Young Tigers target mental toughness

ODESSA - The Odessa Tigers are gearing up for a youthful baseball and softball season, aiming to instill a stronger will to win amid thin pitching and motivational challenges.

Head coach Joe Schlomer said the roster will feature 12 to 13 players, leaning on returning standouts Miller Stout, Aiden Villanueva and Travis Scherer for leadership.

"We're going to be a little young and a little short in numbers," Schlomer said.

He highlighted Sophia Martinez as a potential pitching surprise, though the staff remains thin while the catcher position is solid.

"My pitching prospect ... Sophia Martinez c...