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Standout pitchers and hitters: Our High School Baseball All-Scholastics

eric mchugh, the patriot ledger
·15 min read

The Milton High baseball team made history last spring.

This spring, too.

The 2022 Wildcats claimed the program's first-ever state championship. The 2023 Wildcats couldn't beat that accomplishment, so they equaled it, going back-to-back with another victory over King Philip in the state final, this time by a 6-2 score at Worcester's Polar Park.

Milton was the lone South Shore team to claim a title in 2023, although Abington came close, losing in the Div. 4 championship game to Seekonk.

In all, 25 local teams qualified for the playoffs with Whitman-Hanson making it to the Div. 2 semifinals (the Panthers lost to Milton), and BC High (Div. 1), Bridgewater-Raynham (Div. 1) and Plymouth North (Div. 2) all getting to their respective quarterfinals.

More: Back-to-back champs lead the way: South Shore high school baseball rankings

All of those teams, and more, are well represented on our Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.

FIRST TEAM

Duxbury third baseman Nick Ayres, who is off to a fast start, makes a play on a grounder to third. Duxbury hosted Silver Lake High in baseball on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Duxbury third baseman Nick Ayres, who is off to a fast start, makes a play on a grounder to third. Duxbury hosted Silver Lake High in baseball on Friday, April 14, 2023.

NICK AYRES

Duxbury

This senior infielder was the Patriot League Keenan Division MVP. ... Hit .431 and led the league in home runs (6) and RBIs (33) in powering the Dragons (15-8) to the Div. 2 state tournament. ... Hit two grand slams and two walk-off home runs. ... Scored 13 runs and was on base via a walk or hit-by-pitch 20 times. ... Star lineman in football helped Duxbury win the Div. 4 Super Bowl this fall. ... Will play Div. 1 baseball at the University of Maine.

More: One-man bomb squad: Duxbury's Ayres blasts walk-off grand slam to sink Braintree

Whitman-Hanson's Cam Beltramini takes a practice swing during a game against Brockton at Campanelli Stadium on Monday, May 8, 2023.
Whitman-Hanson's Cam Beltramini takes a practice swing during a game against Brockton at Campanelli Stadium on Monday, May 8, 2023.

CAM BELTRAMINI

Whitman-Hanson

Junior catcher hit .408 in leading the Panthers (19-5) to the Div. 2 state semifinals; it was the program's deepest postseason run since the 1989 team lost to Braintree, 4-0, in the South Sectional final. ... Had a .967 OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage). ... Had 29 hits and 12 RBIs. ... Defensive standout threw out 7 runners attempting to steal this spring. ... Also plays football. ... Wants to study business in college.

BC High's Cole Bohane swings during a game in the Division 1 state tournament against St. Paul on Monday, June 6, 2022.
BC High's Cole Bohane swings during a game in the Division 1 state tournament against St. Paul on Monday, June 6, 2022.

COLE BOHANE

BC High

Junior third baseman from Hingham was the Catholic Conference MVP. ... Hit .402 with 5 homers and 22 RBIs. ... Had an on-base percentage of .514 and an OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage) of 1.241. ... Named to the New England Baseball Journal All-State Team. ... Led the Eagles (14-9) to the quarterfinals of the Div. 1 tournament; they lost to eventual champ Taunton. ... Hit .356 as a sophomore with 25 RBIs.

David-Christopher Brown of Plymouth North High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.
David-Christopher Brown of Plymouth North High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.

D.C. BROWN

Plymouth North

Junior left-handed pitcher went 6-2 with a 1.00 ERA for the Blue Eagles. ... Led North (18-8) to the Div. 2 quarterfinals. Their playoff run ended with a 1-0 loss to eventual champ Milton -- a game in which Brown threw a no-hitter. ... Also threw 5 complete-game 2-hitters, including one vs. Billerica in the tournament opener. ... Patriot League All-Star. ... Ranks third in his class. ... Plays soccer and competes in indoor track.

