Aces wild, speed demons, and more: Cape Cod High School Baseball All-Scholastic Team

What a year of high school baseball across Cape Cod.

The crowing achievement was the Bourne Canalmen winning the MIAA Division 5 State Championship, but plenty of other teams had great years themselves. Seven teams reached double digit wins (Bourne, Sandwich, Upper Cape, St. John Paul II, Mashpee, Barnstable and Monomoy), and beyond the Canalmen, JPII had the deepest postseason run, reaching the Division 5 Sweet 16.

That type of success doesn't happen without talent up and down these rosters, and these All-Scholastic teams reflect that. Whether impactful bats or lights out aces, these athletes led their teams all season long.

Presenting the 2023 Baseball All-Scholastic Teams:

First Team

Vincent DiGiacomo, Barnstable

DiGiacomo finished the season with a .348 batting average for the Red Hawks. Head coach Rick Avila said the senior "was leader on the team and did all the little things that make a huge difference." DiGiacomo's favorite moment of the season came when the Red Hawks avenged an early season loss to Bridgewater-Raynham. He's also the co-founder of the Ultimate Frisbee Club at Barnstable, and will be playing baseball and studying creative and professional writing at Colby-Sawyer.

Jack Tarbox, Barnstable

Only a freshman, Tarbox took the Cape and Islands League by storm for the Red Hawks this season. He finished the year with a .433 batting average, while also recording four wins and two saves on the mound. His efforts this season earned him the MVP award.

"He is a motivated, versatile player with a great work ethic," Coach Avila said.

Tarbox said his favorite moment of the year came when the Red Hawks beat Falmouth on Senior Night led by his 14 strikeouts on the mound. He also plays basketball for Barnstable.

Jack Ferreira, Bourne

Ferreira was part of a quartet of seniors that led the Canalmen to the first state championship in program history. Ferreira finished the year with a .356 AVG, had 10 extra base hits, 24 RBIs, and 24 runs. He also pitched well on the mound for head coach Sean Donovan, going 5-1 with a 1.58 ERA, 37 strikeouts in 31 innings pitched. Not only did Ferreira record the final three outs of the state title game, he also threw a no hitter. It's no surprise that, winning the state championship was Ferreira's favorite moment of the season. He also plays golf and fishes. Ferreira will attend Westfield State in the fall.

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Luca Finton, Bourne

Finton's clutch relief performance in the MIAA Div. 5 State Championship game was his favorite moment of the season. He entered the game in the first inning with his team down 3-0 and weathered the storm, and allowed Bourne's comeback to materialize. By the time he exited the game after the sixth inning, he and his teammates were three outs from the state title. He finished the season on the mound with a 2.89 ERA, and picked up four wins. He also did damage at the plate. The sophomore hit a .389, had a home run, 26 RBIs and scored 24 runs.

Ryan Sullivan, Bourne

Sullivan is the Canalmen's ace, and proved it time and time again over the course of the season. He finished the season with five wins, had a 2.38 ERA and struck out 40 hitters in 55 innings. When he wasn't on the mound, he manned shortstop for the Canalmen, and also had a good year at the plate, hitting .257, driving in 16, and scoring 13 runs himself. Sullivan is a member of the Key Club and National Honor Society, and said his favorite memory of the year was winning the state title.

Damon White, Bourne

Another member of Bourne's talented senior core, White was the Canalmen's leadoff hitter all season, and set the tone for his team with his bat. He finished the year with a .422 batting average, 16 extra base hits, 23 RBIs, and scored 34 runs. Bourne also benefitted from his arm on the mound, where he finished 4-0 with a 1.23 ERA, and a no-hitter of his own. White struck out 35 hitters in just 22 innings. White also said winning the state title was his favorite memory of the season. White will be continuing his baseball career at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Josh Wiggin, Cape Tech

Wiggin finished up his Cape Tech career as a two-time captain of the Crusaders team. In his final campaign, all Wiggin did was lead his team in hits (22), and total bases (34), while also batting .400 at the plate. He also featured prominently on the mound, registering four wins, and leading the team in ERA (2.94). All his on-field achievements earned him the Mayflower League Division MVP award for 2023. Wiggin will be attending UMass Dartmouth in the fall.

Jacob Bohlin, Dennis-Yarmouth

Bohlin hit .341 in 2023, and finished his junior year with double digit RBIs (14), runs (13), and steals (12). He also had four doubles, two triples and a home run. Marsh said this season Bohlin also established himself as the Dolphins No. 2 starter behind Trey McPherson and he finished the year on the mound with 29 strikeouts in 23 innings pitched. His favorite moment of the season came when the Dolphins beat Nauset.

Trey McPherson, Dennis-Yarmouth

Head coach Chris Marsh said McPherson, "set the tone with his consistency, leadership and positive attitude."

