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How Are the Local Players Performing in Pro Ball?
by Chris Donnelly and Vin Messana Logan O’Hoppe (Los Angeles Angels, MLB) O’Hoppe has emerged as an everyday catcher for the Los Angels Angels after being traded for Brandon Marsh in 2022. After starting off hot in March/April, slashing .270/.301/.551, he wasn’t able to get back to form, ending the season slashing .213/.258/.371. O’Hoppe still has the tools to be an All-Star catcher, as he ranks in the 72nd percentile in hard-hit rate and the 83rd percentile in barrel rate. O’Hoppe is a strong bounce-back candidate. Ramon Laureano (San Diego Padres, MLB) Laureano was able to put together his strongest season since 2019 as he posted a .854 OPS in 132 games. Starting the season with the Orioles Laureano was one of the biggest bats on the market at the deadline as he ended the season on the P...
St. John the Baptist Enters 2021 With a Formidable Roster
by Chris Sacchi Casey McKay’s St. John the Baptist baseball team has been a consistent contender for the CHSAA title since he took over in 2016. With one title, another title appearance, and most recently a semi-finals loss to St. Anthony’s in 2019, McKay has coached a lot of great players. So how does he feel about this year’s squad, ahead of a unique 2021 season? “This is probably the most talented team we’ve had,” McKay said. “I would almost say since the team’s been nationally ranked in the early 2000’s. It’s more talented than the team we had when we won in 2018.” “They’re ready to play, they’re hungry to play. We have a lot of college baseball players on this team that are really, really excited for this year to see what they’re able to do and pu...