Whitman-Hanson second basemen Brandon Craven throws out the Milton runner at first base during a game at Fraser Field in Lynn on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
Whitman-Hanson second basemen Brandon Craven throws out the Milton runner at first base during a game at Fraser Field in Lynn on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

BRANDON CRAVEN

Whitman-Hanson

Senior middle infielder hit .441 with a team-high 21 RBIs in leading the Panthers (19-5) to the Div. 2 state semifinals; it was the program's deepest postseason run since the 1989 team lost to Braintree, 4-0, in the South Sectional final. ... Was 15-for-15 in stealing bases. ... Team captain. ... First-year coach Matt Henriksen said he had "an enormous impact on the team on and off the field." ... Will attend Monterey Peninsula College in California.

Bridgewater-Raynham's Bobby Quill steals second base beating the throw to Weymouth's Gill Dolan during a game on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
Bridgewater-Raynham's Bobby Quill steals second base beating the throw to Weymouth's Gill Dolan during a game on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

GILL DOLAN

Weymouth

Junior shortstop set a new single-season school record for hits with 40 as the No. 3 hitter in the Wildcats' order. ... Batted .506 with 20 RBIs, 28 runs and 15 stolen bases. ... Has 71 career hits; needs 21 next spring to become the program's all-time leader. ... Led Weymouth (18-6) to its best season in years with an appearance in the Div. 1 Round of 16. ... Coach Joe Paolucci says: "Gill plays every game like it’s his last."

Shortstop Jimmy Fallon gets set to make a tag at second. Milton High baseball wins the MIAA State Championship at Polar Park in Worcester on Friday June 16, 2023
Shortstop Jimmy Fallon gets set to make a tag at second. Milton High baseball wins the MIAA State Championship at Polar Park in Worcester on Friday June 16, 2023

JIMMY FALLON

Milton

Senior infielder helped lead the Wildcats (22-3) to a second straight Div. 2 state crown. ... Batted .361 with a .519 on-base percentage. ... Had 12 RBIs and scored 24 runs. ... In the title-game victory over King Philip he walked and scored a run and delivered an RBI single. ... He called the win "one of the best moments of my life," adding, "To end my high school career by winning a state championship, it's unbelievable, especially with this group of guys."

North Quincy's Vinny O'Leary slides safely back to first as Weymouth first baseman Andrew Ferguson takes the throw during high school baseball at Libby Field in Weymouth, Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
North Quincy's Vinny O'Leary slides safely back to first as Weymouth first baseman Andrew Ferguson takes the throw during high school baseball at Libby Field in Weymouth, Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

ANDREW FERGUSON

Weymouth

Senior first baseman missed winning the Bay State Conference Triple Crown by one home run. ... Finished with a .508 average (31-for-61), 3 homers and 28 RBIs. ... Had 5 game-winning RBIs, including a walk-off homer vs. Walpole. ... Led Weymouth (18-6) to its best season in years with an appearance in the Div. 1 Round of 16. ... Two-year starter. ... Said coach Joe Paolucci: "Fergy had one of the greatest offensive seasons in Wildcat history."

Relief pitcher Tommy Mitchell and catcher Jack Finnegan start the celebration.Milton High baseball wins the MIAA State Championship at Polar Park in Worcester on Friday June 16, 2023
Relief pitcher Tommy Mitchell and catcher Jack Finnegan start the celebration.Milton High baseball wins the MIAA State Championship at Polar Park in Worcester on Friday June 16, 2023

JACK FINNEGAN

Milton

Senior catcher helped lead the Wildcats (22-3) to a second straight Div. 2 state crown. ... Batted .480 with an on-base percentage of .567. ... Had 24 RBIs and scored 16 runs. ... Drove in a run in a 6-2 win over King Philip in the state final. ... Pounced on a sac bunt attempt and started a key double play against Whitman-Hanson in the state semifinals. ... Said coach Brendan Morrissey: "The kid's an ultimate competitor."

Sam Keene of BC High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.
Sam Keene of BC High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.

SAM KEENE

BC High

Left-handed junior pitcher from Cohasset was 4-2 with a 0.45 ERA. ... Led the Eagles (14-9) to the quarterfinals of the Div. 1 tournament; they lost to eventual champ Taunton. ... Struck out 49 with 15 walks over 36 ⅓ innings. ... Only losses came to Central Catholic (1-0) and St. John's-Shrewsbury (3-2 in extra innings). ... Had a four-start stretch in which he only allowed one run in 24 innings with 36 strikeouts and 4 walks. ... Catholic Conference All-Star.