McPherson was awarded the Dolphins team MVP award and it's easy to see why. He finished his junior season with a 2.70 ERA, with nearly a strikeout per inning (42 Ks in 46.2 IP). He also had a great year offensively batting out of the D-Y leadoff spot. He finished the year with 22 hits, a .400 batting average, 24 steals, and 21 runs scored. McPherson's favorite memory was getting his start dubbed "Trey Day" by us at the Cape Cod Times. He also plays basketball.

Hunter Johnson, Martha's Vineyard

Johnson was an offensive standout for the Vineyarders this season. The sophomore finished the year with a .431 average.

Robert Ryder, Mashpee

Head coach Danny Patenaude said, "Robert has been an integral part of the team's success over the past three years," and added that, "his ability to play multiple positions made his contributions invaluable."

Ryder finished his senior year with a perfect 6-0 record on the mound, and a 1.91 ERA. At the plate, he hit .400, with 13 RBIs. Ryder said his favorite moment from the season was, "our trip to the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida." He was involved in the Environmental Club, and will be attending Eckerd College, where he'll major in marine science and minor in environmental science.

Colton Colleran, Mashpee

Colleran graduated in 2023, wrapping up a stellar Mashpee career. A starter since eighth grade, Colleran finished the 2023 season with a .361 average and a .500 OBP, and 11 stolen bases.

"His knowledge of the game and how it should be played is a rare commodity in this day in age," Patenaude said.

Colleran said his favorite memory of the 2023 season was pitching in the Falcons senior night win that ultimately clinched the South Shore League Tobin Division Championship. Colleran is a member of the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society and also plays basketball. He'll be heading to Rivier University in the fall and will study finance, along with playing baseball.

Andrew Clifford, Monomoy

Clifford was the Sharks ace, and pitched accordingly in his senior season. He finished the year with a sub-two ERA (1.87), won five games, and struck out a whopping 71 hitters in just 49 innings. He also did damage at the plate, hitting an even .500. Clifford was integral to the Sharks claiming their second consecutive Cape and Islands League Title, which was Clifford's favorite memory this season. Clifford will attend University of Maine in the fall, where he will study mechanical engineering.

Casey Huse, Monomoy

Huse, the Sharks primary backstop, finished his sophomore season with a .386 batting average. He also had an OBP of .416, and nearly scored as many runs (14), as he drove in (15). On top of that production, Huse also stole seven bases. Huse's favorite memory was, "being able to play the number one seed in the state tournament and having a hit and an RBI." He also enjoys fishing, playing golf and hockey.

Finn Hyora, Monomoy

In his sophomore season, Hyora did a little bit of everything for the Sharks. He finished the year with a .415 average, to go along with a .605 OBP. Hyora had 14 RBIs and 26 runs scored, and caused havoc on the base paths with his 30 stolen bases. On the mound, he was 5-2 with a 2.37 ERA, and struck out 35 batters in 41 innings. Hyora has a couple favorite memories from the 2023 season. The first was his team winning an MIAA tournament game over Assabet Valley, and the second was when he no-hit Cape Tech. He's also a member of the basketball and football teams.

Tyler Ross, St. John Paul II

Ross was one of the best arms in the area this season and he showed it throughout the year when his team needed him most. He went 5-0 and opponents only hit .198 against him. Ross struck out 78 hitters in just 43.2 innings for the Lions, and had a WHIP of 1.09. His favorite moment of the season came when his team beat Sturgis. Ross also plays golf, will be the manager for the basketball team and is a member of the investment club on campus.

Brady Ryan, St. John Paul II

In his senior season, Ryan hit .392, and had an on-base percentage of .468. Ryan also drove in 19 runs for St. John Paul II, helping the Lions to a 13-7 record this past season. His favorite moment of the season was beating Abington, and he will be attending Merrimack College where he will study computer science. While at St. John Paul II, Ryan also played on the football team, managed the hockey team and assisted at the St. Vincent de Paul food drive.

Logan Our, St. John Paul II

Just a freshman, Our put the Cape on notice this season with his bat. The outfielder hit .357 with an OPS of over 1.125. He showcased plenty of power this season, hitting nine doubles, three triples, and a home run. Our finished the season with 24 RBIs, 24 runs scored and 18 stolen bases. His favorite moment of the season was his team's 12-inning marathon game against Nauset. He also participates in Bible Study, and is a member of the Student Athletic Academic Association and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Seamus Vining, Sandwich

Sandwich head coach Brian Mowry called Vining, "the straw that stirred the drink for us hitting in the leadoff spot." Vining, a senior captain, did exactly what a team would want their leadoff hitter to do. He hit .421 on the year, and was a perfect 23-23 in stolen base attempts. Throw in five doubles, two triples, and 25 runs scored, and you get a top of the order spark that helped lead Sandwich to the league title this season.

