Player of the Year: Baseball
The window on the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race is closing, and the search for elite student-athletes is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Here are two top candidates who meet the basic award criteria as determined by our ESPNHS team that administers the program’s selection process.
Will Coursen-Carr
Senior LHP/first baseman, South Side (Fort Wayne)
2012 Team record: 14-6
2012 Team standing: Will begin Class 4A sectional tournament on May 26
2012 W-L record: 7-1
2012 ERA: 0.29
2012 Strikeouts: 98
2012 Innings: 48.67
2012 Batting average: .500
2012 RBI: 3
2012 Runs: 15
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: Indiana
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 and 2012 Team Captain; 2011 First Team All-State; 2011 and 2012 First Team All-Conference;
Nick McCarty
Senior RHP/outfielder, Cathedral (Indianapolis)
2012 Team record: 16-4
2012 Team standing: Lost in Class 4A Sectional Tournament
2012 W-L record: 8-2
2012 ERA: 1.69
2012 Strikeouts: 82
2012 Innings: 49.33
2012 Batting average: .429
2012 RBI: 22
2012 Runs: 23
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: Notre Dame
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-State; 2011 and 2012 First Team All-Conference;
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Luke Stephenson: Senior RHP/infielder, Triton Central (Fairland)
Trey Ball: Junior LHP, New Castle (IN)
Jake Post: Senior RHP, Cesterton (IN)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
Will Coursen-Carr
Senior LHP/first baseman, South Side (Fort Wayne)
2012 Team record: 14-6
2012 Team standing: Will begin Class 4A sectional tournament on May 26
2012 W-L record: 7-1
2012 ERA: 0.29
2012 Strikeouts: 98
2012 Innings: 48.67
2012 Batting average: .500
2012 RBI: 3
2012 Runs: 15
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: Indiana
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 and 2012 Team Captain; 2011 First Team All-State; 2011 and 2012 First Team All-Conference;
Nick McCarty
Senior RHP/outfielder, Cathedral (Indianapolis)
2012 Team record: 16-4
2012 Team standing: Lost in Class 4A Sectional Tournament
2012 W-L record: 8-2
2012 ERA: 1.69
2012 Strikeouts: 82
2012 Innings: 49.33
2012 Batting average: .429
2012 RBI: 22
2012 Runs: 23
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: Notre Dame
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-State; 2011 and 2012 First Team All-Conference;
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Luke Stephenson: Senior RHP/infielder, Triton Central (Fairland)
Trey Ball: Junior LHP, New Castle (IN)
Jake Post: Senior RHP, Cesterton (IN)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
The window on the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race is closing, and the search for elite student-athletes is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Here are two top candidates who meet the basic award criteria as determined by our ESPNHS team that administers the program’s selection process.
Bryce Feist
Senior third baseman/RHP, Rocky Mountain (Meridian)
2012 Team record: 27-1
2012 Team standing: Won Class 5A state title
2012 Batting average: .471
2012 RBI: 3
2012 Runs: 44
2012 W-L record: 6-0
2012 ERA: 1.87
2012 Strikeouts: 31
2012 Innings: 33
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: Dixie State
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2012 First Team All-Conference; 2012 Conference Player of the Year; 2011 First Team All-League;
Levi Pereira
Junior catcher, Coeur D'Alene (ID)
2012 Team record: 24-3
2012 Team standing: Lost in Class 5A quarterfinals
2012 Batting average: .542
2012 RBI: 40
2012 Runs: 38
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: School Name (commitment)
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-League; 2012 Team Captain
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Joey Martarano: Junior third baseman/RHP, Fruitland (ID)
Sean Anderson: Senior catcher, Boise (ID)
Mitch Bevacqua: Junior shortstop, Lake City (ID)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
Bryce Feist
Senior third baseman/RHP, Rocky Mountain (Meridian)
2012 Team record: 27-1
2012 Team standing: Won Class 5A state title
2012 Batting average: .471
2012 RBI: 3
2012 Runs: 44
2012 W-L record: 6-0
2012 ERA: 1.87
2012 Strikeouts: 31
2012 Innings: 33
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: Dixie State
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2012 First Team All-Conference; 2012 Conference Player of the Year; 2011 First Team All-League;
Levi Pereira
Junior catcher, Coeur D'Alene (ID)
2012 Team record: 24-3
2012 Team standing: Lost in Class 5A quarterfinals
2012 Batting average: .542
2012 RBI: 40
2012 Runs: 38
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: School Name (commitment)
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-League; 2012 Team Captain
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Joey Martarano: Junior third baseman/RHP, Fruitland (ID)
Sean Anderson: Senior catcher, Boise (ID)
Mitch Bevacqua: Junior shortstop, Lake City (ID)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
The window on the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race is closing, and the search for elite student-athletes is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Here are two top candidates who meet the basic award criteria as determined by our ESPNHS team that administers the program’s selection process.
