Papapanos, Downey Named Week 4 Pitcher/Hitter of the Week
March 18, 2024
The 2024 High School season is underway. Each week, high school coaches around the state will be nominating players for Pitcher and Hitter of the Week. We will choose the top four nominees for Pitcher and Hitter and let the public vote on a Twitter poll. Players who were nominated but not chosen for Pitcher or Hitter of the Week will be highlighted in a Diamond Notes article on Tuesday.
Pitcher of the Week: Week 4
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Christos Papapanos RHP / River Ridge, FL / 2026Papapanos threw his second No-Hitter of the season last week in a 13-0 win over Zephyrhills. He threw five innings (mercy rule) allowing no hits, no walks, and no runs while striking out twelve. Week 4 Stats: 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 12 K |
Runners Up:
- Troy Guthrie (Parrish Community): 7 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 13 K
- Garrett Workman (North Florida Christian): 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 13 K
- Jack Strong (Weeki Wachi): 7 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 12 K
Hitter of the Week: Week 4
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Sam Downey OF / Winter Springs, FL / 2024Downey helped Winter Springs go 3-0 in Week 4 of the season. He recorded six hits in nine at-bats including two doubles. He helped with five RBI and seven runs scored as well as two stolen bases. Week 4 Stats: 6-9, 2 2B, 5 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB |
Runners Up:
- Tyler Cripe (Parrish Community): 5-7, 1 2B, 5 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB
- Noah Hayse (Buchholz): 6-9, 1 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R
- Devin Fitz-Gerald (Stoneman Douglas): 4-10, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Orlando Rising Stars ID | FL | 03/30 | Lake Brantley HS - Altamonte Springs, FL |
| 2024 Canadian Trials | FL | 05/09 | TNXL Academy - Ocoee, FL |
| Future Games Trials: Tampa | FL | 05/29 | USF - Tampa, FL |
| Future Games Trials: Orlando | FL | 06/04 | The First Academy - Orlando, FL |
| FL Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only) | FL | 06/05 | Jackie Robinson Ballpark - Daytona, FL |
| Future Games Trials: Miami | FL | 06/25 | FIU - Miami, FL |
| Future Games Trials: JAX | FL | 07/02 | UNF - Jacksonville, FL |
| Future Games (Class of 2026/27) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
| Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
| Senior Future Games (Class of 2025) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |