Team: Linfield Wildcats
Conference: NWC
College Level: NCAA D3
2021 Overall Record: 10-28
Location: McMinnville, OR
Head Coach: Dan Spencer
Assistant Coaches: Jordan Harlow, Brian Valentine, Joe Paterson, Larry Carlson
Key Returning Position Players
We return Jackson Horner, Michael Lavigne, Tanner Jacques, Wyatt Smith, Garret Moen, Bubba Joner as guys that started a lot of games. Bodie Smith and Danny Khan also started games. We expect big years from all of them.
Key Returning Pitchers
We return Andrew Delbiaggio, Gage Mack, Grant Knox, Colt Meyer, Skyler Manelski, Jared Allan, Gavin Ludlow and Sam Adams from last years pitching staff. We expect all of them to be better this year.
Impact Freshman/Transfers
Newcomers: Branden Pasion is a junior college transfer from Modesto College, Nick Alder is a Fr, Charlie Gargus is a Fr, Spencer Burgess is a Fr.
What things did you see from the team in the fall?
I see us being much improved offensively and on the mound.
What was the focus during the fall for the team?
We know we needed to improve offensively and on the mound and that was where the emphasis was at.
What are the expectations and goals for the team entering the season?
The expectations are high and the goal is to win the games we are supposed to win.