Charles Ameer
Junior Pitcher/Infielder, Weston High (Weston, CT)
2012 Team record: 13-8
2012 Team standing: Begins Class M state tournament, May 29
2012 Batting average: .327
2012 RBI: 18
2012 Runs: 14
2012 W-L record: 7-2
2012 ERA: 1.53
2012 Strikeouts: 84
Academics: B-plus average
Collegiate destination: St. John's
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: All-State; All-Conference; The Hour All-Area team.
Charles Ameer
Junior Pitcher/Infielder, Weston High (Weston, CT)
2012 Team record: 13-8
2012 Team standing: Begins Class M state tournament, May 29
2012 Batting average: .327
2012 RBI: 18
2012 Runs: 14
2012 W-L record: 7-2
2012 ERA: 1.53
2012 Strikeouts: 84
Academics: B-plus average
Collegiate destination: St. John's
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: All-State; All-Conference; The Hour All-Area team.
The window on the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race is closing, and the search for elite student-athletes is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Here are two top candidates who meet the basic award criteria as determined by our ESPNHS team that administers the program’s selection process.
Kyle Funkhouser
Senior Right-handed Pitcher, Oak Forest High (Oak Forest, IL)
2012 Team record: 24-6
2012 Team standing: Plays Olympia Fields in Regional Final, May 26
2012 W-L record: 9-1
2012 ERA: 0.71
2012 Strikeouts: 90
Academics: B-plus average
Collegiate destination: Louisville
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: First Team All-State; Conference Player of the Year; Rawlings/Perfect Game First Team All-Region.
The window on the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race is closing, and the search for elite student-athletes is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Here are two top candidates who meet the basic award criteria as determined by our ESPNHS team that administers the program’s selection process.
Zach Ferntheil
Junior RHP/first baseman, Service (Anchorage)
2012 Team record: 11-2
2012 Team standing: Will begin state tournament on May 31
2012 W-L record: 3-0-2
2012 ERA: 1.12
2012 Strikeouts: 25
2012 Batting average: .423
2012 Slugging percentage: .500
2012 OPS: 1.014
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: HS Junior
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-Conference
Lance Ibesate
Senior RHP/shortstop, Juneau-Douglas (Juneau)
2012 Team record: 13-3
2012 Team standing: Will begin state tournament on May 31
2012 Batting average: .564
2012 RBI: 8
2012 Runs: 20
2012 W-L record: 3-0
2012 ERA: 2.00
2012 Strikeouts: 35
2012 Innings: 21
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: Undecided
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-Conference
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Garrett Brown: Senior catcher, Service (Anchorage)
Max Karnos: Senior RHP, South Anchorage (Anchorage)
Kyle Kornegay: SR RHP/first baseman, Dimond (Anchorage)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
Zach Ferntheil
Junior RHP/first baseman, Service (Anchorage)
2012 Team record: 11-2
2012 Team standing: Will begin state tournament on May 31
2012 W-L record: 3-0-2
2012 ERA: 1.12
2012 Strikeouts: 25
2012 Batting average: .423
2012 Slugging percentage: .500
2012 OPS: 1.014
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: HS Junior
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-Conference
Lance Ibesate
Senior RHP/shortstop, Juneau-Douglas (Juneau)
2012 Team record: 13-3
2012 Team standing: Will begin state tournament on May 31
2012 Batting average: .564
2012 RBI: 8
2012 Runs: 20
2012 W-L record: 3-0
2012 ERA: 2.00
2012 Strikeouts: 35
2012 Innings: 21
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: Undecided
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-Conference
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Garrett Brown: Senior catcher, Service (Anchorage)
Max Karnos: Senior RHP, South Anchorage (Anchorage)
Kyle Kornegay: SR RHP/first baseman, Dimond (Anchorage)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
The window on the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race is closing, and the search for elite student-athletes is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Here are two top candidates who meet the basic award criteria as determined by our ESPNHS team that administers the program’s selection process.
