Baseball
Coaches of the Year
Gerard Lambert, Xaverian
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It took Xaverian 17 years but finally the school can celebrate a conference title thanks in part to its coach. Lambert, who was a part of the Catholic Conference champions in 1987, held arguably the most consistent team in EMass this year reaching the Globe top spot twice and holding it at seasons end. He then took home the first South Sectional championship in school history adding a win to his career mark of 45-21. Lambert gives the all the credit to his team saying, "They have worked tirelessly to become a championship caliber team." Lambert also enjoyed success at the collegiate level where he was named third team all-american at Holy Cross in 1991 and 1992. | |
Kirk Fredericks, Lincoln-Sudbury
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Consistency and success are two words that describe Fredericks. Division 2 North champions describes the team he coaches. But by no means is he a stranger to sucess. In 2002 his team took home the North sectional title while in his three season at Lincoln-Sudbury, his teams have dominated the Dual County League as three-peat champions while compiling a 59-11 record overall. An All-Scholastic in 1992, Fredericks is quick to share the sucess of his team with his assistant coaches Bob Kinffin, Al Fordiani, and Matt Marrenghi. "They are three people that have worked with each of our kids for four years and are keys to our success." | |
Bill Pettingell, Newburyport
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Say hello to the newest member of the 500 club. "I loved winning number 500 with this team," said Pettingell, who has amassed a 500-231 record in 33 years of coaching. This year Newburyport went 15-8 and soared to the Cape Ann League title. The Clippers finished the season on a 10-game win streak to end the season, and qualified for the tournament where they reached the North quarterfinals. Many of Pettingell's team will return next season giving him a strong core to build around and they will shoot for more wins. A graduate of Providence College, Pettingell also coaches golf at Newburyport and enjoys traveling and sightseeing in the offseason. | |
Players of the Year
Ryan Moorer, Peabody
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Gatorade player of the year, a 9-1 record, and did we mention 12th round pick of the Chicago Cubs? Moorer was instrumental in the Tanners North Sectional title this season winning in both games he started. At 6-3 he is as intimidating as he was unhittable this season with a 0.52 ERA and 114 strikouts in 66 innings. Moorer showed why he is so valuable to the Tanners in the championship game coming on to pitch 1 innings striking out four to secure the win. He was the MVP of the Greater Boston League after making it to the all-star team for the third year. He was offered a scholarship to Maryland to pitch for the Terps. He also played basketball and golf where he was a GBL All-Star. | |
Nate Freiman, Wellesley
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As a pitcher and first baseman, Freiman is captain of a 15-8 team that advanced to the Division 2 South semifinals, MVP of the Bay State League, a 7-1 record on the season, and posted a .500 average at the plate. And he's only a junior. In the tournament against Coyle-Cassidy, Freiman went the distance fanning eight while allowing only five hits and two runs in a 8-2 win. The 6-7 Freiman was a three-year starter at Wellseley and has been a BSL first team all-star the last two years. He excells in the classroom as a member of the National Honor Society. In his senior season, he has had a full schedule serving as captain of the indoor track team and the editor of his school newspaper. | |
Mike Hinkley, Cardinal Spellman
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This captain pitched his way to a 10-1 record with a 1.40 ERA, and 96 strikeouts. Not bad for a football player. Hinkley will attend Merrimack College on a football scholarship but still owned a career 17-6 record on the mound and a .400 career batting average. He batted .500 for the season with a home run and 27 RBI in leading Spellman to the South semifinals before bowing out to Hull. Hinkley was the Cardinals savior, pitching 5 shutout innings of relief and striking out 10 to lead Spellman in their comeback win over Norwell. He was named co-MVP of the Catholic Central League along with Mike Hickey of Fenwick. The senior served as captain of both the basketball and the football team where he was also an all-scholastic. | |
The All-Scholastics
John Barker, Xaverian
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Is there anything the kid can't do? After being named All-Scholastic in football he followed it up with an appearance on the baseball list. Barker was one of the catalysts for a Xaverian team the ended the regular season ranked No. 1. He posted a 9-2 record with a 1.47 ERA. He threw a no-hitter against Waltham and had several key pitching performances, earning him Catholic Conference All-Star honors. He was a finalist for MVP of the league. Barker was no slouch at the plate either with a .320 average, 20 runs scored, and 19 steals from the leadoff spot. Barker got the win to clinch the South sectional championship for the Hawks, going the distance against a powerful BC High offense. He will attend Ohio State in the fall for football. | |
Jared Barnes, Bishop-Feehan
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As a junior, Barnes went 8-2 and led Bishop Feehan to the Division 2 South semifinals. Barnes was cool under pressure both during the season and in the tournament. He got the decision in Bishop Feehan's 10-0 win over Dartmouth clinching the division, then in the first round against Scituate he threw a complete game four-hitter striking out 10. Finally, against Bellingham in the second round he hit a two-run home run to win the game, 7-6. On the season he was a tough out, batting .339 with four home runs and 21 runs batted in. His biggest asset to the team was his pitching though, where in addition to his eight wins he had a 1.21 ERA and struck out 82 batters while walking only 15. | |
Jim Cassidy, Medway
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His numbers speak for themselves. The 6-2 flamethrower posted a 0.86 ERA this season. Want more? He also had a 5-2 pitching record, a .489 batting average, with two home runs, 17 runs batted in, and will attend the University of South Florida in the fall. The Mustangs relied on the right-hander in going 15-8 and earning a trip to the Division 3 South semifinals. For his baseball career, he was 20-4 and a four-time Tri-Valley League All-Star. He also played football for the Mustangs where he was a three time all-star and a league MVP. The senior enjoys working on his family farm when he is not mowing down opposing batters. | |
