Quaker Valley baseball aims to improve with experienced lineup

The Quaker Valley baseball team is aiming to improve this season after a challenging 2024. The team finished with a 2-10 record in Section 1-3A and 4-13 overall last year. Coach Rich Garbee believes that with a strong group of seven returning starters, the team is well-positioned for success. The Quakers' entire starting infield will be back this spring. Key players include seniors Nolan Wagoner at first base, Jack Cindrich at second base, Oscar Roig at shortstop, and junior Todd Kagle at third base. Kagle is noted as a potential Division I prospect. Senior Ryan Finamore, who leads the team in hitting, will be in center field, along with sophomore Kolton Johnson. Garbee highlighted the importance of leadership from Cindrich, Finamore, Roig, and Wagoner, who have been instrumental over the past two years. The pitching staff will rely heavily on these four, with additional support from Kagle, Roig, and Johnson. The team also welcomes a large freshman class, with ten new players who could make significant contributions. Garbee noted that the freshmen have shown great dedication during the offseason, which bodes well for teamwork. Last year, after a promising start, the Quakers lost several games and finished behind strong teams like Riverside and Mohawk. As they enter Section 1-3A again this year, they will face tough competition but aim to improve with returning players and new talent. In related news, former Quaker Valley player Gavin Fallgren is now a freshman catcher on the John Carroll baseball team.