2017 Calvary Chapel Baseball Capsule

Head coach: Steven Abbott, third season

2016 record: 3-16 (3-11 Division III Southern, sixth)

Returning lettermen (starters): Twelve (eight)

Top players: SS/P Alec Neider (Sr.), C/P Christian O’Kelley (Sr.), 1B/P Isaiah Jimmerson (Sr.), OF/P Spencer Church (Sr.)

Outlook: Neider (.545 average) and O’Kelley (.535 average) lead a list of 12 returnees for the Lions, who have the potential for a breakout year.

Church (.350) and Jimmerson (.300) also could provide offensive spark.

“I am looking forward to this season,” Abbott said. “I have been coaching this group of seniors for four years. They are ready to step up and compete at a high level.

“I am very optimistic about the upcoming season.”