Milton starting pitcher Scott Longo delivers a pitch to a Whitman-Hanson batter during a game at Fraser Field in Lynn on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
Milton starting pitcher Scott Longo delivers a pitch to a Whitman-Hanson batter during a game at Fraser Field in Lynn on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

SCOTT LONGO

Milton

Sophomore transfer from Catholic Memorial made a huge impact in his first year as he helped lead the Wildcats (22-3) to a second straight Div. 2 state crown. ... Went 8-0 on the mound with a 1.71 ERA. ... Was 2-0 in the playoffs and didn't allow a run over 12 ⅓ innings. ... Beat Whitman-Hanson, 4-0, in the semifinals, allowing 2 hits over 6 ⅓ innings with 15 strikeouts. ... Batted .414 with 11 RBIs and 22 runs scored. ... Named to the New England Baseball Journal All-State Team.

Starting pitcher Owen McHugh leads the team with the state championship trophy.Milton High baseball wins the MIAA State Championship at Polar Park in Worcester on Friday June 16, 2023
Starting pitcher Owen McHugh leads the team with the state championship trophy.Milton High baseball wins the MIAA State Championship at Polar Park in Worcester on Friday June 16, 2023

OWEN McHUGH

Milton

Senior pitcher/shortstop helped lead the Wildcats (22-3) to a second straight Div. 2 state crown. ... Went 3-0 in the playoff run, allowing 3 earned runs over 18 ⅔ innings with 30 strikeouts and 5 walks. ... Beat King Philip 6-2 in the state final, allowing 2 runs over 5 ⅔ innings with 11 strikeouts. ... Batted .426 with 14 RBIs and 27 runs scored. ... Was 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run in the state final. ... Named to the New England Baseball Journal All-State Team. ... Quarterbacked the football team to a state runner-up finish in the fall.

Abington's Spencer Merrick scored a run during a game versus East Bridgewater on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Abington's Spencer Merrick scored a run during a game versus East Bridgewater on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

SPENCER MERRICK

Abington

Senior catcher was the South Shore League Sullivan Division MVP. ... Hit .380 and was a defensive standout in leading the Green Wave (16-9) to the Div. 4 state final as a No. 12 seed. ... His 21 RBIs tied for the team lead and his 22 walks were a team high. ... Had 7 doubles and a triple. ... Named to the New England Baseball Journal All-State Team. ... Hockey goalie. ... Will play Div. 1 baseball at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Jackson Morse of BC High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.
Jackson Morse of BC High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.

JACKSON MORSE

BC High

Senior first baseman from Braintree hit .453 with 31 RBIs. ... Led the Eagles (14-9) to the quarterfinals of the Div. 1 tournament; they lost to eventual champ Taunton. ... Had a 1.088 OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage). ... Standout fielder. ... Catholic Conference All-Star. ... Plays soccer. ... Will play Div. 1 baseball at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

Bridgewater-Raynham's Evan Samsel celebrates during a game in the Division 1 state tournament against Bishop Feehan on Monday, June 5, 2023.
Bridgewater-Raynham's Evan Samsel celebrates during a game in the Division 1 state tournament against Bishop Feehan on Monday, June 5, 2023.

EVAN SAMSEL

Bridgewater-Raynham

Senior right-handed pitcher was 2-1 with a 0.75 ERA. ... Led the ninth-seeded Trojans (18-5) to the Div. 1 quarterfinals, where they lost to eventual state runner-up Franklin. ... Opponents hits .183 against him over 46 ⅔ innings. ... Southeast Conference All-Star. ... Had two hits and drove in a pair of runs in a 3-1 win over No. 24 Bishop Feehan in the first round of the tournament.

