PREP BASEBALL 1992: SOUTH COAST LEAGUE

MISSION VIEJO

1991 RECORDS: OVERALL: 10-14 LEAGUE: 5-10

COACH: RECORD AT SCHOOL Ron Drake: 220-114-2

RETURNING STARTERS YR. POS. B-T Jeff Carr Jr. C R-R Lee Williams Sr. 1B R-R Neal Caldwell Sr. CF R-R Mark McDonough Sr. 2B R-R Eric Sorensen Sr. P R-R Greg Parsons Sr. P R-R

OTHER TOP RETURNERS: None

TOP NEWCOMERS YR. POS. B-T Deron Drake Sr. OF R-R Scott Neuhausen Jr. 3B R-R Russ Flory Sr. P R-R Todd Sands Jr. 1B L-L

OUTLOOK

Losing seasons haven’t been the Diablos’ standard method of operation in Drake’s 14 seasons as coach. Mission Viejo has averaged 16 victories a season during his tenure. Look for the Diablos to be closer to that figure this season. Six returning starters and a good group of newcomers had a solid summer, leading Drake to believe the Diablos could challenge for the league championship this year. He also likes the team’s speed and pitching depth. Carr should be a key factor in the Diablos’ success this season. Drake thinks Carr, only a junior, is one of Orange County’s top catching prospects. A standout on the football and basketball teams who has a strong throwing arm, Carr also hit .323 as a sophomore last season. McDonough hit .304 last season. Sorensen (4-2) and Parsons (3-5) saw considerable action on the mound. Drake is a transfer. The others were key members of the junior varsity last season. One other player to watch is Erick Fielding, a junior outfielder who was a standout defensive back on the football team.