F/F SPOTLIGHT: Chase Utley

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Taylor Sparks, 3B (2, CIN), Andrew Morales, RHP (CB-B, STL), Connor Spencer, 1B (8, NYY), Sam Moore, RHP (40, LA) The Anteaters didn’t play well late and some speculated they could miss the NCAAs, but advanced due to their pitching. Sparks (.307/.389/.502) is a big guy with power, but the 72 percent contact rate is concerning. Morales (1.53, 129.2, 136/30) has always been under-appreciated and wasn’t even drafted after his junior year in 2013. He dedicated himself to getting stronger, and when the four-pitch guy got the fastball into the 90s, things changed. With an incredible 42-3 collegiate record, he’s always known how to win. Louisville (50-15) Players in 2014 draft: Nick...

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