Adam Cole, Lincoln-Sudbury
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Cole was the anchor of the Division 2 North Sectional champs, going 2-0 in the postseason while allowing two earned runs. The junior was MVP of the Dual County League after an undefeated 9-0 season in which he never allowed more than a single earned run in any start. "The first nine games, he carried us on his back, batting over .600, " said coach Kirk Fredericks. But Cole flourished at pitcher where he had a 0.85 ERA, two one-hitters, 77 strikeouts, while walking only 24 in 65 innings. At the plate he was a menace to opposing pitchers, batting .429 with 15 RBI. The two-time DCL All-Star and honor student will be back for more next year and will be captain of the football team in the fall. | |
Ryan Dooley, North Reading
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The good news for North Reading opponents is that Ryan Dooley's season is over. The bad news is he will be back stronger next year. The Cape Ann League MVP was also one of the most dominant pitchers in EMass this season and will represent North Reading in the EMass All-Star game. Despite a first-round exit at the hands of Shawsheen, Dooley shined for the Hornets going 9-2 in the regular season, with 108 strikeouts and a 1.06 ERA in 72 innings of work. "Without question he is our offensive and defensive leader, but pitching is where he showed his strength," said North Reading coach Frank Carey. Dooley lead the offense batting .400 with 17 RBI. | |
Aaron Greenblatt, Brookline
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Not often do you find a pitcher and catcher that excels at both. Rarely do you find one capable of leading a team on a nine-game win streak and to the Division 1 South semifinals either. Greenblatt posted a 1.17 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 49 innings. When he wasn't on the mound, he was throwing out 40 percent of runners as the Bay State Carey Divison MVP. At the plate he had a .315 average, with 18 RBI, and 22 walks. Brookline coach Joe Campagna describes Greenblatt as a "self-made player who made himself into top-notch catcher and then this year, a pitcher." As a pitcher he has been clocked at 90 mph, and the two-time Bay State All-Star will pitch for Northeastern in the fall. | |
Mike Hickey, Bishop Fenwick
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Where would Bishop Fenwick be without him? Hickey shared Catholic Central MVP honors with Cardinal Spellman's Mike Hinkley and for good reason. The junior pitcher was 7-2 with a 0.65 ERA and allowed only 12 runs all season while striking out 58. Even more impressive was that only six runs he gave up were earned and opponents hit only .174 against him. "He is very composed on the mound. He beat Spellman for the league title and limited a Lynnfield team that had been hitting the ball well to one run," said coach Kevin McCarthy of his star pitcher. Hickey has the luxury of throwing three pitches - a fastball, curveball, and change - for strikes. | |
Andrew Long, St. John's Prep
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Being MVP of arguably the tougest league this season makes Long an unanimous choice. Season stats of .459 average, six home runs and 22 RBI didn't hurt his cause either. Long led the Prep offense in batting average and home runs. The best hitter in the league was also a standout pitcher, going 6-1 with an ERA just under 2.00. For his career he was 9-1 pitching and got the win in Prep's Catholic Conference-clinching game aginst BC High last season. Long pitched a complete game, three hitter in a 1-0 win over Xaverian and called it his best game of the season. The honor student standout will continue his baseball career at Saint Anselm College. | |
Mike Nadolny, Billerica
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UMass-Lowell made a smart decision in accepting this pitcher. Nadolny was a marvel on the mound, going 8-1 with 64 strikeouts, and a 0.91 ERA, allowing a sparse eight runs in 61 innings. He pitched the Indians right up to the Division 1 North final where they tasted defeat at the hands of Peabody. Opponents found it hard getting on base against him as he allowed 41 hits for a .179 opponents batting average. The honor student had three straight shutouts and went 29 straight scoreless innings at one point this year. He was named to the Merrimack Valley All-Conference team and Division 2 Player of the Year. | |
Mark Ostrander, Hopkinton
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The Maine Black Bears hope that Ostrander can bring home runners like he did at Hopkinton this year. The 6-2 outfielder batted .463 with eight home runs, 30 runs, and 33 RBI. Ostrander was a four-year starter at Hopkinton and was voted to the Tri-Valley League All-Star team three seasons. This year was his crowning moment as he was named MVP of the league and led Hopkinton to the Division 2 South Sectional championship; the first ever in school history. On the big stage Ostrander went 2-for-4 with four RBI in Hopkinton's championship win over Somerset. "He has always been a dream to coach and a physical leader," said Hopkinton coach Steve Simoes of Ostrander. | |
Matt Stafford, Plymouth North
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One of the leading hitters in EMass all season, Stafford packs power in his bat and has a knack for bringing his teammates home. Stafford hit .507, with nine home runs, and 43 runs batted in this season for the Blue Eagles. Despite a first-round loss, the first baseman's offense helped Plymouth North to a 15-5 record and a No. 4 seed in the tournament. A two-sport star, he played football in the fall and in Friday's Shrine Football All-Star Classic. The National Honor Society member will attend Trinity College to play football and baseball. He enjoys skiing and wiffleball when away from the gridiron and the diamond. | |
Adam Tempesta, Brockton
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Big Three MVP, a .405 average, 13 stolen bases, 15 RBI, a home run, and he's only a junior, which means next year he can do it all again. For his career, the three-year shortstop is hitting .325 with 24 runs batted in. He has been named to three straight conference all-star teams before being named MVP this season. When away from the diamond, his love of sports leads him to the track where he ran as a sophomore, or the football field where he played this season. He was the leader of a Brockton team that was Big Three Conference champs and finished the season 13-7. "Adam would take over games for us at shortstop giving us a chance to win," said Brockton coach David Fouracre. | |
