Diamond Notes

With about a week to go until opening day, the Stags are getting ready for some baseball action. After holding workouts in the early fall, Fairfield hit the gym for the winter. Hitters did indoor batting practice and pitchers and catchers practiced their routines.

Pitchers have thrown live the last three weeks. Thanks to the mild weather, the squad has already been outside about 10 tens. Players have done defensive and conditioning work on the turf.

Coach Slosar and I sat down recently to talk baseball and discuss his expectations for the upcoming season. Here are some of his key points:


Depth
-this year’s squad is balanced throughout
-predominately a junior/freshman team
-multiple starters and relievers expected to deliver quality outings
-guys who can run and guys who can hit for power

Offense
-new additions will add some pop to lineup

Defense
-Stags are known for solid defense, but with young squad, waiting to see how pans out
-pitchers expected to take pressure off defense, strike guys out, keep team in games

Goals for Early March Games
-get a look at a lot of new talent
-build off good competition at various positions
-play well

The Stags’ first game is March 3 at Delaware State. Once MAAC play starts in the spring, the Stags regularly play three games on weekends. Coach Slosar said he is confident in the team and is not worried about the schedule.

“With our preparation and conditioning, we expect to be prepared for it,” he said.

-Frank Romano