Ryne Combs
Senior LHP/outfielder, Bryan Station (Lexington)
2012 Team record: 32-15
2012 Team standing: Will begin state tournament June 4
2012 W-L record: 7-1
2012 ERA: 0.55
2012 Strikeouts: 82
2012 Innings: 52
2012 Batting average: .427
2012 RBI: 16
2012 Runs: 16
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: Kentucky
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2009-2011 First Team All-State; 2009-2011 First Team All-District; 2012 Rawlings Central All-Region Team
Jonah Philley
Senior RHP/shortstop, Eastern (Louisville)
2012 Team record: 34-7
2012 Team standing: Will begin state tournament on June 4
2012 W-L record: 8-0
2012 ERA: 1.58
2012 Strikeouts: 58
2012 Innings: 48.67
2012 Batting average: .351
2012 RBI: 18
2012 Runs: 25
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: Louisville
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-State; 2011 First Team All-District
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Walker Buehler: Senior RHP, Henry Clay (Lexington)
Michael Bollmer: Senior RHP/first baseman, Bryan Station (Lexington)
Chase Mullins: Senior LHP, Bourbon County (Paris)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
Ryne Combs
Senior LHP/outfielder, Bryan Station (Lexington)
2012 Team record: 32-15
2012 Team standing: Will begin state tournament June 4
2012 W-L record: 7-1
2012 ERA: 0.55
2012 Strikeouts: 82
2012 Innings: 52
2012 Batting average: .427
2012 RBI: 16
2012 Runs: 16
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: Kentucky
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2009-2011 First Team All-State; 2009-2011 First Team All-District; 2012 Rawlings Central All-Region Team
Jonah Philley
Senior RHP/shortstop, Eastern (Louisville)
2012 Team record: 34-7
2012 Team standing: Will begin state tournament on June 4
2012 W-L record: 8-0
2012 ERA: 1.58
2012 Strikeouts: 58
2012 Innings: 48.67
2012 Batting average: .351
2012 RBI: 18
2012 Runs: 25
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: Louisville
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-State; 2011 First Team All-District
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Walker Buehler: Senior RHP, Henry Clay (Lexington)
Michael Bollmer: Senior RHP/first baseman, Bryan Station (Lexington)
Chase Mullins: Senior LHP, Bourbon County (Paris)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
The window on the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race is closing, and the search for elite student-athletes is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Here are two top candidates who meet the basic award criteria as determined by our ESPNHS team that administers the program’s selection process.
Quintin Costa-Torres
Senior LHP/outfielder, Waiakea (Hilo)
2012 Team record: 20-0
2012 Team standing: Won Division I state title
2012 W-L record: 7-0
2012 ERA: 0.13
2012 Strikeouts: 66
2012 Batting average: .438
2012 Runs: 23
2012 OPS: 1.223
Collegiate destination: Hawaii
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2012 All-Tournament Team; 2012 First Team All-State; 2012 First Team All-League
Travis Garcia-Pereira
Senior LHP/outfielder/ first baseman, Mid-Pacific Institute (Honolulu)
2012 Team record: 15-3
2012 Team standing: Lost in Division I quarterfinals
2012 W-L record: 4-2
2012 ERA: 1.74
2012 Strikeouts: 31
2012 Batting average: .490
2012 RBI: 17
2012 OPS: 1.181
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: Arizona Western College
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2012 First Team All-State; 2012 First Team All-League
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Marcus Doi: Junior outfielder, Mid-Pacific Institute (Honolulu)
Keenan Lum: Senior RHP, Kamehameha (Honolulu)
Brandon Kaupe: Senior RHP, Baldwin (Wailuku)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
Quintin Costa-Torres
Senior LHP/outfielder, Waiakea (Hilo)
2012 Team record: 20-0
2012 Team standing: Won Division I state title
2012 W-L record: 7-0
2012 ERA: 0.13
2012 Strikeouts: 66
2012 Batting average: .438
2012 Runs: 23
2012 OPS: 1.223
Collegiate destination: Hawaii
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2012 All-Tournament Team; 2012 First Team All-State; 2012 First Team All-League
Travis Garcia-Pereira
Senior LHP/outfielder/ first baseman, Mid-Pacific Institute (Honolulu)
2012 Team record: 15-3
2012 Team standing: Lost in Division I quarterfinals
2012 W-L record: 4-2
2012 ERA: 1.74
2012 Strikeouts: 31
2012 Batting average: .490
2012 RBI: 17
2012 OPS: 1.181
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: Arizona Western College
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2012 First Team All-State; 2012 First Team All-League
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Marcus Doi: Junior outfielder, Mid-Pacific Institute (Honolulu)
Keenan Lum: Senior RHP, Kamehameha (Honolulu)
Brandon Kaupe: Senior RHP, Baldwin (Wailuku)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
The window on the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race is closing, and the search for elite student-athletes is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Here are two top candidates who meet the basic award criteria as determined by our ESPNHS team that administers the program’s selection process.
