By CARSON WERNER Gage Ziehl powered the lineup and was the ace for a Penfield squad which won 16 games and finished as the Class AA sectional runner-up last season. The 6-foot senior was named Monroe County Division I Co-Player of the Year. At the dish, the 6-foot junior paced the Patriots in batting average (.476), doubles (10), on-base percentage (.539), slugging percentage … [Read more...] about Gage Ziehl powered Penfield’s lineup and led the rotation
Greece Olympia’s diamond in the rough: Mike Matteson
By CARSON WERNER Mike Matteson was a staple in the lineup for a Greece Olympia squad which averaged 4.4 runs per game. The 5-foot-10 senior collected 16 hits in 51 at-bats (.314 batting average) in 2019, including three doubles. Matteson's other 13 base knocks were singles. He brought in 10 runs, posted a .373 slugging percentage and .444 on-base percentage. Matteson swiped … [Read more...] about Greece Olympia’s diamond in the rough: Mike Matteson
Pittsford Mendon’s dependable backstop: Kyle Hennessey
By CARSON WERNER Kyle Hennessey made his mark behind the plate in his only varsity season on a Pittsford Mendon squad which won 14 games and advanced to the Class A1 sectional semifinals as the No. 4 seed. In 77 plate appearances, the 6-foot catcher recorded 16 hits, including three doubles. Hennessey's hits total ranked fifth on the team and doubles tied for third. The … [Read more...] about Pittsford Mendon’s dependable backstop: Kyle Hennessey
Nick Rowland helped continue Avon’s successful culture
By CARSON WERNER Nick Rowland excelled on the baseball field for an Avon squad coming off a state title and finished the 2019 season with 12 wins and a spot in the C1 sectional quarterfinals as the No. 7 seed. The 6-foot-2 senior collected 20 hits in 62 at-bats (.323 batting average) last year, including three doubles and a home run. Rowland's lone home run was a grand slam on … [Read more...] about Nick Rowland helped continue Avon’s successful culture
Gananda’s ace in waiting: Patrick Walsh
By CARSON WERNER Slotted as the No. 3 pitcher behind Zach Ciprich and Tim McClare, Patrick Walsh played a valuable role in Gananda's run last season which resulted in a sectional title and a state semifinals berth. The 5-foot-8 pitcher posted a 3-1 record with a 0.92 earned run average last season. Walsh's earned run average ranked second on the staff and wins third. He … [Read more...] about Gananda’s ace in waiting: Patrick Walsh