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After examining the changes made over the offseason, injured players returning to health, and young players ready to make an impact, the experts made some predictions about the 1913 season.
In the East, Flagstaff was viewed as the team to beat. Orlando Avila was still their best offensive player. Their top pitchers were expected to be Edgar Quintanilla, Kelvin Augustin, and closer Isaiah Brennan.
Tucson was still expected to be a playoff caliber team, led by 2B Eddie Dollard on offense and SP Josh Simpson.
Nogales was considered a team that could play much better in 1913. Players like Brian Raphael, Pete Surry, and Justin Schlimmer were expected to be impact batters for the ballclub.
Florence was expected to be about a .500 ball club with no players really standing out from the pack.
Douglas was viewed as a prime candidate to take a big step back, being picked to finish in last place a year after narrowly missing the Arizona Series. Scott Klein was expected to have a big year for the Jackrabbits.
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