Abington's John Sellon throws a pitch to a Norwell batter in the top of the fourth inning during his complete-game shutout of Norwell at Frolio Field on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Abington's John Sellon throws a pitch to a Norwell batter in the top of the fourth inning during his complete-game shutout of Norwell at Frolio Field on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

JOHN SELLON

Abington

Junior left-handed pitcher/center fielder carried a 6-0 record and a 1.03 ERA into the Div. 4 state final before taking the 5-0 loss against Seekonk. ... Posted complete-game playoff wins over Mashpee and Amesbury as the Green Wave (16-9) made an underdog run to the title game as a No. 12 seed. ... Hit .273 with 5 doubles and 12 RBIs from the leadoff spot. ... Coach Steve Perakslis said: "John has become the ace of the staff."

Plymouth North's Sean Petersen celebrates with Plymouth North's George Slauson after scoring a run in the top of the first inning of their game against Hingham at Hingham High on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Plymouth North's Sean Petersen celebrates with Plymouth North's George Slauson after scoring a run in the top of the first inning of their game against Hingham at Hingham High on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

GEORGE SLAUSON

Plymouth North

Junior third baseman/DH was a force in the cleanup spot in the order for the Blue Eagles, hitting .489 with 9 doubles, 2 homers and 24 RBIs. ... Led North (18-8) to the Div. 2 quarterfinals; their playoff run ended with a 1-0 loss to eventual champ Milton -- a game in which Slauson had 2 of North's 3 hits. ... Patriot League All-Star. ... Coach Dwayne Follette said he "carried us offensively" throughout the season.

Bridgewater-Raynham's Casey Wensley watches his homerun during a game versus Franklin on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
Bridgewater-Raynham's Casey Wensley watches his homerun during a game versus Franklin on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

CASEY WENSLEY

Bridgewater-Raynham

Senior third baseman was the MVP of the Southeast Conference. ... Hit .325 with a team-best 3 homers and 20 RBIs for the Trojans (18-5). ... Hit a walk-off grand slam to beat Lincoln-Sudbury. ... Hit the game-winning three-run home run to hand Franklin its first loss of the season, 5-4, after a 17-0 start. ... Homered again vs. Franklin -- a solo shot this time -- in B-R's 2-1 loss in the Div. 1 quarterfinals. ... Coach Mike Connolly calls him "our hero."

Evan Yakavonis of Whitman-Hanson High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.
Evan Yakavonis of Whitman-Hanson High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.

EVAN YAKAVONIS

Whitman-Hanson

Junior pitcher/infielder was 6-0 with a 1.86 ERA in leading the Panthers (19-5) to the Div. 2 state semifinals; it was the program's deepest postseason run since the 1989 team lost to Braintree, 4-0, in the South Sectional final. ... Struck out 46 over 41 innings. ... Was 2-0 in the playoff run with a pair of shutouts. ... Also doubled in the tying run in the seventh inning of a 3-2 comeback win over Somerset Berkley in the Round of 16.

Weymouth starting pitcher Sean Zaslaw hurls one in against North Quincy during high school baseball at Libby Field in Weymouth, Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Weymouth starting pitcher Sean Zaslaw hurls one in against North Quincy during high school baseball at Libby Field in Weymouth, Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

SEAN ZASLAW

Weymouth

Senior pitcher/outfielder went 5-0 with a 1.84 ERA for the Wildcats. ... Struck out 65 over 41 ⅔ innings. ... Had a WHIP (walks/hits per inning pitched) of 1.15. ... Batted .324 with a home run and 21 RBIs. ... Named to the New England Baseball Journal All-State Team. ... Led Weymouth (18-6) to its best season in years with an appearance in the Div. 1 Round of 16. ... Four-year starter. ... Will play Div. 1 baseball at Bryant University.

SECOND TEAM

Milton High football coach Steve Dembowski poses with former New England Patriot linebacker Andre Tippett, now the team’s Executive Director of Community Affairs, after being selected as the New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week. Also shown are Milton players Owen McHugh (No. 12), K.J. Beckett (No. 9) and Jack Finnegan (No. 6).
Milton High football coach Steve Dembowski poses with former New England Patriot linebacker Andre Tippett, now the team’s Executive Director of Community Affairs, after being selected as the New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week. Also shown are Milton players Owen McHugh (No. 12), K.J. Beckett (No. 9) and Jack Finnegan (No. 6).

