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...question is, can a young Crimson team, playing without superscooper Rick Pearce and scrappy Bobby Kelley anchoring the infield and fast, rangy Charlie Santos-Buch ruling the outfield for the first time in an Olympiad, get mature enough fast enough to repeat as champs? The answer follows...
...Infield: It is fair to say that the Crimson would not have won last year without shortstop Brad Bauer. The freshman sensation hit a clutch .288 (including a team-leading four homers) and played his position better than any had in five years...
...Harvard's infield will be freshman second baseman Gaylord Lyman. Winning in college baseball depends on making the makeable play (something Kelley excelled at), and for Harvard to contend the rally-snuffing twin-killings must be there. Lyman's hitting ability and even his range are secondary, but his consistency will be a litmus-test of this squad. If he plays a steady, smart second base, the Crimson's double play combination--and thus their defense--will be second...
...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...
Finally, this could be the best team in the East, a team that goes farther than last year's loss to St. John's in the NCAA's. With a dynamic infield and deep pitching, the Crimson seem capable of playing with any squad around. The words to remember, however, are maturity and consistency...