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Sophomores quietly provide the pop at the top of USF’s lineup

After helping the Bulls to their first-ever super regional appearance last season, Nos. 1 and 2 hitters Carmine Lane and Drew Brutcher are hungry for more.
 
Drew Brutcher, the Class 8A player of the year while at Lakeland High School, was considered a pitching prospect with his 90-plus mph fastball. But USF coach Billy Mohl quickly saw that Brutcher was a natural hitter, too.
Drew Brutcher, the Class 8A player of the year while at Lakeland High School, was considered a pitching prospect with his 90-plus mph fastball. But USF coach Billy Mohl quickly saw that Brutcher was a natural hitter, too. [ MARY HOLT | USF Athletics ]