The Midshipmen lost three-fourths of their starting infield. Gone to graduation were second baseman Zach Biggers, shortstop Michael Coritz and third baseman Jacob Williamson. Those three standouts combined to make 467 career starts.
Coach Paul Kostacopoulos did not mince words when asked how the coaching staff was going to rebuild the infield, saying “if we’ve been doing our jobs, we have players on the roster that can fill those spots.”
Of course, Kostacopoulos knew exactly what incoming recruits were being considered as replacements. Navy had a pair of Division I transfers capable along with a highly touted plebe capable of playing any of those three positions.