Santa Rosa
Cardinals
Cardinal Newman
Coach: Derek DeBenedetti
17-3

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Cardinal Newman returns as the 2019 and 2021 North Bay-Oak League Champions and boast MLB alums Scott Alexander (Dodgers LHP) and former MLB All-Star closer John Wetteland.

Players to Watch

Justice Brinson, C Jr. |5’7” | 165lbs Previous Season Stats: 6 games played College Commit: Uncommitted Coaches Quote: Justice is a tremendous leader on and off the field and plays the game with a toughness required by his position. Justice battles pitchers with a great approach at the plate, using all fields, with a high two strike success rate, especially with runners in scoring position. Justice has a great feel for the catcher position and a huge part of the equation of the success of our pitching staff.
Mason Lerma, LHP/1B Jr. | 5’9” | 185lbs Previous Season Stats:3-2, 16.1 inn, 25 K's, 2.75 ERA College Commit: Uncommitted Coaches Quote: Mason approaches the game with the passion of a sandlot player. A student of the game, Mason attacks the zone with precision, commanding all 3 of his pitches, effectively moving between all of them.
Evan Sandoval, RHP Jr. |6’1” | 165lbs Previous Season Stats: 2-0, 16.1 inn, 17 K's, 1.71 ERA College Commit: Uncommitted Coaches Quote: Evan pitches with an aggressive and confident approach and presence. Very competitive in nature, Evan enjoys the game and embraces the big moments on the mound. Evan compliments a strong fastball with a combination of two very good off-speed pitches.
Nate Phelps, RHP/OF Sr. |6’2” | 220lbs Previous Season Stats: 9 games played, .222 Avg College Commit: Uncommitted Coaches Quote: Nate provides a big presence at the top of the order with a blend of size, speed and strength. Nate is a versatile offensive player who possesses a disciplined and aggressive approach at the plate and great instincts on the base paths power. Nate shows good range in the outfield with his speed and adds value and depth to our pitching staff.
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Jack Lazark, SS/RHP Sr |6’1” | 195lbs Previous Season Stats:.308, 4 RBI's, 9 runs in 12 games played College Commit: Uncommitted Coaches Quote: Jack is tough, physical and is an extremely hard-working player on and off the field. He possesses a very strong arm and plays the SS position smoothly. Jack has a good approach at the plate that allows him to be moved anywhere in the lineup. Jack provides an added depth to our pitching staff with his strong arm, serving as our teams closer.

*Players to Watch are selected by their respective coaches each year.