Andrew Culp
Junior RHP/first baseman, Maret School (D.C.)
2012 Team record: 18-9
2012 Team standing: Lost in Mid-Atlantic Conference semifinals
2012 W-L record: 6-2
2012 ERA: 2.31
2012 Strikeouts: 57
2012 Innings: 60
2012 Batting average: .500
2012 RBI: 23
2012 Runs: 18
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: HS Junior
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-Conference; 2012 Team MVP
Danny O'Donnell
Senior RHP, St. John's College High (D.C.)
2012 Team record: 26-3
2012 Team standing: Lost in Washington Catholic Athletic Conference semifinals
2012 W-L record: 6-2
2012 ERA: 0.34
2012 Strikeouts: 43
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: George Washington
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2012 WCAC Player of the Year
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Robinson Mateo: Senior RHP/shortstop, Wilson (D.C.)
Michael Flax: Senior shortstop, St. John's (D.C.)
David Steinbach: Senior shortstop, Sidwell Friends (D.C.)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
Andrew Culp
Junior RHP/first baseman, Maret School (D.C.)
2012 Team record: 18-9
2012 Team standing: Lost in Mid-Atlantic Conference semifinals
2012 W-L record: 6-2
2012 ERA: 2.31
2012 Strikeouts: 57
2012 Innings: 60
2012 Batting average: .500
2012 RBI: 23
2012 Runs: 18
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: HS Junior
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-Conference; 2012 Team MVP
Danny O'Donnell
Senior RHP, St. John's College High (D.C.)
2012 Team record: 26-3
2012 Team standing: Lost in Washington Catholic Athletic Conference semifinals
2012 W-L record: 6-2
2012 ERA: 0.34
2012 Strikeouts: 43
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: George Washington
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2012 WCAC Player of the Year
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Robinson Mateo: Senior RHP/shortstop, Wilson (D.C.)
Michael Flax: Senior shortstop, St. John's (D.C.)
David Steinbach: Senior shortstop, Sidwell Friends (D.C.)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
The window on the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race is closing, and the search for elite student-athletes is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Here are two top candidates who meet the basic award criteria as determined by our ESPNHS team that administers the program’s selection process.
Jamie Callahan
Senior right-handed pitcher, Dillon (S.C.)
2012 Team record: 17-4
2012 Team standing: Lost in second round Class AA Lower State tournament
2012 W-L record: 7-1
2012 ERA: 0.89
2012 Strikeouts: 113
2012 Innings: 50
2012 Batting average: .439
2012 RBI: 32
2012 Runs: 28
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: South Carolina
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-State; 2011 Under Armour All-American; Ranked No 57 in the Class of 2012 by ESPNHS.
Austin LaBounty
Senior RHP/outfielder, Gilbert (S.C.)
2012 Team record: 25-1
2012 Team standing: Won Class AA state title
2012 Batting average: .453
2012 RBI: 38
2012 Runs: 23
2012 W-L record: 8-0
2012 ERA: 2.01
2012 Strikeouts: 47
2012 Innings: 45.67
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: South Carolina
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-Conference;
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Austin Livingston: Senior RHP, Ashley Ridge (S.C.)
