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Good question since the infield and catcher positions are still intact.

Plus Aldridge could possibly play catcher, outfield and designated player. Pitching should be ok with six pitchers available this year; probably pitch by committee. Blackwell is the only returning outfielder that played significant innings. Bre Warren transfer grad student from Texas A&M is available plus Abromavage, McNelly, Moore, maybe a few other utility position players too. Including Yaeger and Aldridge we have two more catchers for a total of four. Haven’t had this many in quite a while, maybe never…. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Gaby Mizelle (infield) playing a fair amount - has a good bat too. Also, other new players we haven’t seen before certainly are very capable of contributing. Pete will probably provide some insight on February 18 when he speaks at the Blacksburg Sports Club.
Posted: 01/20/2026 at 10:25 PM ET
(In response to this post by HolidayInnHokie)

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It will be interesting to hear from Chip who his new “go to” players are
HolidayInnHokie 01/20/26 09:48 PM ET
Mazz & Zoe are personable. Annie has gotten a lot better interacting with
UTPr0sim 01/20/26 10:25 PM ET
Good question since the infield and catcher positions are still intact.
RJHokie 01/20/26 10:25 PM ET
Is the infield intact.......**
VAHokie89 01/21/26 02:26 PM ET
Yes.
RJHokie 01/21/26 02:58 PM ET
Big fan of Gaby Mizelle
Raleigh Hokie 01/21/26 11:27 AM ET
Maybe alternate play between Castine at 2nd and Gaby. Lynch, Rohs and imho
HokieAvalanche 01/21/26 01:19 PM ET
I'm most excited about Gaby to see how she pans out. Glad she chose Hokie
HokieAvalanche 01/21/26 01:09 PM ET
Gaby is a special player that will carry us into the next four year
PokieHokie 01/25/26 01:49 PM ET
Aldridge will be DP or RF, need her bat, too many head injuries for catcher**
VT_ZERWIN 01/21/26 09:31 AM ET
She caught several innings during the scrimmage yesterday**
VTChip 01/24/26 11:33 PM ET
Interesting info on her. **
RJHokie 01/21/26 10:40 AM ET
Well I know she's tried LF, see if it sticks. Mazz at DP also possible**
VT_ZERWIN 01/21/26 12:22 PM ET
Pete has said Mazzarone will be in the lineup alot**
VAHokie89 01/21/26 02:26 PM ET
Yeah, Pete has a lot of options at DP.
RJHokie 01/21/26 02:05 PM ET