The N.C. State Wolfpack baseball team began its first practice for the 2017 season Friday afternoon. The team broke up into two and had a scrimmage, with the red defeating the black 7-2.
For the players and coaches who kept in touch in the offseason, it seemed more like a midseason practice than the first team practice of the season.
With a few weeks till the first series of the year, here are five things to watch.
Young talent
After losing leaders such as designated hitter Chance Sheppard, first baseman Preston Palmeiro and closing pitcher Will Gilbert, the team has reloaded with 11 freshmen on the roster.