The Gatemen finished in 2nd place during the regular season in the West Division with an overall record of 24-18-2. In the first round of the playoffs they lost two of three to the eventual Cape Champions, Cotuit Kettlers.

Ian Bedell (Missouri) earned the Cape’s Outstanding Pitcher Award. All-Stars included Bedell, Darren Baker (California), Dallas Beaver (South Carolina), Matt McLain (UCLA), Trent Palmer(Jacksonville), Ben Sems (Kansas), Jacob Teter (Florida Southern) and Braiden Ward (Washington). Bedell, Ward and Brandon Pfaadt (Bellarmine) are the top prospects for 2020, while McClain leads the 2021s.

 

WAREHAM PITCHERS:

Ian Bedell, RHP, Missouri, 2020- After pitching nearly exclusively of the bullpen during both his freshman and sophomore seasons, Bedell will be looked upon to anchor the rotation for the Tigers next spring. He’s on pace to do just that after starting and succeeding (6 GS, 4-0, 0.58 ERA, 30.2 IP, 17 H, 3 BB, 36 SO) this summer. At 6-foot-2, 205 pounds Bedell is athletic and his arm is long and loose. His delivery is smooth and clean. He lands cross body, yet soft with a still and level head. He works quick and shows good poise on the bump. He has feel for four pitches from a three-quarter slot, is very efficient and able to throw any pitch in any count for a strike. During a brief, rain-shortened start, his two main pitches were...