2019 Future Games Preview - Team Massachusetts

Jack Beauchesne RHP / OF / Milton Academy, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Beauchesne: My spring season went well, I played shortstop and was the closer for Chelmsford High School. I helped the team make it all the way to the semifinals of D1 North. I hit .325 and had 39 strikeouts in 25.2 innings pitched. This summer is going very well for me. I’ve been playing for Mizuno NorEaster Runbirds and I’ve pitched 24 innings with a 0.29 ERA, and 35 Ks.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Beauchesne: I’m really excited to represent Team Massachusetts. This will be my second year doing this event and it was awesome last year and it should be again.

PBR: As a participant last year, what was the experience like at the Future Games?
Beauchesne: The Future Games last year was a great experience. You can get lots of exposure from it. I liked everything at the event.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Beauchesne: Being my second year, I know what to expect at this event.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Beauchesne: Future Games 2018, Underclass Games 2017, New England Fall All-Star Game 2018, Winter Pitcher Analysis, Scout Days.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Beauchesne: UML, Wheaton, Salve Regina, UConn.

Griffin Cofsky LHP / OF / Dexter Southfield, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Cofsky: I played for Dexter Southfield this spring and my team and I had a great season. We made it to the championship but lost to a good Exeter team. We played some very good teams such as Andover Academy and St. Sebastian’s. I am currently playing for the 17U Nokona Chiefs. We are having a busy summer, including a trip to Georgia, seeing great competition.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Cofsky: It is an honor to wear the Team Massachusetts jersey and I can’t wait to showcase myself and play alongside a bunch of great players.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Cofsky: My expectations are very high this year considering this is one of the most prestigious events in the country.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Cofsky: I was fortunate to attend this event last year. I have also attended a few Nokona Scout Days that PBR has run, and also a few pitching showcases.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Cofsky: I have talked to BC and I really liked it there. I’m also very interested in Colombia and Northeastern.

Luca Danos SS / 2B / Noble and Greenough, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Danos: I had a very successful spring high school season as a re-class playing SS every day during my first year boarding at Noble & Greenough School, which culminated with the game-winning home run against our school’s rival to help our team finish third in the competitive Independent School League. I worked hard in the weight room in the off-season gaining 30 good pounds which led to more physicality and a lot more gap-to-gap power and extra-base hits. I hit .375 and nearly .500 for the last two/thirds of the season. I’m proud to say I’ve been named captain – a role I accept with pride having learned from great captains this past year.  I’ve continued with great success as a 2021 on a team of 2020s this summer playing with the North East Baseball Rays batting leadoff, hitting over .350 with power, and getting on base nearly 50 percent of the time. I’ve played SS, 3B and 2B. I’ve also been working with the local university’s track coaches to improve my running technique and speed. It’s been a terrific season where I’ve continued to improve my game in all phases.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Danos: Last year I attended the Future Games playing for Team Select so I’m really excited and proud to represent Team Massachusetts this year. I’ve played with and against many of the great players on the team and I’m looking forward to competing against the best in the country.  The event is really well run and is designed for athletes to compete. I received a good amount of attention from schools last year that I’ve kept in touch with and I’m excited to show coaches my physical progress this year.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Danos: Having attended last year, I expect to be given every opportunity to demonstrate my skills in front of a ton of coaches – and to have fun. I’ve played in a lot of showcases – this event is as good as gets.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Danos: I attended the Future Games last year and participated in the 2019 PBR Pro Case in Connecticut.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Danos: I’m blessed to be staying in touch with many excellent academic and baseball schools and have received offers from mid-majors. More recently, I’ve been talking to schools in the Power 5 as well as some Ivy’s. I’ve tried to focus most of my energy on just getting better and not too much on narrowing down schools of interest. There will be time for that after the Future Games.

Tommy Fahey C / 2B / Immaculate, CT / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Fahey: I was starting varsity catcher for Immaculate High School in Danbury, Ct. and was a SWC All-Patriot Division selection in the spring. This summer I am playing for CT Coastal Athletics 18U team and attending various showcases and clinics to help increase my exposure and improve my game.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Fahey: I’m honored to have been invited to play for Team Massachusetts in the Future Games and excited to be playing with some of the best athletes in the country.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Fahey: I’m looking forward to being able to showcase my abilities and skill set in front of all of the college coaches and scouts in attendance and playing against some of the most talented high school baseball players in the country. I’m looking forward to the challenge of playing against great competition to elevate my game and level of play.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Fahey: I participated in the 2019 New England Top Prospect Games on 6/19/19 and the 2018 New England Academic Games II on 8/19/18.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Fahey: I am In the beginning stages of my college search and keeping all options open.  I’m looking for a great academic institution where I can continue my baseball career and continue to grow and improve as a ballplayer and contribute to that team. I;m looking for the right academic and athletic fit at a top-notch college or university.

Josh Fischer LHP / OF / Hopkinton, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Fischer: I made the starting rotation for Hopkinton High School as a sophomore LHP and helped the team advance to the Massachusetts D2 Finals for the first time in 15 years. I was among the league leaders in ERA (1.35) and wins (7-1), and hope to build off of that next year. I attend Winning Pitchers Academy year-round for conditioning and training, and attribute a lot of my early high school success to it. I enjoy playing baseball during the summer with my travel team, Team Massachusetts Baseball out of Framingham.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Select for the Future Games?
Fischer: I am very honored and excited to have this opportunity to play with some of the best players around.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Fischer: I hope to meet some of the coaches at the event, and understand what kind of athletes they are looking for. I also hope to meet some of the athletes, especially the ones I may play against down the road.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Fischer: I participated in the Massachusetts Top Prospects Games on July 16.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Fischer: I have just started the recruiting process and touring colleges. With a 4.0 GPA, I hope to attend a strong academic college with a competitive baseball program.

Damon Fuller LHP / OF / St. Johns, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Fuller: This spring I played for the St. John’s High School JV team. We had a great season going 17-3. This summer I’ve been playing with my travel ball team Evolution Baseball. It has been a good summer topped off with a tournament in Virginia right before the Future Games.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Fuller: It is such an honor being selected for the Future Games this summer. I am grateful to be going to in front of hundreds of colleges ranging from the D1-D3 level. It’s going to be awesome and I can’t wait.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Fuller: I’m pitching the last game of the event so my expectation for the event is the be there for my fellow players in the event who are pitching and playing a position. I know I’m going to have a great defense behind me when I’m pitching, the best in Massachusetts, so I know to just throw strikes and have some fun.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Fuller: Most of my PBR events I have participated in have been throwing for Evolution but besides those I went to the Pitching Analysis back in March. I would say i have been to around five PBR events.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Fuller: I’ve heard from colleges like Army, Northeastern, Monmouth, Seton Hall, and a few others. All are amazing schools with great baseball and great academics and at the end of the day that’s all you ask for in a school you want to pursue your dream. All are definitely a “dream school”.

Nicholas Gleason RHP / OF / Wilbraham and Monson Academy, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Meyer: This summer we’ve participated in the Virginia Summer Baseball Classic (which we won). I’ve pitched a few games reaching some of my best velo all year.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Meyer: I’m honored to be chosen for Team Massachusetts. I know the Future Games is the TOP summer showcase nationally and I’m blessed that I was one of the kids chosen from Massachusetts.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Meyer: My expectations for the PBR event are to showcase well, have good command on my pitches and compete. Overall, I hope to receive lots of looks from a lot of coaches.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Meyer: This year I participated in the NETPG (New England Top Prospect Games) and also an Evolution Scout Day.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Meyer: My top priority would be UConn, that’s my dream school. I’m also interested in schools such as URI, Penn State, Bryant, BC, Creighton and, really, anywhere nationally that’s interested in me.

Sam Hill 3B / RHP / Algonquin, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Hill: My 2019 spring season was a strong run for the Division I Conference. I contributed to my team on the mound, playing third and hitting second. My summer season was very competitive as we traveled to Georgia along with Nashville. Again, I contributed on the mound, at third and batting leadoff.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Hill: I am excited to represent my home state of Massachusetts and competing against the best talent around the country.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Hill: My expectations for the event are to play hard and contribute to my team as much as possible. I also expect to learn from each and every player and coach as every experience should be a learning one.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Hill: I have participated in the PBR Nor’Easters Showcase during the winter early in 2019 as well as the Top Prospect Games in Connecticut (June 2019).

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Hill: The colleges I have interest in presently are University of Connecticut, University of Rhode Island, Assumption, Northeastern, Rollins College, Nova Southeastern and the University of Tampa.