Alex Cunningham: Senior shortstop/RHP, Byrnes (Duncan)
David Houser: Senior catcher, AC Flora (Forest Acres)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
Jamie Callahan
Senior right-handed pitcher, Dillon (S.C.)
2012 Team record: 17-4
2012 Team standing: Lost in second round Class AA Lower State tournament
2012 W-L record: 7-1
2012 ERA: 0.89
2012 Strikeouts: 113
2012 Innings: 50
2012 Batting average: .439
2012 RBI: 32
2012 Runs: 28
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: South Carolina
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-State; 2011 Under Armour All-American; Ranked No 57 in the Class of 2012 by ESPNHS.
Austin LaBounty
Senior RHP/outfielder, Gilbert (S.C.)
2012 Team record: 25-1
2012 Team standing: Won Class AA state title
2012 Batting average: .453
2012 RBI: 38
2012 Runs: 23
2012 W-L record: 8-0
2012 ERA: 2.01
2012 Strikeouts: 47
2012 Innings: 45.67
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: South Carolina
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 First Team All-Conference;
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Austin Livingston: Senior RHP, Ashley Ridge (S.C.)
Alex Cunningham: Senior shortstop/RHP, Byrnes (Duncan)
David Houser: Senior catcher, AC Flora (Forest Acres)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
The window on the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race is closing, and the search for elite student-athletes is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Here are two top candidates who meet the basic award criteria as determined by our ESPNHS team that administers the program’s selection process.
David Hopkins
Junior shortstop/right-handed pitcher, East Greenwich (R.I.)
2012 Team record: 9-10
2012 Team standing: Division I regional tournament begins May 29
2012 Batting average: .380
2012 RBI: 17
2012 Runs: 18
2012 W-L record: 4-3
2012 ERA: 3.36
2012 Strikeouts: 46
Academics: B-plus average
Collegiate destination: University of Rhode Island (verbal)
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: Opponents walked him 20 times in 76 plate appearances. Nine steals in nine attempts. 2011 First Team All-State selection. 2010 and 2011 First Team All-Division selection. 2011 Area Code Games invitee.
David Hopkins
Junior shortstop/right-handed pitcher, East Greenwich (R.I.)
2012 Team record: 9-10
2012 Team standing: Division I regional tournament begins May 29
2012 Batting average: .380
2012 RBI: 17
2012 Runs: 18
2012 W-L record: 4-3
2012 ERA: 3.36
2012 Strikeouts: 46
Academics: B-plus average
Collegiate destination: University of Rhode Island (verbal)
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: Opponents walked him 20 times in 76 plate appearances. Nine steals in nine attempts. 2011 First Team All-State selection. 2010 and 2011 First Team All-Division selection. 2011 Area Code Games invitee.
The window on the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race is closing, and the search for elite student-athletes is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Here are two top candidates who meet the basic award criteria as determined by our ESPNHS team that administers the program’s selection process.
