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St. Mary’s Looking to Take Next Step in the Competitive CHSAA

Special thanks to Metamorphosis Landscape Design for sponsoring this year’s series by Max Edelman  Building a program in the Catholic League is anything but easy, and for St. Mary’s Gaels head coach Chris Estrada, his program took a big step forward in 2024. And entering his fourth season as head coach, Estrada looks to take yet another leap in 2025. “Last year was definitely an improvement from the past two years.”  Estrada said. “We won more games than we ever had, we won a conference game, we had a couple close in conference games, we’re climbing the ladder to be a successful team like the other schools in our conference.”  A testament to the quick success of the St. Mary’s baseball program, all six seniors who graduated from St. Mary’s last year continued their baseball careers. ...

St. Mary’s Poised to Take Step Forward in Year 3

by Max Edelman Just three seasons after restarting their baseball program, the St. Mary’s Gaels look to finally establish themselves in the Catholic League. After restarting their baseball program in 2022, the Gaels, led by head coach Chris Estrada, who is entering his third year with the team, were forced to rebuild from the ground up. Despite finishing 2023 with a 2-14 record in the CHSAA, and a 9-14 record overall, Estrada was able to find the progress his team and players made.  “Last season, I think the kids got a better sense of being in the catholic league.” Estrada said. “How strong it is, how competitive it is, how many top prospects there are whether they are going DI or possibly getting looked at to get drafted. The kids had a second year to get adjusted to it, and the record is...

St. Mary’s Poised for Improved Year

by Andy Smith 2022 was a transitional year for St. Mary’s. Head Coach Christopher Estrada was hired beginning with the 2020 season. That season was abruptly canceled due to the pandemic. In 2021, the Gaels were not able to play a season, and instead just played three scrimmages. Following these tasking seasons, the Gaels finally completed their first season in almost five years last year. Coach Estrada, a former college baseball athlete, made appearances at Monroe College, Coppin State, Missouri Western State University and even had a stint with the Indy Ball League (Desert League).   Estrada reflected on this challenging 3-year journey at St. Mary’s, and how he learned from it. “Last season was an introduction and learning experience for the players and staff, since it was the first time ...

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