Lentz says. “It’s something he accepts, and it’s something people are going...
Despite a rocky start, Ronz’s catcher, senior Brain Lentz remains confident in the southpaw’s abilities...
With Lentz out of the picture, Mann emerged from a potential platoon situation to hit .281 with 25 RBIs. More than that, he was a surprisingly poised, polished presence at catcher. This year, he’s picked up right where he left off. Through 19 games this year, most in a challenging non-conference schedule, Mann’s batting .347—third on the team—at catcher...
...think Barry’s mental and physical toughness are going to be important to us,” says senior catcher Brian Lentz. “It’s definitely an asset, having him to go to time and time again. He’s going to be a real positive...