Max Fried
Senior LHP/outfielder, Harvard-Westlake (North Hollywood)
2012 Team record: 24-5
2012 Team standing: Lost in second round of Division II CIF Southern Section tournament
2012 W-L record: 8-2
2012 ERA: 2.02
2012 Strikeouts: 105
2012 Innings: 66
2012 Batting average: .448
2012 RBI: 20
2012 Runs: 27
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: UCLA
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2010 and 2011 First Team All-CIF; 2011 Area Code Games participant; 2011 Perfect Game All-American Classic; Ranked No. 4 in the Class of 2012 by ESPNHS; Ranked No. 7 in the Class of 2012 by Perfect Game; 2011 First Team All-State
Ty Moore
Senior LHP/outfielder, Harvard-Westlake (North Hollywood)
2012 Team record: 23-5
2012 Team standing: Will play in Division I CIF Southern Section quarterfinals on May 25
2012 Batting average: .415
2012 RBI: 23
2012 Runs: 29
2012 Stolen bases: 10
2012 W-L record: 11-1
2012 ERA: 0.81
2012 Strikeouts: 65
2012 Innings: 60.33
Academics: B-plus average
Collegiate destination: UCLA
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: Ranked No. 98 in the Class of 2012 by ESPNHS; Ranked No. 77 in the Class of 2012 by Perfect Game; 2011 First Team All-State; 2011 OC Register Player of the Year; 2011 Louisville Slugger All-American
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Hunter Virant: Senior LHP, Camarillo (CA)
Dominic Smith: Junior outfielder, Serra (San Diego)
Jeremy Martinez: Junior catcher, Mater Dei (Santa Ana)
Justin Garza: Senior RHP, Bonita (La Verne)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
Max Fried
Senior LHP/outfielder, Harvard-Westlake (North Hollywood)
2012 Team record: 24-5
2012 Team standing: Lost in second round of Division II CIF Southern Section tournament
2012 W-L record: 8-2
2012 ERA: 2.02
2012 Strikeouts: 105
2012 Innings: 66
2012 Batting average: .448
2012 RBI: 20
2012 Runs: 27
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: UCLA
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2010 and 2011 First Team All-CIF; 2011 Area Code Games participant; 2011 Perfect Game All-American Classic; Ranked No. 4 in the Class of 2012 by ESPNHS; Ranked No. 7 in the Class of 2012 by Perfect Game; 2011 First Team All-State
Ty Moore
Senior LHP/outfielder, Harvard-Westlake (North Hollywood)
2012 Team record: 23-5
2012 Team standing: Will play in Division I CIF Southern Section quarterfinals on May 25
2012 Batting average: .415
2012 RBI: 23
2012 Runs: 29
2012 Stolen bases: 10
2012 W-L record: 11-1
2012 ERA: 0.81
2012 Strikeouts: 65
2012 Innings: 60.33
Academics: B-plus average
Collegiate destination: UCLA
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: Ranked No. 98 in the Class of 2012 by ESPNHS; Ranked No. 77 in the Class of 2012 by Perfect Game; 2011 First Team All-State; 2011 OC Register Player of the Year; 2011 Louisville Slugger All-American
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Hunter Virant: Senior LHP, Camarillo (CA)
Dominic Smith: Junior outfielder, Serra (San Diego)
Jeremy Martinez: Junior catcher, Mater Dei (Santa Ana)
Justin Garza: Senior RHP, Bonita (La Verne)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
The window on the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race is closing, and the search for elite student-athletes is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Here are two top candidates who meet the basic award criteria as determined by our ESPNHS team that administers the program’s selection process.
Tate Matheny
Senior outfielder, Westminster Christian Academy (St. Louis)
2012 Team record: 24-3
2012 Team standing: Will begin Class 3 sectional tournament on May 22
2012 Batting average: .605
2012 RBI: 38
2012 Runs: 45
2012 OPS: 2.021
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: Missouri State
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation:
2012 Conference Player of the Year; 2012 Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American; 2011 First Team All-State; 2011 St. Louis Post Dispatch All-State selection
Blake McFadden
Senior RHP/shortstop, Savannah (MO)
2012 Team record: 21-4
2012 Team standing: Will begin Class 3 sectional tournament on May 22
2012 W-L record: 8-0
2012 ERA: 0.16
2012 Strikeouts: 102
2012 Batting average: .391
2012 Runs: 25
2012 OPS: 1.051
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: Kansas State
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2012 Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American; 2011 Under Armour All-American Team; 2011 First Team All-State; 2009 and 2010 All-State Honorable Mention
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Payton Scarbrough: Senior catcher, Scarbrough (MO)
Bralin Jackson: Senior outfielder, Raytown South (MO)
William DuPont: Senior third baseman Lafayette (MO)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
Tate Matheny
Senior outfielder, Westminster Christian Academy (St. Louis)
2012 Team record: 24-3
2012 Team standing: Will begin Class 3 sectional tournament on May 22
2012 Batting average: .605
2012 RBI: 38
2012 Runs: 45
2012 OPS: 2.021
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: Missouri State
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation:
2012 Conference Player of the Year; 2012 Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American; 2011 First Team All-State; 2011 St. Louis Post Dispatch All-State selection
Blake McFadden
Senior RHP/shortstop, Savannah (MO)
2012 Team record: 21-4
2012 Team standing: Will begin Class 3 sectional tournament on May 22
2012 W-L record: 8-0
2012 ERA: 0.16
2012 Strikeouts: 102
2012 Batting average: .391
2012 Runs: 25
2012 OPS: 1.051
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: Kansas State
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2012 Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American; 2011 Under Armour All-American Team; 2011 First Team All-State; 2009 and 2010 All-State Honorable Mention
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Payton Scarbrough: Senior catcher, Scarbrough (MO)
Bralin Jackson: Senior outfielder, Raytown South (MO)
William DuPont: Senior third baseman Lafayette (MO)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
The window on the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race is closing, and the search for elite student-athletes is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Here are two top candidates who meet the basic award criteria as determined by our ESPNHS team that administers the program’s selection process.