Ethan Hillenberg C / Milton Academy, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Hillenberg: This spring I played for Milton Academy out of Milton, Ma. I repeated my sophomore year there this past school year so the spring season was a pretty big adjustment for me. I felt welcomed by my teammates and coaches which made the transition much easier. We had a pretty successful year in a very tough league finishing, i believe, at 7-9. This summer I am playing for Northeast Baseball Rays. We went on a two-week trip to Wilson Premier in Florida then on to Georgia. Although the trip did not go as well as we expected it to record-wise, it was great to get further exposure to schools down south and to get to play baseball every day. We then finished our season up north with a couple local tournaments.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Hillenberg: I am very excited and honored to be apart of Team Massachusetts at such a prestigious event. I am very excited to play with some of the best players from my class in the state and learn from them as well. This is a huge opportunity and I want to make the most out of it. I feel very lucky to be selected to play in an event that very few players get to experience.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Hillenberg: I’m not exactly sure what to expect going into the event. It will be good to meet new teammates and coaches and get to play in a competitive environment. I’m expecting it to be a little intimidating due to the amount of coaches and scouts that will he present.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Hillenberg: Before this event, I have gone to NEB Scout Days the last two years.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Hillenberg: Currently, I am not talking to any schools and am excited to begin the recruiting process.

Alex Irizarry SS / 2B / Amherst Regional, MA / 2022

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Irizarry: In high school I hit over .400 and was named All-League in Division 1 of the MIAA. This summer I have continued to hit well, again hovering around .400 and demonstrating an ability to drive the ball. More than one-third of my hits have been for extra bases.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Irizarry: I am honored to have been selected to represent Massachusetts in this prestigious event. Our baseball season is shorter than in other areas of the country, and we often play in less than ideal weather, which I believe makes us tougher, grittier players. I am especially proud to be from western Massachusetts, an area of the state that doesn’t have a huge population but has a great baseball tradition.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Irizarry: I look forward to playing against the best rising sophomores and juniors in the country and seeing how I stack up against them. The opportunity to play in front of coaches from some of the best college baseball programs in the country is also exciting.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Irizarry: I participated in the Best of the West Showcase and the New England Top Prospect Games.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Irizarry: Boston College, UConn, University of Rhode Island, St. John’s University, UMass-Lowell, UMass-Amherst, Siena College, Villanova University, Duke University, University of Hartford, Northeastern University, Bryant University.

Joshua Keevan LHP / OF / Phillips Academy Andover, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Keevan: I had a very successful spring season playing on varsity for the second year at Phillips Academy Andover. I started the year as a relief pitcher, and then moved into a starting role about halfway through the season. I threw 27 1/3 innings, while giving up only three earned runs and finishing with a 0.77 ERA with 25 strikeouts. When I was not pitching, I was the starting left fielder and I hit .306. After the spring season came to a close, I was named captain of the team for this upcoming season (as a junior). This summer I have been playing for the Mizuno Nor’easter Runbirds. I have thrown 26 innings with a 5-0 record with 36 strikeouts while allowing only four earned runs. My highlight game of the season came against the 16U Georgia Bombers when I threw five innings allowing one run en route to a 7-2 victory over a very-talented Bombers team that went on to finish 16th out of 392 teams in the tournament. When I am not pitching, I am the starting left fielder. I batted .442 with six doubles, one triple and 13 stolen bases.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Keevan: I am extremely excited and honored to represent Massachusetts. It is an incredible opportunity to compete against top-tier players from all over the country.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Keevan: To get college exposure while getting the opportunity to play in a competitive environment with a group of amazing players.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Keevan: PBR Future Games trials 09/16/18. New England All-Star Game 10/20/18. Winter Pitching Analysis 03/05/19.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Keevan: I have heard from: BC, Georgetown, Belmont University, Wofford College, UMass-Lowell, and St. John’s University. I am also interested in: BC, Georgetown University, Belmont University, Wofford College, Northeastern, UConn, Tufts University, Trinity College, URI, Brown University, Cornell and UMass-Amherst. I am hoping to add to my interest list as an outcome of attending the Future Games.

