When Harvard-Westlake Excessive received the Southern Part Division 1 baseball championship final season, freshman pitcher Bryce Rainer made an enormous contribution on the mound, going 9-0.
Coach Jared Halpert stated Wednesday that in an effort to guard Rainer’s future as a pitcher, he received’t take the mound this season. A 6-feet-4 left-handed hitter and right-handed thrower, Rainer will play outfield.
Rainer, who made a verbal dedication to UCLA earlier than his freshman yr, throws 94 mph. Halpert stated he made the choice in session with Rainer’s dad and mom.
“Bryce won’t throw a pitch from the mound this season,” Halpert stated. “He’s nonetheless rising. I obtained to do my job. He’s trusting our choice. His arm is ok.”
One other Harvard-Westlake sophomore pitcher, Duncan Marsten, most likely received’t pitch till midseason. Marsten, who has dedicated to Stanford, missed final season with an harm. Halpert insisted the Wolverines nonetheless have “loads of firepower” on the mound, led by sophomore Thomas Bridges.
— through www.latimes.com
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