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No local high school baseball team won a state championship either on the public school or Catholic school level this season.
But plenty of talent was displayed.
Soon, The Journal News/lohud will unveil its selections for both Westchester/Putnam and Rockland players of the year.
Below is a poll that asks readers to select one regional winner, encompassing all three counties, the Readers Choice, presented by White Plains Hospital.
The poll will close at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 8.
The winner's name will be published in our all-stars package but the vote will have no impact on The Journal News/lohud's own all-star selections.
The senior catcher, who's committed to play for Div. I Miami but who could be selected in the MLB Draft, not only is a talented backstop but also a very productive hitter and extremely fast runner, especially for a catcher. Diaz hit .418, scored 54 runs, drove in 18, hit three home runs and smoked the basepaths, swiping 38 bases. Those numbers helped him earn him the CHSAA AA-1 Player of the Year honor.
The two-sport star, who was the Gaels' starting QB last fall, had a big spring at shortstop, where he's known for his strong arm and quickness. Also highly regarded as a hitter, Guzman is committed to Div. I Maryland but is a potential MLB draft choice, He hit .431 with 44 hits and 40 RBI. He had two home runs and was a huge threat every time he got on base with 36 steals.
The senior pitcher and first baseman was a huge contributor for Tappan Zee, both on the mound and with the bat. He hit .388 and drove in 25 runs. But it's for pitching that Div. I Stony Brook successfully recruited him. The southpaw did something almost unheard of, going the entire season without yielding an earned run. That was over 46 innings. He was 6-1 with 65 strikeouts in 46 innings.
The junior first baseman, third baseman and pitcher excelled at all three positions. He hit .343 with a .477 on-base percentage, drove in 22 runs and stole nine bases. More impressive, the righty went 7-0 on the mound, holding hitters to a .133 batting average. He pitched to an ERA of just 1.00, striking out 57 in 49 innings.
The senior righty, who was Mahopac's ace, pitched to an ERA under 1.00 for a second straight year at 0.76. Masciarelli, who is committed to pitch for Div. I Wagner next year but could possibly be drafted, went 6-1 with 86 strikeouts in just 46 innings.
The senior pitcher and DH could be drafted but might be bypassed only because he has made it clear he will honor his commitment to play for and attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He hit an impressive .345. But it was on the mound that Miller really stood out. Sometimes touching 95 mph on the radar gun, the 6-2 righty went 5-2 with a microscopic 0.20 ERA In just 35 1/3 innings and struck out 74 batters.
The senior shortstop, who has committed to playing for Div. I Binghamton but is expected to be selected in the upcoming MLB draft and participated in the recent MLB combine, was the only player from New York to receive All-American honors from the American Baseball Coaches Association. He was selected second team. Plunkett hit .485 over 26 games with an impressive .611 on-base percentage. He drove in 28 runs, scored 26 runs and clubbed six home runs. He also drew 28 walks and stole 23 bases for his Section 1 Class AAA championship team.
Nancy Haggerty covers sports for The Journal News/lohud.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Vote for Baseball Readers Choice, presented by White Plains Hospital
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But plenty of talent was displayed.
Soon, The Journal News/lohud will unveil its selections for both Westchester/Putnam and Rockland players of the year.
Below is a poll that asks readers to select one regional winner, encompassing all three counties, the Readers Choice, presented by White Plains Hospital.
The poll will close at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 8.
The winner's name will be published in our all-stars package but the vote will have no impact on The Journal News/lohud's own all-star selections.
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Devin Diaz, Iona Prep
The senior catcher, who's committed to play for Div. I Miami but who could be selected in the MLB Draft, not only is a talented backstop but also a very productive hitter and extremely fast runner, especially for a catcher. Diaz hit .418, scored 54 runs, drove in 18, hit three home runs and smoked the basepaths, swiping 38 bases. Those numbers helped him earn him the CHSAA AA-1 Player of the Year honor.
Julian Guzman, Iona Prep
The two-sport star, who was the Gaels' starting QB last fall, had a big spring at shortstop, where he's known for his strong arm and quickness. Also highly regarded as a hitter, Guzman is committed to Div. I Maryland but is a potential MLB draft choice, He hit .431 with 44 hits and 40 RBI. He had two home runs and was a huge threat every time he got on base with 36 steals.
Kaleb Hetzel, Tappan Zee
The senior pitcher and first baseman was a huge contributor for Tappan Zee, both on the mound and with the bat. He hit .388 and drove in 25 runs. But it's for pitching that Div. I Stony Brook successfully recruited him. The southpaw did something almost unheard of, going the entire season without yielding an earned run. That was over 46 innings. He was 6-1 with 65 strikeouts in 46 innings.
Gavin Keating, Pelham
The junior first baseman, third baseman and pitcher excelled at all three positions. He hit .343 with a .477 on-base percentage, drove in 22 runs and stole nine bases. More impressive, the righty went 7-0 on the mound, holding hitters to a .133 batting average. He pitched to an ERA of just 1.00, striking out 57 in 49 innings.
Nick Masciarelli, Mahopac
The senior righty, who was Mahopac's ace, pitched to an ERA under 1.00 for a second straight year at 0.76. Masciarelli, who is committed to pitch for Div. I Wagner next year but could possibly be drafted, went 6-1 with 86 strikeouts in just 46 innings.
Quinn Miller, Clarkstown North
The senior pitcher and DH could be drafted but might be bypassed only because he has made it clear he will honor his commitment to play for and attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He hit an impressive .345. But it was on the mound that Miller really stood out. Sometimes touching 95 mph on the radar gun, the 6-2 righty went 5-2 with a microscopic 0.20 ERA In just 35 1/3 innings and struck out 74 batters.
Will Plunkett, Mamaroneck
The senior shortstop, who has committed to playing for Div. I Binghamton but is expected to be selected in the upcoming MLB draft and participated in the recent MLB combine, was the only player from New York to receive All-American honors from the American Baseball Coaches Association. He was selected second team. Plunkett hit .485 over 26 games with an impressive .611 on-base percentage. He drove in 28 runs, scored 26 runs and clubbed six home runs. He also drew 28 walks and stole 23 bases for his Section 1 Class AAA championship team.
Nancy Haggerty covers sports for The Journal News/lohud.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Vote for Baseball Readers Choice, presented by White Plains Hospital
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