Weather permits outside practice as position battles heat up

Maryville, Mo. - Your Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats baseball team has been practicing outside at Bearcat baseball field.  It appears there is a 2-deep competition at nearly every position especially at third base, short stop, catcher, and left field.  Luke Wilkinson had a nice practice on Friday handing the hot corner and some real tough "tweener" hops.  Luke also has a heckuva arm and was accurate on his throws to first. 

Nikko Pablo played at short stop on Friday and has terrific range.

Derek Meyer was sporting time at second base on Friday.  He was pretty nifty back there.  I'm not sure if Coach will use Derek as a middle infielder or if it was a one-time thing.

Steve Garber was the man at first base.

New guys were at each position behind the veterans.  Third and short stop handled the glove real well.

Garrett Fort was patrolling center field.  He is fast.

Austin Wulff switched from left field to right field and threw out a runner trying to score.

Left field had a few guys out there but I didn't catch who was out there or who was executing better.

The Cats are back at it on Saturday with another scrimmage then off on Sunday.  Opening day is a mere 13 days away.

Go Cats!!
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