Jonathan King
Senior left-handed pitcher/outfielder, Riverdale (Murfreesboro, Tenn.)
2012 Team record: 30-10 (Class AAA)
2012 Team standing: Class AAA first round vs. Arlington (Tenn.) on Tuesday
2012 W-L-S record:: 8-1-1
2012 ERA: 0.76
2012 Strikeouts: 68
2012 Batting average: .405
2012 RBI: 33
2012 Runs: 30
NOTE: Statistics updated through 37 games.
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: Georgia Tech
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: Struck out 1.48 batters, allowed 0.11 earned runs and issued 0.74 baserunners per inning. Belted an extra-base hit once every 4.8 at-bats. Top-500 ranked prospect in Class of 2012 as rated by Perfect Game USA (No. 5 in Tenn.). 2012 Daily News Journal All Sports Awards Pitcher of the Year. 2012 District Player of the Year. 2012 Preseason Honorable Mention All-Region selection as named by Perfect Game USA. 2011 East Coast Showcase participant.
Jonathan King
Senior left-handed pitcher/outfielder, Riverdale (Murfreesboro, Tenn.)
2012 Team record: 30-10 (Class AAA)
2012 Team standing: Class AAA first round vs. Arlington (Tenn.) on Tuesday
2012 W-L-S record:: 8-1-1
2012 ERA: 0.76
2012 Strikeouts: 68
2012 Batting average: .405
2012 RBI: 33
2012 Runs: 30
NOTE: Statistics updated through 37 games.
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: Georgia Tech
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: Struck out 1.48 batters, allowed 0.11 earned runs and issued 0.74 baserunners per inning. Belted an extra-base hit once every 4.8 at-bats. Top-500 ranked prospect in Class of 2012 as rated by Perfect Game USA (No. 5 in Tenn.). 2012 Daily News Journal All Sports Awards Pitcher of the Year. 2012 District Player of the Year. 2012 Preseason Honorable Mention All-Region selection as named by Perfect Game USA. 2011 East Coast Showcase participant.
The window on the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race is closing, and the search for elite student-athletes is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Here are two top candidates who meet the basic award criteria as determined by our ESPNHS team that administers the program’s selection process.
Toby Thomas
Senior right-handed pitcher/shortstop, Fairhope (Ala.)
2012 Team record: 38-7 (Class 6A)
2012 Team standing: Lost Class 6A state final to Oxford, 0-2, 5-3 and 7-12; Ranked No. 30 on ESPNHS FAB 50
2012 W-L record: 11-1
2012 ERA: 0.46
2012 Strikeouts: 128
2012 Batting average: .347
2012 RBI: 42
2012 Runs: 40
Academics: B-plus average
Collegiate destination: Pensacola State College
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: Finished 4-1 with a 0.88 ERA and 51 strikeouts against six walks in 32 innings pitched over five playoff starts on the mound. Averaged 1.7 strikeouts per inning. 2012 Louisville Slugger Preseason First Team All-American as named by Collegiate Baseball. 2012 Preseason Honorable Mention All-Region selection as named by Perfect Game USA. 2011 Perfect Game USA Preseason Underclassmen Honorable Mention All-American selection.
Toby Thomas
Senior right-handed pitcher/shortstop, Fairhope (Ala.)
