Each year the South Region produces championship level teams in the NWAC tourney and Lane has been one of those year in and year out. With talent on the mound and all around the diamond, Lane is a team that has the ability to make a run each year in the postseason.
Head Coach Josh Blunt
Key Returning Position Players
Matt Dallas – UTL – A 2nd team all NWAC utility player in 2019, Dallas is a dynamic player whose ability will play at the next level as he has signed with the University of Oregon.
Jack Swisher – OF – A career .323 hitter at Lane, Swisher enters the season giving the Titans another D1 committed bat in the lineup. Along with getting on base he is a good runner that looks to make things happen. He is committed to play for the Nevada Wolf Pack next school year.
Jaxon Woodhouse – 1B – Woodhouse adds another experienced hitter to the Titan the lineup. He looks to improve on his 2019 season where he hit .321. He is committed to play for Montana State University Billings.
Key Returning Pitchers
Matt Dallas: Dallas pops up again on key returning players but this time for his role on the mound. His fastball sits 88-92 and he knows how to pitch. His versatility will be key for the team in 2021.
Blake Crippen – LHP – Crippen, previously the teams number 1 before breaking his hand, gives the Titans a strong piece to their pitching staff.
Harrison Grow – RHP – With a fastball that sits 88-92, Grow will have the opportunity to step in and impact games late as back end guy.
Promising Freshman
Ernie Lugo – LHP – At 6’3” Lugo has the potential to make an impact for the Titan pitching staff. He is a strike thrower who sits between 85-90.
Henry Proger – A two way player that should see time at 1st and on the mound where he touches 85-89 from the left side.
Bryan Rojas – SS/RHP – Rojas gives the Titans another two way player who can make an impact early on. He is a solid athlete with a good swing and can run. On the mound he sits 85-89.
2021 Expectations
“Normal expectations with this group and our pitching depth would be to make a run at an NWAC championship, but due to Covid and all the potential restrictions and possibly shut downs, my true expectations is that our true sophomores sign at a quality 4-year school and freshman get quality innings and experience to build into the following year.” Head Coach Josh Blunt