by JGuthrie | May 30, 2019 | Features, Leto, State Baseball Tournament
Leto seniors (left to right) Christian Suarez, Franklyn Hernandez and Javy Hernandez each have a role as the team’s “Big Brothers.” By Jarrett Guthrie, editor TAMPA – Leto head baseball coach JJ Pizzio is unique. He often speaks to his team in...
by JGuthrie | May 30, 2019 | Plant City, State Baseball Tournament
Senior Parker Messick’s last appearance on the mound for his Plant City Raiders was epic, tossing a three-hit shutout against Hollywood McArthur and striking out 16. Messick also chipped in a solo home run that cleared the seats in right field at Fort...
by JGuthrie | May 29, 2019 | State Baseball Tournament, Strawberry Crest
Strawberry Crest senior Jacob Heath collected three hits, drove in four and earned the save on the mound as the Chargers advanced to a program-first state championship final, with a semifinal win over Lakeland Jenkins in nine innings. (Photo by Bob Quinn) By Jarrett...
by JGuthrie | May 29, 2019 | Features, Jesuit, State Baseball Tournament
Sophomore slugger Cole Russo (left) and senior captain Jimmy Clifford (right) have stepped right in to fill the void after offensive leader Bennett Lee (center) was lost for the remainder of the season to broken fingers. Clifford, Russo and the entire Jesuit...
by JGuthrie | May 28, 2019 | Features, State Baseball Tournament, Strawberry Crest
Strawberry Crest senior pitcher Alex Marshall and catcher Joey Parrillo spearhead a return trip to the Class 8A State Championship Tournament looking for more than just a satisfied feeling. By Jarrett Guthrie, editor DOVER – Strawberry Crest senior catcher...
by JGuthrie | May 28, 2019 | Plant City, State Baseball Tournament
By Jarrett Guthrie, editor PLANT CITY – A coach’s highest compliment, “I wish I had a dozen more just like …” For Plant City’s Mike Fryrear, that declaration could have a number of possible endings. His 28-2 Raiders team, which will head to Fort Myers on Wednesday for...