K.J. BECKETT

Milton

Senior first baseman hit .377 with a .438 on-base percentage to help lead the Wildcats (22-3) to a second straight Div. 2 state championship. ... Drove in 26 runs and scored 16 runs. ... Scored the first run in Milton's 4-0 victory over Whitman-Hanson in the state semifinals. ... Football standout.

Whitman-Hanson's Ryan Carroll throws out a runner during a game against Marshfield on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.
Whitman-Hanson's Ryan Carroll throws out a runner during a game against Marshfield on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

RYAN CARROLL

Whitman-Hanson

Senior captain/center fielder hit .408 out of the leadoff spot for the Panthers, who made it to the Div. 2 state semifinals. ... Tied for the team lead with 15 stolen bases. ... Will try to walk on at Div. 1 Quinnipiac University.

Weymouth's Andrew Daley races to first after hitting a fly ball against North Quincy during high school baseball at Libby Field in Weymouth, Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Weymouth's Andrew Daley races to first after hitting a fly ball against North Quincy during high school baseball at Libby Field in Weymouth, Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

ANDREW DALEY

Weymouth

Sophomore second baseman hit .405 and scored a Bay State Conference-leading 33 runs in helping the Wildcats (18-6) to their best season in years. ... Drove in 21 runs. ... Had a 1.064 OPS. ... Two-year starter has 53 career hits.

Braintree's Charlie DiMartino, center, lines up a shot on Hingham goalie Luke Merian, left, as Hingham's Bobby Falvey, right, defends during boys hockey at Pilgrim Arena in Hingham, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022.
Braintree's Charlie DiMartino, center, lines up a shot on Hingham goalie Luke Merian, left, as Hingham's Bobby Falvey, right, defends during boys hockey at Pilgrim Arena in Hingham, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022.

CHARLIE DIMARTINO

Braintree

Senior center fielder hit .385 for the Wamps (11-11), who again qualified for the Div. 1 playoffs and won a preliminary-round game. ... Had 5 doubles, a homer and 6 RBIs out of the leadoff spot. ... Scored 17 runs. ... Drew 13 walks. ... Stole 5 bases. ... Hockey standout.

Oliver Ames's Patrick Finnerty reacts after hitting a double during a game versus Stoughton on Monday, May 16, 2022.
Oliver Ames's Patrick Finnerty reacts after hitting a double during a game versus Stoughton on Monday, May 16, 2022.

PATRICK FINNERTY

Oliver Ames

Senior pitcher/center fielder was the Hockomock League's batting champ. ... Had an OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage) of 1.215. ... Two-time team MVP. ... Team captain. ... Will play Div. 2 baseball at Bentley University.

Braintree's Jack Fitzgerald, top, gets his teammates pumped-up before a game versus Taunton, on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Braintree's Jack Fitzgerald, top, gets his teammates pumped-up before a game versus Taunton, on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

JACK FITZGERALD

Braintree

Senior first baseman hit .308 for the Wamps (11-11), who again qualified for the Div. 1 playoffs and won a preliminary-round game. ... Had 5 homers and 20 RBIs. ... Scored 21 runs and drew 15 walks. ... Will play Div. 1 baseball at the University of Dayton.

Sophomore Jack Keane pitches to a batter during baseball practice at Marshfield High on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
Sophomore Jack Keane pitches to a batter during baseball practice at Marshfield High on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

JACK KEANE

Marshfield

Senior pitcher was 6-2 with a 1.13 ERA during the regular season for the Rams (10-11), who made it to the Div. 1 playoffs. ... Struck out 66 over 56 innings with just 9 walks and 40 hits. ... Completed seven of his eight starts. ... Made a pair of relief appearances. ... Won 10 games over the last two seasons.

Hanover's Gabe Knudsen pitches during a game against Plymouth South on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
Hanover's Gabe Knudsen pitches during a game against Plymouth South on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

GABE KNUDSEN

Hanover

Junior right-hander was 6-2 with a 1.13 ERA for the Hawks (13-6), who qualified for the Div. 3 playoffs. ... Had 94 strikeouts and 17 walks. ... Had an 18-strikeout game vs. Scituate. ... Batted .375 (21 for 56) with a home run and 16 RBIs. ... Posted a 1.047 OPS. ... Member of golf team.

