Cam Schlittler (pictured) took home the Bay State Herget's Most Valuable Player Award
By
Matt Feld (@Mattyfeld612)
On Monday, SuiteSports announced its award winners for the 2018 MIAA Baseball season. Now, we are ready to unveil our 2018
MIAA Baseball All-State Teams. Between our first and second team we have
recognized 34 different players for their performance this spring.
In conjunction with our starting rotation and
starting nine position players, we have also listed the top six two-way players
based on their play both on the mound and at the plate.
Without further ado, here is our 2018 MIAA
Baseball All-State First and Second Teams courtesy of our panel of writers,
correspondents, and editors.
FIRST
TEAM
Two-Way
(3)
Mike
Vasil, Sr., RHP/1B, Boston College High
Despite missing over a month due to an arm
injury, Vasil still proved to be one of the top arms in the Bay State. Over
eight appearances, the University of Virginia commit went 4-1 with two saves, a
0.97 ERA, and 61 strikeouts in 36 innings. Hitting out of the cleanup spot,
Vasil hit .370 with 11 extra base hits and 21 RBIs.
Steve
Hajjar, Sr., LHP/DH, Central Catholic
The 2018 Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the
Year may not have been able to pitch in the Super Eight due to injury, but he
still left a lasting impression on the diamond. During the regular season, the Michigan bound Hajjar struck out 67 hitters in 41 innings while surrendering just one walk. At the plate, he hit over .400 with 22 runs scored and 18 RBIs.
Tyler
Dalton, Sr., RHP/OF, Mansfield
Dalton earned the
nod as the Hockomock League’s Most Valuable Player due to his performance both
on the mound and at the plate. As the Hornets’ ace, Dalton went 6-1 with a 1.69
ERA and 59 strikeouts in 41.1 innings. Offensively, Dalton hit a whopping .431 with
seven extra base hits and 27 RBIs. He will continue his playing career at UMASS
Amherst.
Starting
Rotation (5)
Jake
Noviello, Sr., RHP, Franklin
Our 2018 MIAA Baseball Most Valuable Player,
Noviello went 7-2 with a 1.81 ERA and four complete games. He picked up a pair
of complete game shutouts and also added a save.
Cam
Schlittler, Jr., RHP, Walpole
The Bay State Herget’s Most Valuable had a
breakout junior season going 7-1 with a 1.11 ERA to lead Walpole to a Super
Eight berth. Schlittler, a Northeastern commit, struck out 84 in 63 innings and
allowed just 46 hits.
Pat
Gallagher, Jr., RHP, Leominster
Gallagher was dominant throughout the spring
finishing with an 11-1 overall record and 124 strikeouts in 62 innings.
Finishing with a mere 0.452 ERA, Gallagher’s lone loss came in the Div. 1
Central Mass. District Final where he pitched a four-hitter and struck out 11.
Nate
Espelin, Sr., LHP, Belmont
The Co-MVP of the Middlesex League had an
outstanding final season for the Marauders going 9-1 with a 1.17 ERA and 109
strikeouts over 66 innings. Espelin will do a postgraduate year at the
Winchendon School and has a commitment to Dayton.
Nick
Sinacola, Sr., RHP, North Attleboro
Sinacola spearheaded the Red Rocketeers pitching
staff all season long. The University of Maine bound right-hander finished the
regular season a perfect 7-0 to go with a 1.23 ERA. Then, in the postseason,
Sinacola posted a 3-0 record including throwing a complete game in the Div. 2
State Final versus Beverly to land North Attleboro its first title.
Starting
Nine (9)
Zach
DeMattio, Sr., Catcher, North Attleboro
DeMattio was the fulcrum of a Red Rocketeers
lineup that often blew the opposition away en route to the Division 2 State
Title. The Wheaton bound catcher hit .554 with three home runs, five doubles,
39 RBIs, 29 runs, and a 1.421 OPS.
Dominic
Keegan, Sr., Catcher, Central Catholic
The Raiders’ catcher certainly lived up to the
hype in 2018 hitting to the tune of a .469/.547/.790 slash line with 10
doubles, five triples, and 19 RBIs. Keegan will continue his playing career at
Vanderbilt.
Alex Lane, Jr., Catcher/First Base, St. John’s Prep
Lane had a terrific spring leading St. John’s Prep’s offense. Only a junior, Lane hit .414 with a 1.244 OPS, 13 extra base hits, and 19 RBIs. The Bryant commit played left field, right field, first base, and catcher this season and did not make a single error.
Mike Maher, Jr., Infield, Wachusett
The Mountaineers’ shortstop set the table for arguably the top offense in Massachusetts during the 208 season. Maher was exceptional defensively while also posting a .400 average with 17 RBIs.
Sal
Frelick, Sr., Infield, Lexington
Frelick had a senior season to remember as he
stewarded the Minutemen to a Super Eight berth. The Boston College bound
shortstop hit .488 with 28 RBIs, 35 runs scored, four home runs, and 20 stolen
bases.
Logan
Bravo, Sr., Infield, Austin Prep
Austin Prep claimed its first state championship
in school history with Bravo leading the way offensively. The Cougars’
shortstop batted .423 with four home runs, 10 doubles, 26 RBIs, and 25 runs
scored. Bravo will continue his playing career at Harvard.
Matt
Sullivan, Sr., Outfield, Boston College High
Sullivan was the heart and soul of a BC High
offense that tormented the opposition for most of the season. The Eagles’
three-hitter finished the year with a .403 average, .505 on-base percentage,
and 23 RBIs. Sullivan will play outfield at Babson College.
Kevin
Dow, Sr., Outfield, Mansfield
The Mansfield left-hander certainly had a
terrific year on the mound, but perhaps more impressive was his presence in the heart of the Hornets’ order. Dow compiled a
.409/.506/.636 slash line with eight extra base hits, 17 RBIs, and 22 runs
scored. Dow will join Dalton at UMASS Amherst.
Matt
Dumphy, Sr., Outfield, St. Peter-Marian
Dumphy led the way offensively for St.
Peter-Marian as the Guardians surged in the second half of the season all the
way to the Div. 1 State Final. A three-sport athlete, Dumphy finished the
spring hitting .328 with one home run and 16 RBIs.
SECOND
TEAM
Two-Way
(3)
Spencer
Brown, Sr., RHP/OF, Beverly
Andrew
Manni, Sr., RHP/OF, Masconomet
Starting
Rotation (5)
Matt
Donato, Jr., RHP, Walpole
Colin
McGrath, Jr., RHP, Catholic Memorial
Matt
Draper, Sr., RHP, Lowell
Sebastian
Keane, Jr., RHP, North Andover
Bryan
Woelfel, Sr., RHP, Franklin
Starting
Nine (9)
Cole
Durkan, Sr., Catcher, Wachusett
Peter
Burns, Sr., Catcher, Austin Prep
Alex
Haba, Jr., Shortstop, Franklin
Sean
Burke, Sr., First Base, St. John’s Shrewsbury
Jake Gustin, Sr.,
Shortstop, Peabody
Ramon Jiminez, Sr.,
Shortstop, Chicopee
Barry Walsh, Jr.,
Outfield, Wachusett
Jack
Whorf, Jr., Outfield, Xaverian
Steve
Simon, Jr., Outfield, Hanover
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