[Gunslinger]

When ranking, look at pitching depth, offensive production and strength of schedule through two weeks.
1. Knox Central - 3 very solid pitchers and defending Champs.
2. Corbin- 2 solid pitchers and maybe the best defensive team in region. Not a great offensive team..
3. Whitley Co. - average just a little over 8 runs per game. Maybe the best offensive team in region. Time will tell!
4. North Laurel - will start catching there stride once basketball players get in baseball mode. Maybe the team to beat come Region time!
5. Clay Co- solid pitching and hitting will catch up soon.
6. South Laurel- Coach Smith still finding his groove and playing a strong schedule.
7. Williamsburg, Jackson Co. Middlesboro, Barbourville and Harlan Co. Week 5 will start to see separation with these teams

So Whitley Co is already exceeding expectations is what i see from this. Can someone in the know tell me the climate around WC Baseball so far and how Shopes attitude and work ethic are percieved by his players, parents, admin etc.... Thanks