Matthew Maloney C / 2B / Central Catholic, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Maloney: This spring I played for the Central Catholic Raiders varsity, which finished with a 10-11 record. I started and batted second in the lineup as a sophomore and led the team in  batting average (.413), RBIs (14) and hits (29). After the season I was selected as both a Merrimack Valley Conference All-Star and a Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association Sophomore Select All-Star. This summer I am playing for the 17U Legends Prospects. I am the catcher and bat second in the lineup. I also have spent some time in the middle infield as well as the outfield. We played a competitive schedule including big tournaments in Georgia, New Jersey and Northborough, Ma.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Maloney: I am extremely excited to have been chosen to represent Massachusetts in the Future Games. I am looking forward to playing with and against some of the most talented baseball players in the country. This is a unique opportunity, and has been one of my goals since my first PBR event. It is an honor to be selected into this talented pool of baseball players, and I’m eager to see what we can do as a team in this showcase.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Maloney: I have been looking forward to the Future Games since I got my invite in April. I am not only looking forward to winning games with a talented group of baseball players from Massachusetts, but I am also look forward to putting my skills to the test when playing against the best players. I am excited for the high level of competition I will face this week. I am also looking forward to getting to know and play with some of the best players in Massachusetts. This experience will definitely be one I will not forget.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Maloney: Prior to the Future Games, I participated in the Legends Prospects Scout Day in March.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Maloney: After finishing my sophomore year, I am starting to really consider the type of school I hope to attend. As I consider my future, I hope to attend a college that combines a competitive baseball program with a hard working, positive team culture and a strong academic program.

Ryan Meyer SS / 2B / Shrewsbury, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Meyer: This spring season I played for Shrewsbury High School, where we won the District and made the Division 1 state finals. I played SS and batted fourth in the lineup as a sophomore. I hit .400 during our postseason run. This summer I have played on the 15U Evolution 3n2 team where we have played five5 tournaments at NEBC as well as the US Baseball Championships in Richmond. I also played for Team Central Mass in the Bay State Games where I hit .500.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Meyer: I am extremely honored to be chosen as a team member for PBR Team Massachusetts. It is an honor to play with so many players that I consider outstanding athletes and baseball players. Many of the guys have been teammates and/or opponents over the years. I respect all of them and their game.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Meyer: My expectations are to play in highly-competitive games against great competition with a very talented group of guys. I am excited to see where I fit with the top players from all over the nation and to hopefully get more into my recruiting process.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Meyer: At PBR, I have participated in two Evolution Scout Days. I also took part in the Top Prospect Games in New Britain, Ct.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Meyer: As a 2021, it’s very early for me in the recruiting process. However, D1 schools my freshman year began to show me interest. I am considering Fairfield, Manhattan, Bryant, Seton Hall, Villanova and Georgetown. I am looking for a great academic experience to go along with a great baseball experience and a very competitive program.

Jack Penney SS / 3B / Phillips Andover Academy, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Penney: During the spring, my high school team finished the year 14-2 while losing in the semifinals of the playoffs. I have attended tournaments in New Jersey, Georgia and Massachusetts so far in the summer.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Penney: I am very excited to be a part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Penney: I am expecting to have a good time with the team. I know a lot of the kids already.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Penney: I have only participated in two PBR events prior to this one; the one at the Legends Facility and the one at Xaverian Brother High School.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Penney: I have heard from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth, Brown, Duke, Wake Forest, Stanford, Boston College and Army Westpoint.

Gavin Price SS / RHP / Quabbin Regional, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Ray: My spring season was good, I batted very consistently and was dominant and electric on the mound. I didn’t have the best summer but I still did a pretty good job. .

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Price: I feel honored and proud to be recognized as one of the many players to be featured in the Future Games. I’m excited to be challenged by some amazing ball players and to be able to play with such great athletes.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Price: I’m expecting a lot of exposure to some of the best colleges in the country, and to be surrounded by excellent talent that will push and challenge me to compete..

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Price: I've been included in some of the local showcases around the Massachusetts area.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Price: I recently just decommited from Rutgers University due to reasons beyond my control. There was a change in coaching staff and me along with many other recruits, we parted ways. Recently I’ve been in contact with, Purdue, Maryland and VCU

Matthew Ray OF / OF / Lincoln Sudbury Regional, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Ray: This spring I was an outfielder for the varsity team at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. I had a lot of fun and, more importantly, I greatly improved my baseball skills and added new skill sets to my game such as base-hit bunting, and base stealing. This summer I have been a part of Nokona Baseball and where we finished off the season with a tournament in North Carolina.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Ray: I am beyond excited to be a part of Team Massachusetts and can not wait to compete at LakePoint against the other states.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Ray: My expectations are for this event to be very high-level play and for it to be a great way to show colleges my skill set.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Ray: I have not participated in any PBR events prior to the Future Games and I am so excited to be a part of one.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Ray: Currently I have not heard from any colleges but I am very interested in the D1 baseball schools across the country.