Cohasset's Luc Lefevre throws a pitch during the bottom of the fourth inning of their game against Scituate at Scituate High on Friday, May 26, 2023. Cohasset would win 7-6 after a play at the plate ended the game.
Cohasset's Luc Lefevre throws a pitch during the bottom of the fourth inning of their game against Scituate at Scituate High on Friday, May 26, 2023. Cohasset would win 7-6 after a play at the plate ended the game.

LUC LeFEVRE

Cohasset

Junior left-handed pitcher/DH starred on the mound and at the plate for the Skippers (10-12). ... Went 9-2 with a 2.04 ERA, striking out 85 over 55 innings. ... Opponents hit .192 against him. ... Batted .377 with 3 doubles, a triple, a home run and 19 RBIs. ... Plays golf. ... Member of debate team.

Southeastern pitcher Dylan Major during a game versus Norwell on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Southeastern pitcher Dylan Major during a game versus Norwell on Friday, May 5, 2023.

DYLAN MAJOR

Southeastern

Senior left-hander posted a 1.45 ERA this spring, striking out 72 over 50 innings. ... Threw a no-hitter vs. Blue Hills and a 9-inning complete-game win over Diman with 12 strikeouts. ... Was 4-1 vs. Mayflower Athletic Conference opponents. ... Will study finance at Bristol Community College.

East Bridgewater senior Ray McNaught signs his letter of intent to play baseball at Quinnipiac University in a ceremony at East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. McNaught, was joined by his parents (Dave and Meghan), siblings (David, Kaitlyn, Elizabeth and Emily), grandmother (Anna McNaught) with teammates and coaches.

RAY McNAUGHT

East Bridgewater

This 6-5 senior right-hander was 5-2 with a 1.72 ERA in leading the Vikings (14-8) to the Div. 3 Round of 16. ... Struck out 66 over 44 2/3 innings. ... No-hit Norwell. ... Was 4-0 with a 0.00 ERA in South Shore League starts. ... Will pitch at Div. 1 Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut.

Cohasset's Luc Nivaud throws out a runner during a game against Carver on Thursday, May 12, 2022.
Cohasset's Luc Nivaud throws out a runner during a game against Carver on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

LUC NIVAUD

Cohasset

Senior shortstop/third baseman was the South Shore League Tobin Division's Player of the Year. ... Hit .464 with 2 homers, 13 RBIs and 26 runs. ... Had a .608 on-base percentage. ... Had 7 doubles, 5 triples, 17 walks and 15 stolen bases. ... Will play Div. 2 baseball at Franklin Pierce University (Rindge, New Hampshire).

Vinny O'Leary of North Quincy High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.
Vinny O'Leary of North Quincy High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.

VINNY O'LEARY

North Quincy

This senior was a three-year starter at shortstop for the Raiders. ... Hit .438 with 16 RBIs, 22 runs and 22 steals. ... Had a 1.106 OPS. ... For his career he hit .342 with 32 RBIs, 48 runs and 30 stolen bases. ... Plays hockey. ... Will study exercise science at Saint Joseph's College of Maine.

Hanover's Jake Pelish dives safely into home under the tag of Rockland catcher Spencer Merrick of Abington to score on Tanner Paul's pinch-hit, two-run single in the sixth inning of the District 10 American Legion Baseball Playoffs at Hanover High School, Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
Hanover's Jake Pelish dives safely into home under the tag of Rockland catcher Spencer Merrick of Abington to score on Tanner Paul's pinch-hit, two-run single in the sixth inning of the District 10 American Legion Baseball Playoffs at Hanover High School, Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

JAKE PELISH

Hanover

Senior center fielder hit .290 for the Hawks (13-6) in leading them to the Div. 3 state tournament. ... Had 11 RBIs and a 0.791 OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage). ... Standout defensive player.