Connor Finn, Sandwich

Finn was the ace of the league champion Blue Knights' staff this past season. The junior threw nearly 50 innings this season for Sandwich (49.2), struck out 34, had a 2.47 ERA, and finished 6-2. Mowry said his ace doesn't overpower hitters with velocity, instead he takes a craftier approach, and relies on his command. Mowry said Finn, "does a nice job keeping hitters off balance with his slider and changeup," and that he, "competes on the mound with a bulldog mentality." If contributions on the mound weren't enough, Finn also hit .312 with nine RBIs.

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Second Team

Coley Buckler, Barnstable

Buckler threw 44.1 innings for the Red Hawks, finished with a 5-2 record, and threw a perfect game against Dennis-Yarmouth this season, which was his favorite moment. He'll be attending UMass Amherst, and will major in finance.

Anthony DiGiacomo, Barnstable

Head coach Rick Avila highlighted both the Red Hawks primary shortstop's glove and his bat. The junior finished the season with a .305 average. His favorite moment of the season was senior night, and he is also a part of Best Buddies on campus.

Sladen Johnson, Barnstable

Johnson's .289 batting average and defense at first and in the outfield were worthy of a good year by themselves. Add in his 6-2 record on the mound and 42.2 innings pitched, and you have a great two-way player.

Avila said Johnson, "won some critical games for the team." The freshman said, "beating Nauset," was his favorite memory of the season. He's also on the Barnstable basketball team.

Steve Swanson, Cape Tech

Swanson's versatility is what stood out for head coach Chuck Myrbeck this past season. Swanson was originally slated to be the Crusaders everyday third basemen, but ended up playing all nine positions over the course of the season.

Connor Hennigan, Falmouth

Hennigan's favorite moment was, "winning a huge game against Barnstable and being able to catch one last time for my teammate Mikey Matta." He ended his final Falmouth season with a .368 average, and .410 OBP.

Aiden North, Falmouth

North finished his final season for the Clippers with a .373 average, and a .448 OBP. His favorite memory of the season was, "breaking my finger sliding into third, popping it back in and then celebrating since I hit in two runners." He'll be studying business at the University of New Hampshire next fall.

Sean Fancher, Mashpee

Fancher was the Falcons main first baseman in his senior season. He ended the year with a .313 average and 12 RBIs. However, where Fancher really made his presence felt, according to Patenaude, was defensively.

"Sean's ability to scoop the ball on almost any throw to first base made him one of the best in the South Shore League," he said. "His teammates felt comfortable when he was at first."

Fancher said his favorite moment of the season came when his Falcons team traveled to Florida and played games against teams from all over the globe. He'll be attending Bryant University, and plans to study finance. He also said he plans to try and walk-on to the Bryant baseball team, or play club baseball.

Jack Reid, Monomoy

Reid was another member of the Sharks 2023 team who finished with an average of over .300, and OBP over .400. The junior hit .321 with a .433 OBP. He drove in ten runs this past year, and also scored 14 himself. Reid's favorite moment came in the win over Sturgis, which he called "a great team win." He also does community service.

Chace Robbins, Monomoy

Robbins finished his sophomore season with a .309 average and a .406 OBP for the Sharks, while leading his team in RBIs with 16. Robbins said his favorite moment of the season came after the Sharks last league game of the year. They had done their part as a team to win the league championship, but needed help elsewhere. After results broke their way, Robbins said, "we blasted music the whole ride back."

Colin Lynch, Nantucket

A senior captain for the Whalers, Lynch finished with a .325 batting average this season. Head coach Jack Pearson calls him, "one of the most dedicated players I have coached."

Argelis Nunez, Nantucket

Nunez was the Whalers backstop, and also a captain in 2023. He ended the season with a .318 average and a .362 OBP. Pearson said he is a, "natural leader, smart player, durable, (and a) great young man."

Jeremy Angeles, Sandwich

Angeles saw time at both sides of the Blue Knights battery during his senior season, and showed how valuable he was at both.

Defensively, Mowry said, "he has a good understanding of the game and does a nice job controlling it from behind the plate." Meanwhile, on the mound, "he also pitched important innings for us in helping to win our league."

Angeles threw 46 innings this season for the Blue Knights, and had a 5-1 record with one save. At the dish, the senior led the Blue Knights with 15 RBIs, hit .325 on the year and finished with an on-base percentage of .500.

Mitch Norkevicius, Sandwich

Norkevicius, according to Mowry, "is a fierce competitor who does things on the field that don't necessarily show up in the stats."

The senior primarily played catcher for the Blue Knights and Mowry said he, "made several huge defensive plays for us from behind the plate, picking off runners in key spots of games."

Norkevicius was awarded the MVP award of the Scituate April Vacation Tournament, and finished the year with a .320 batting average, and 15 RBIs.

Joe Coughlan, Sandwich

Only a freshman, Coughlan emerged as a key piece of the Blue Knights baseball team for years to come. He finished the season with a .351 average, scored 17 runs, which was second on the team, and only struck out three times in 61 at bats. Mowry described Coughlan by saying he, "held down one of the toughest positions on the field with poise beyond his years."

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