Kyle Rizy RHP / RHP / Worcester Academy, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Rizy: This spring I was a sophomore at Worcester Academy. I pitched in most key games this season against some great competition leading us to the NEPSAC semifinals. This summer I am playing for Evolution where we competed in tournaments down south.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Rizy:  I am honored to be part of Team Massachusetts and play with the best talent in the state.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Rizy: I am hoping to gain as much exposure as possible and to compete at the highest level.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Rizy: I recently attended the Top Prospect Games as well as yearly PBR Scout Days.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Rizy: I have talked to many schools and at this point looking at all my options.

Joey Rubin SS / 2B / St Peter Marian, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Rubin: In the spring I played SS for the Saint Peter Marián Guardians. We made it to the district finals and lost. I have been playing shortstop during summer baseball for the New England Ruffnecks.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Rubin: Being in the Future Games is a great opportunity to compete on a level with other really good players and to get recognized by scouts.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Rubin: My expectations for this event are to get recognized by scouts and expand my school interests.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Rubin: One event at Xaverian last week.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Rubin: BC, Duke, Uconn, USF, Bryant, UMass-Lowell, Michigan, Alabama, Mississippi.

Jonathan Santucci OF / LHP / Phillips Academy, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Santucci: For the spring season, I played for Phillips Academy Andover. The season went really well and everyone played really well. We lost in the semifinals to Dexter, but we played really well overall. I finished the season hitting around .350 and I also pitched a little. During the summer, I have been playing for Team Mizuno Runbirds where we just finished our last tournament. I have been traveling everywhere for tournaments and showcases, and it has been very fun experience.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Santucci: Being apart of Team Massachusetts will be an honor. It means I get to represent the state I am from and I find that an honor. I will be able to play with some of the best players from around the state and I am very excited about it. I am also excited to be able to showcase myself in front of all of the college coaches and scouts.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Santucci: My expectations for the event are not only to showcase myself to all of the coaches, but to also have a lot of fun playing against the best and with a lot of my friends on Team Massachusetts. I can’t wait for the event and I am super excited to showcase myself.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Santucci: Prior to the Future Games, I have been to three PBR events. The last one I went to was in February.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Santucci: I have talked to several colleges, especially during this summer, and I am looking forward to playing in front of the many coaches that are going to be at the Future Games.

Matthew Sapienza RHP / 3B / Phillips Academy Andover, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Sapienza: My high school and summer ball seasons have been great this year. Although our high school team wasn’t able to go back-to-back in the Central New England Prep School Baseball League, we still had a great season. For me just getting to be a part of such an amazing team is good enough no matter the outcome. As a pitcher this year has been a major step up for me. I have gained velocity on my fastball and solidified my off speed pitches. I just got back from a 16U tournament in Georgia where my fastball topped at 88 mph and I complimented it with a slider and change-up. When I am not pitching I play in the infield, mainly second base to preserve my arm.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Sapienza: Being apart of Team Massachusetts is going to be a phenomenal experience. Getting the chance to play with some of the best players in the state is going to be one of the best baseball experiences I will have. It’s going to be a great time to showcase myself as well as play with new teammates as well as teammates that I have played with before.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Sapienza: I am anticipating highly-competitive games that are going to be really fun to be a part of. This is what baseball is all about. Where in the past I may have played teams that have had some holes in their lineups, I know that these players were picked for a reason and the competition is going to be great. It’s going to be an intense few games playing in front of lots of colleges as well.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Sapienza: I have called a few colleges like Northeastern, Army, Bucknell and Rutgers. I have gone to a BC camp and Georgetown camp as well and I am attending a Duke camp in August. I have also heard from Elon and Dartmouth as well as UConn.

