Remaining notes from Bat Cat Central's interview with Nick Mingione
Mingione discussed how fall will be different with more returning players, how rule changes affected the team-building process and more.
Returning player spotlight
Returning player spotlight: Patrick Herrera
Now entering his third season with the Wildcats, the versatile Herrera will look to earn a starting spot.
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Patrick Herrera is up next in the Bat Cats Central returning player spotlight series. Herrera is entering his third season with the Wildcats and will look to earn a spot in the starting lineup as a senior.
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