15 baseball players to watch in the Bayside South during the 2024 season
alec branch, salisbury daily times
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The spring sports season has officially arrived, and baseball time with it, as teams across the country prepare to head back out on the diamond. And for Bayside South baseball fans, there will be a lot to look forward to in the 2024 season.
The 2023 season saw a state championship trophy be brought back to the Eastern Shore, as the Parkside Rams took home the Class 2A State Title. 2023 also saw Stephen Decatur make an appearance in the 3A Semifinals, and plenty of competitive action in Class 1A, as teams like Snow Hill, Washington and Mardela battled for a regional title, with Snow Hill ultimately prevailing. And with a lot of talent once again residing in the Bayside South, it's shaping up to be another exciting baseball season on the Eastern Shore.
Here are 15 Bayside South baseball players to watch this spring:
Connor Bailey (Parkside)
Parkside's Connor Bailey (9) throws to second for the out against Colonel Richardson Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Maryland. Parkside defeated Colonel Richardson 6-5 to win the Bayside Championship.
Nate Berzonski (Stephen Decatur)
Evan Birch (Mardela)
Mardela's Evan Birch (15) pitches against Washington Monday, April 17, 2023, in Mardela Springs, Maryland. Washington defeated Mardela 8-1.
Dawson Daniels (Washington)
Washington's Dawson Daniels (14) hits a single against Mardela Monday, April 17, 2023, in Mardela Springs, Maryland. Washington defeated Mardela 8-1.
Doug Fischer (Washington)
Washington's Doug Fischer (7) pitches against Mardela Monday, April 17, 2023, in Mardela Springs, Maryland. Washington defeated Mardela 8-1.
Cory Fisher (James M. Bennett)
Bennett's Cory Fisher (10) pitches against Crofton Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Salisbury, Maryland. Bennett defeated Crofton 4-3.
Storm Hartman (Parkside)
Parkside's Storm Hartman (3) runs to first against Colonel Richardson Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Maryland. Parkside defeated Colonel Richardson 6-5 to win the Bayside Championship.
Waylon Hobgood (Stephen Decatur)
Stephen Decatur’s Waylon Hobgood of Stephen Decatur belts a grand slam to take the lead during their match up against Marriotts Ridge in the 3A quarterfinal. Stephen Decatur went on to win 9-3.
AJ Kolb (Stephen Decatur)
Decatur's AJ Kolb (15) hits a triple against Snow Hill Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Snow Hill, Maryland. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 14-1.
Lukas Loring (Stephen Decatur)
Decatur's Lukas Loring (24) pitches against Snow Hill Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Snow Hill, Maryland. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 14-1.
Finn Mahoney (Snow Hill)
Snow Hill's Finn Mahoney (22) fouls the ball in the game against Decatur Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Snow Hill, Maryland. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 14-1.
Casey Parsons (Parkside)
Parkside's Casey Parsons (8) hits a single against Colonel Richardson Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Maryland. Parkside defeated Colonel Richardson 6-5 to win the Bayside Championship.
Eli Scott (Pocomoke)
Danner Swift (Snow Hill)
Snow Hill's Danner Swift (4) scores against Mardela Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Snow Hill, Maryland. Snow Hill defeated Mardela in the regional finals 6-1.
Garrett Williams (Snow Hill)
Snow Hill's Garrett Williams (21) pitches against Decatur Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Snow Hill, Maryland. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 14-1.
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