2018 Needles Baseball Capsule

NEEDLES

Head coach: Ken Parker, 11th season

2017 record: 19-11 (10-4 2A Southern/third)

Returning lettermen (starters): Ten (eight)

Top players: OF Jayden Yeager (Sr.), IF Ezra Ponce (Sr.), OF Dillon Darrow (Sr.), OF Ryan Dunn (Sr.), IF Dillon Horn (Jr.), OF Damon Lewis (Jr.), IF Nathan Parker (So.), OF Tyler White (So.)

Outlook: The Mustangs advanced to the Class 2A state championship game last year and bring back eight starters.

Yeager was a first-team 2A All-State honoree last year.

“We have a solid core returning and younger talent joining the program,” Ken Parker said. “This is looking to be the largest Freshman class in recent years, and we hope for some breakthrough players.

“The returning starting core is looking to repeat a trip back to the championship finals, led by seniors Jayden Yeager, Dillon Darrow, Ezra Ponce, Ryan Dunn. The strong supporting cast of Dillon Horn, Damon Lewis, Tyler White and Nate Parker hopes to make an even bigger impact to help lead the way.”