Gatorade POY Candidates/ Front-Runners

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O'Brien from Scituate, who is going to the University of Georgia next year, is having a great season so far.

i think ben hart from portsmouth. committed to vermont. piching well and not to shabby with the bat.

In CT, I don't see anyone other than Esposito winning it, especially since the paper said that Jolin is resting a sore arm.
CT features quite a bit of talent this year.

I agree on Hart. Best all-around player in the state.

Who got the loss for South in that first game? I thought it was AJ.

How is Esposito doing this year?

Those stats for Gandossy are pretty impressive

Hows Springer hitting?

Bazdanes how many games has he pitched? 1-0 with 21 k's? did he get a ND? If he continues to pitch like that I don't see why he wouldn't get it.

Keith Bilodeau was 3-0 with 43 strikeouts in 24 innings and a 0.00 ERA as of last week.

Esposito has a couple of HR's, hits well, runs well, has a live arm, the best player in the state. I am sure other players will have better stats but the fact remains that he is the best player in the state.
Vandy bound but draft awaits for Esposito, IMO.
However, there are players from CT goign to the ACC, SEC, Atlantic 10,Big East all over so the group as a whole is pretty strong.

The Hewitt kid at Salisbury is having a monster year too.

Yeah CT has a good variety of kids going to many good places.

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Originally posted by Hard Hitter:
How is Esposito doing this year?

Those stats for Gandossy are pretty impressive

Hows Springer hitting?

Bazdanes how many games has he pitched? 1-0 with 21 k's? did he get a ND? If he continues to pitch like that I don't see why he wouldn't get it.

Hard Hitter, Have you seen Gandossy play this year?

AJ got a no decision as he went 6 strong with a 2-0 lead and the releiver that came in for the save blew it. AJ has thrown 2 games and is slated to pitch on Wednesday April 30 vs Pinkerton.

From what we have been told he as well as Zapenas are the front runners in NH.

Can't rule out guys from the smaller schools. Chris Walker, from HB, and Larry Longo, from Derryfield are outstanding ballplayers.

Also can't rule out the possibility that the powers that be may decide we don't have a POY again this year.

In Rhode Island, Ryan Westmoreland won last year as a junior. Anyone know if Westie can win twice?

holden

what are o'brien's numberS ??

ch, can't recall off the top of my head, but if you go to masslive.com, click on "forums" and then on "emass baseball" there are a number of posts from which you should be able to piece it together.

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Originally posted by Holden Caulfield:

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Originally posted by Hard Hitter:
How is Esposito doing this year?

Those stats for Gandossy are pretty impressive

Hows Springer hitting?

Bazdanes how many games has he pitched? 1-0 with 21 k's? did he get a ND? If he continues to pitch like that I don't see why he wouldn't get it.

Hard Hitter, Have you seen Gandossy play this year?

No, I live about a half hour from where he goes to school..I think they have a game closer to where I live in a couple weeks..What about you?

HH, That was a trick question.

I'm pretty sure I saw "him" at PG in Wareham. Looked really good.

Ah, I hear good things about that showcase..You think he has a chance to get drafted? I'd say he has the best shot for lower Fairfield County..I think from New Haven above this year for baseball is stronger.

Don't be so sure what you are "told", trust me I speak from experience. Jon McMahon was told that he was by far the front runner. He had the 4+ g.p.a, the stats on the field and the early signing. The award went to a kid from Salem who only beat Jon in rbi's.
Who has the better grades? That is a part of the selection process.

Who exactly picks the POY?

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Originally posted by Hard Hitter:
Ah, I hear good things about that showcase..You think he has a chance to get drafted? I'd say he has the best shot for lower Fairfield County..I think from New Haven above this year for baseball is stronger.

i don't know the answer to that question. Honestly, I saw the Zunino kid at Sunshine East last June and none of the catchers at PG Wareham were even close to that kid. Of course that may be a very unfair comparison since PG has him rated #3 in the Class of 2009!

I see. Well I think I'll check out Gandossy, I've seen Esposito last year.

Good luck with that. It should be an interesting endeavor to say the least.

HC


if you can get a chance tomorrow give me a buzz---800-78203672

Tom

I'll call in the AM and then I'm off to my first-ever trip to Vegas.

gotcha

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Who exactly picks the POY?

Gatorade POY Awards

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Originally posted by TRhit:
HC


if you can get a chance tomorrow give me a buzz---800-78203672

Tom

TR, I left you a voice message.

Hey everyone I just wanted to name a ballplayer I've seen in CT. My son plays at Platt High School in Meriden and we recently played Bristol Eastern.Eastern's SS is an absolute stud.He has to go 6'2, 6'3 very smooth hands and probably the best arm across the diamond I've seen at that age.My son talked to him when he was at 2nd base and the kid was unsure of where he was goin. At the plate parents told me he has trouble but the game we played he ripped everything. There was about 3-4 scouts behind home plate im guessing taking a look at this kid. I was so impressed I went to see him again with my son and he went 4-5 with two bombs and is arm looked even stronger!! Guessing he can probably bring it on the mound to. Thanks and try and take a look at this kid last name is Anderson, not sure of his first.I'll try and get more info, unsure of his numbers for the POY award though.

I think he's going to F&P

I believe you are talking about Brett Anderson

Yup that is him.F&P, what school is that?Is that a Division 1 school?.TRHit do you know any more information on this kid.I'm sure the draft will be knocking on his door come June.I'm just curious becuase he really impressed me along with other fathers on Platt's team.Never really heard or knew of him until this year,maybe a sleeper, who knows.

Here’s a report on Brett Anderson

Brett Anderson is a 2008 SS/3B from Bristol Eastern HS, residing in Bristol, Connecticut, with a 6'2"/170 pound frame. Brett has a lean and athletic frame. He hits from a slightly open stance with high hands. Anderson has good bat speed and quick hands. He has a line drive swing plane and will continue to get better as he continues to face better pitching. Brett has a very strong arm across the infield at 91 mph with great carry. He has soft hands with a quick transfer and solid range defensively. Anderson went on the mound as well. He has long arm action with good arm speed. He showed an 84 mph fastball with arm side run and raw mechanics. Brett does not normally pitch but with a 91 mph arm across the infield it might not be a bad idea. He is a good student.

We graded him a very high 9.5 and he is currently ranked #344 in the nation by pgcrosschecker.

His strengths include a very strong arm, good actions and hands along with a lot of potential..
Areas to improve include running speed.
His ceiling will be determined by how well he progresses as a hitter.
He also could develop greatly as a pitcher.

I think he is committed to Franklin Pierce

Franklin Pierce University is a powerhouse Division II program in Rindge , NH---great faciltiy

91 across the infield is very good, what are his stats like?

Divison 2 powerhouse isn't too bad either,probably compares to soem Division 1's maybe.Hard Hitter his stats are a good question.I'm guessing well above .400 with some power numbers and great defensive stats as well.I wish him the best of luck, great ballplayer and tremendous future.Any other players of Anderson's caliber in the state this year?

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Originally posted by panthersdadCT:
Divison 2 powerhouse isn't too bad either,probably compares to soem Division 1's maybe.Hard Hitter his stats are a good question.I'm guessing well above .400 with some power numbers and great defensive stats as well.I wish him the best of luck, great ballplayer and tremendous future.Any other players of Anderson's caliber in the state this year?

Esposito, Jolin, Springer, Hewitt, Dwyer, Gandossy, Cooper, but out of those 7, 4 of them go to Prep Schools