Boutilier is wise to rely on the players behind her. Shortstop Bernstein is a fine fielder who anchors a solid defense.

In spite of the fact that Bernstein is left-handed, Morris admitted he was originally reluctant to start a lefty at the position, but he is now convinced that her glove will be a tremendous asset to the team.

At third base is sophomore Pat Horne, whom Morris called "possibly the most talented individual ever involved in the program." First baseman Marlene Schools was honored as an all-Ivy player at the tournament last year.

Steady

Sophomore second-sacker Alissa Friedman, a steady though not flashy defensive player, rounds out a very strong Crimson infield.

Sharing the catching duties will be juniors Kate Fissell, "a good bad-ball hitter," according to Morris, and Gill Raney, "a good good-ball hitter."

Morris is unsure who his most productive players at the plate will be, but he is certain that fleet centerfielder Ellen "Sprout" Jakovie will "make things happen offensively."

In the Garden

Joining Jakovie in the outfield will be slugger Elaine Holpuch in left and Ippolito in right.

Right now, things look very promising for his team. Everyone is healthy, and if the pitching staff can do the job expected of it. Harvard's newest varsity team could be one of its more successful.