Andrew Smithson LHP / OF / Andover, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Smithson: I played JV and varsity for Andover High School in the spring and this summer I play for my summer club team Nor’easter where I pitch 2-3 times a week.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Smithson: it is an honor representing Team Massachusetts for the Future Games. I am beyond gracious for the people who have helped me get this far.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Smithson: This event will definitely put me in a tough battle on the mound but that is what pitching is all about, overcoming the competition.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Smithson: I have participated in three other PBR events, two indoor pitching showcases and one outdoor team event in Connecticut.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Smithson: I have not heard from any colleges as of now but am keeping options open for the upcoming future.

Kurtis Thomas RHP / 1B / Nauset Regional, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Thomas: I was selected as a league All-Star for my high school district. My high school season was shortened due to a leg injury but I was cleared just in time for my summer season to start.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Thomas: I’m super excited to be a part of Team Massachusetts and be able to play with and against the best players around.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Thomas: My expectation for this event is to be able to showcase myself in front of a large number of college coaches.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Thomas: I participated in the Future Games Trials, Best Of The Cape, and the New England Fall All-Star Game.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Thomas: I have heard from UMBC, URI, UMass-Amherst and Bryant.

Matt Travisano SS / RHP / Noble and Greenough, MA / 2022

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Travisano: My spring season with Concord Carlisle Regional High School resulted in a selection as a Massachusetts DCL All-Star. I played shortstop and pitched. I had 36 innings pitched, 48 strikeouts, eight walks and a 1.21 WHIP. I hit over .300, led the team with eight doubles and an OPS .940. My summer team is Antonelli Baseball 17U Black. I played shortstop and pitcher. In a tournament in Georgia my pitching velocity was in the top 1.5 percent of 2022 grads based on a fastball velocity of 87 mph.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Travisano: I’m really excited to represent Massachusetts in the PBR Future Games. I have played with and against many of the players on our team. The team is looking really solid.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Travisano: I’m expecting competitive games, talented players, and camaraderie with teammates on Team Massachusetts.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Travisano: I have participated in several team Scout Days, the Northeast Pitching Showcase, and the 2019 ProCase in Connecticut.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Travisano: I’ve heard from and have had conversations with coaches from Duke, Purdue, Maryland, UConn, James Madison, Dayton, Northeastern, Boston College, Bryant, UMass-Lowell and UMass-Amherst.

Patrick Wade 1B / OF / St. Sebastian's, MA / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Wade: I had a terrific sophomore season at St. Sebastian’s School on one of the top-ranked teams in New England helping lead the team to a 16-4 record and posting a .428 batting average, the highest average on the team. I also finished the year with 97 GPA and was nominated for participation in the National Honor Society. This summer, as a member of the Boston Prospects, I’m among the team leaders in batting average, RBIs and home runs while playing first base and right and left field.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
Wade: I’m honored to be a part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games and I’m very excited to “get after it” in Georgia. It’s not every day that you get to play against top competition from different states and show off your talents against the best players.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Wade: My hope for the Future Games is to get as much exposure as possible in front of top colleges and display my power-hitting ability.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Wade: I participated in the Boston Prospects Showcase earlier this year.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Wade: I’ve heard from many colleges this summer and am excited about the opportunity to play Division I baseball in college.

Thomas White LHP / OF / Phillips Academy, Andover (Fall 2019), MA / 2023

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
White: My travel team, Legends Prospects 14U, has had a terrific spring/summer season.  We are 48-8-3 and won the May Day Classic at New England Baseball Complex and Super 25 New England Regional.  We recently returned from Fort Myers, Fla. where we finished second (by 1 run) in a national tournament. I received the MVPitcher award for that tournament. Our team followed that up winning the league championship.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Massachusetts for the Future Games?
White: I think it’s pretty cool. Baseball players from the northeast don’t get a lot of credit, but we play in every weather condition imaginable and have the benefit of time off to train in other sports as well. I feel like that’s an advantage for durability.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
White: I’m not really sure what to expect, this will be my first showcase so I’m just looking to have a good showing. I’m starting high school at Phillips Academy Andover this fall so I’m happy that four of my future high school teammates will be on the team too. This will be a good opportunity to get to know them.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
White: I have only participated in one Scout Day earlier this year at Legends Baseball, Middleton Ma.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
White: I’ve spoken with a few schools but since I just got out of eighth grade, I’m not ready to narrow that list down yet. I’d like to be able to evaluate a couple opportunities to find the right fit.