2012 Team record: 38-7 (Class 6A)
2012 Team standing: Lost Class 6A state final to Oxford, 0-2, 5-3 and 7-12; Ranked No. 30 on ESPNHS FAB 50
2012 W-L record: 11-1
2012 ERA: 0.46
2012 Strikeouts: 128
2012 Batting average: .347
2012 RBI: 42
2012 Runs: 40
Academics: B-plus average
Collegiate destination: Pensacola State College
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: Finished 4-1 with a 0.88 ERA and 51 strikeouts against six walks in 32 innings pitched over five playoff starts on the mound. Averaged 1.7 strikeouts per inning. 2012 Louisville Slugger Preseason First Team All-American as named by Collegiate Baseball. 2012 Preseason Honorable Mention All-Region selection as named by Perfect Game USA. 2011 Perfect Game USA Preseason Underclassmen Honorable Mention All-American selection.
The window on the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race is closing, and the search for elite student-athletes is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Here are two top candidates who meet the basic award criteria as determined by our ESPNHS team that administers the program’s selection process.
Cody Gunter
Senior RHP/third baseman, Flower Mound (TX)
2012 Team record: 29-9
2012 Team standing: Lost in Class 5A regional quarterfinals
2012 W-L record: 8-2
2012 ERA: 1.11
2012 Strikeouts: 88
2012 Innings: 56.33
2012 Batting average: .424
2012 RBI: 25
2012 Runs: 24
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: Kansas State
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 Second Team All-District; 2012 Team Captain; Dallas News Player of the Week for March 19
Courtney Hawkins
Senior outfielder/RHP, Carroll (Corpus Christi)
2012 Team record: 27-3
2012 Team standing: Will play in Class 5A regional semifinals on May 26
2012 Batting average: .457
2012 Home runs: 10
2012 RBI: 36
2012 Runs: 49
2012 Stolen bases: 16
2012 W-L record: 3-1
2012 ERA: 0.83
2012 Strikeouts: 44
2012 Innings: 25
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: Texas
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2010 and 2011 First Team All-State; 2011 Perfect Game All-American; No. 26 Ranked Prospect in the Class of 2012 by ESPNHS; No. 5 Ranked Prospect in the Class of 2012 by Perfect Game;
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Wyatt Mathisen: Senior catcher/RHP, Calallen (Corpus Christi)
Austin Dean: Senior thirdbaseman, Klein Collins (Klein)
Cavan Biggio: Junior third baseman, St. Thomas (Houston)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.
Cody Gunter
Senior RHP/third baseman, Flower Mound (TX)
2012 Team record: 29-9
2012 Team standing: Lost in Class 5A regional quarterfinals
2012 W-L record: 8-2
2012 ERA: 1.11
2012 Strikeouts: 88
2012 Innings: 56.33
2012 Batting average: .424
2012 RBI: 25
2012 Runs: 24
Academics: A average
Collegiate destination: Kansas State
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2011 Second Team All-District; 2012 Team Captain; Dallas News Player of the Week for March 19
Courtney Hawkins
Senior outfielder/RHP, Carroll (Corpus Christi)
2012 Team record: 27-3
2012 Team standing: Will play in Class 5A regional semifinals on May 26
2012 Batting average: .457
2012 Home runs: 10
2012 RBI: 36
2012 Runs: 49
2012 Stolen bases: 16
2012 W-L record: 3-1
2012 ERA: 0.83
2012 Strikeouts: 44
2012 Innings: 25
Academics: B average
Collegiate destination: Texas
How he’s played himself into the State POY conversation: 2010 and 2011 First Team All-State; 2011 Perfect Game All-American; No. 26 Ranked Prospect in the Class of 2012 by ESPNHS; No. 5 Ranked Prospect in the Class of 2012 by Perfect Game;
Make no mistake, the Gatorade State Baseball Player of the Year race isn’t over yet. Time remains for one standout student-athlete among thousands to rise to the top of our list. Here are some more of many who’ve been in the conversation throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
Wyatt Mathisen: Senior catcher/RHP, Calallen (Corpus Christi)
Austin Dean: Senior thirdbaseman, Klein Collins (Klein)
Cavan Biggio: Junior third baseman, St. Thomas (Houston)
Think we're missing a deserving Gatorade State Player of the Year candidate in your state? Let us know via e-mail at ESPNHS_GPOY@ESPN.com.