Tranum, Howard Named Week 5 Pitcher/Hitter of the Week
March 25, 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 5
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Justin Tranum LHP / CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, FL / 2024Tranum was outstanding in his start last week against Fivay. The southpaw worked six shutout innings allowing just one hit while striking out fifteen. Tranum did not allow a walk in Central's 8-0 victory. Week 5 Stats: 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 15 K |
Runners Up:
- Chase Mobley (Durant): 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 14 K
- Kaiden Lopez (Oviedo): 5 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 11 K
- Jalen Foxx (Lyman): 7 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 12 K
Hitter of the Week: Week 5
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Vaughn Howard SS / 2B / Pensacola Catholic, FL / 2027Freshman Vaughn Howard had a big week for Catholic. Seven total hits throughout the week including a home run. He also added three doubles, seven RBI, and six runs scored for his team. Week 5 Stats: 7-10, 1 HR, 3 2B, 7 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB |
Runners Up:
- Jason Cantella (St. John Paul II): 6-11, 1 HR, 2 2B, 6 RBI, 4 R
- Ryan Maggy (Cypress Creek): 5-6, 2 HR, 2 2B, 4 RBI, 7 R, 3 BB
- Carlos Morales (Durant): 7-10, 1 HR, 2 2B, 5 RBI, 1 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 |