Weymouth's Jack Reyes, left, yells to teammate to slide coming into home as North Quincy catcher Max Gaudiano, right, runs after an errant throw during high school baseball at Libby Field in Weymouth, Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Weymouth's Jack Reyes, left, yells to teammate to slide coming into home as North Quincy catcher Max Gaudiano, right, runs after an errant throw during high school baseball at Libby Field in Weymouth, Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

JACK REYES

Weymouth

Sophomore pitcher was 6-3 with a 2.01 ERA and a 0.981 WHIP (walks/hits per inning pitched) in helping the Wildcats (18-6) to their best season in years. ... Struck out 61 over 52 innings. ... Bay State Conference All-Star. ... Weymouth's No. 2 pitcher this season, he projects to be the staff ace next spring.

Abington third baseman Henry Rogers reaches for a throw on a stolen-base attempt in the Div. 4 state championship game at Polar Park in Worcester on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Abington third baseman Henry Rogers reaches for a throw on a stolen-base attempt in the Div. 4 state championship game at Polar Park in Worcester on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

HENRY ROGERS

Abington

Junior infielder/pitcher helped lead the Green Wave (16-9) to the Div. 4 state championship game. ... Hit .305 with 21 RBIs (tied for team lead) and 24 runs (No. 2 on the team). ... Went 4-2 with a 3.45 ERA with 23 strikeouts and 11 walks over 46 2/3 innings. ... National Honor Society member.

Wilfred Santiago of Archbishop Williams High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.
Wilfred Santiago of Archbishop Williams High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.

WILFRED SANTIAGO

Archbishop Williams

Junior catcher from Avon hit .417 with 2 homers and 23 RBIs in leading the Bishops (13-10) to the Div. 3 Round of 16. ... Had a .520 on-base percentage. ... Had a 5-RBI game vs. Putnam Votech in the playoffs. ... Will play Div. 1 baseball at St. Peter's University in New Jersey.

Chris Swirbalus of Archbishop Williams High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.
Chris Swirbalus of Archbishop Williams High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.

CHRIS SWIRBALUS

Archbishop Williams

Junior pitcher from Hingham was 4-4 with a save and a 1.66 ERA in leading the Bishops (13-10) to the Div. 3 Round of 16. ... Struck out 46 over 50 2/3 innings. ... Threw a 3-hit shutout vs. Middleboro. ... Has 9 career wins and 5 career saves. ... Two-year staff ace.

Middleboro senior Justin Tullish signs his letter of intent to play baseball at Stonehill College in a ceremony at Middleboro High School on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. Tullish, was joined by his parents (Jay and Sandra), siblings (Nate, Ryan and Payton), coaches Josh Porter and Mike Bruemmel, athletic director Ryan Sylvia and school principal Paul Branagan.

JUSTIN TULLISH

Middleboro

Senior batted .524 with 11 RBIs and posted a 2.70 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 16⅔ innings before suffering a partially torn elbow ligament this spring. ... For his career, he hit .346 with 48 RBIs and had a 5-3 record with a 2.23 ERA. ... Will play Div. 1 baseball at Stonehill College.

Chris Walsh of Duxbury High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.
Chris Walsh of Duxbury High has been named to The Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic Baseball Team.

CHRIS WALSH

Duxbury

Senior shortstop hit .400 with 3 homers and 20 RBIs in leading the Dragons (15-8) to the Div. 2 playoffs. ... Scored 21 runs and stole 14 bases. ... Two-time Patriot League All-Star hit .397 as a junior. ... Will play Div. 1 baseball at Northeastern University.

HONORABLE MENTION

Aidan Blake, Pembroke

Anthony Carey, Braintree

Pat Cummings, Abington

Garrett Fisher, Norwell

Harrison Fitzpatrick, Oliver Ames

Brendan Goonan, Bridgewater-Raynham

Matthew Hart, Canton

Jason Kelly, Cardinal Spellman

Derek Lopes, Carver

Greg Mayo, Archbishop Williams

John McDonald, Hanover

Alex McGowan, Hingham

Mark McKay, Plymouth North

Jackson O'Brien, Brockton

Stephen Ondrick, Archbishop Williams

Nicky Peterson, Silver Lake

Jackson Richard, BC High

Jayson Ruehs, Plymouth South

James Sheedy, West Bridgewater

Nate Tullish, Middleboro

Ian White, Rockland

This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: South Shore High School Baseball All-Scholastic Team