Nick Fajardo - PBR Player of the Week for March 5 - 11, 2018
March 13, 2018
Player of the Week nominations are submitted by High School coaches across North Carolina each week. Along with the nominations, Prep Baseball Report is diving into box scores, talking to coaches and scouts, and attending as many games as possible.
The week of March 5 - 11 brought about some cold weather as many programs kicked off their conference slate across the state. The end of the week also saw the first PBR/NCBCA Team Polls for 2018. Spring is here, kind of, and high school baseball is heating up.
It was a huge week for several players across North Carolina. Several pitchers recorded perfect games and no-hitters. Multiple arms reached double digit strikeouts. Offensively, several hitters were able to carry their unit during the week.
For the week of March 5 - 11, Durham Jordan HS Outfielder, Nick Fajardo (2018 grad), a North Carolina Central commit, has been named the PBR Player of the week. In three games, Fajardo sparked an offense that scored 19 runs. Fajardo was on base and scored runs, but the pressure he applied to opposing teams may have been the difference for him this week, as he totaled seven stolen bases. Jordan went 2-1 on the week, recording a win over a team receiving votes this week in the PBR/NCBCA Team Poll. Jordan checks in at No. 10 in the 4A poll.
PBR Player of the Week
Nick Fajardo, OF, Durham Jordan HS, 2018
+6-11, 2 doubles, 3 RBI, 5 Runs Scored
+Hit .545 for the week, over three games
+.583 On Base Percentage
+7 Stolen Bases
Honorable Mention
Brian Pearce, RHP, Millbrook HS, 2019
+Perfect Game vs. Southeast Raleigh
+5IP, 0H, 0R, 11K, 0BB
+Only 1 hitter went to a three ball count
Cody Kidd, RHP, West Stanly, 2019
+Big week at the plate including hitting for the cycle in one game
+6-6, Double, Triple, Home Run, 3 Runs, 3 RBI, 1 BB
+On the mound, keyed a win in relief -- 4 IP, 0R, 7 K
+Cycle and relief appearance key a 6-5 win over Central Cabarrus
Gianni Smith, RHP, West Forsyth High School, 2018
+Dominating on the mound this week as well as with the bat leading the Titans to 3 wins.
+ On the mound, 1 Win, 5 IP, 11 Ks, 0 BBs
+At the plate 4-6, Double, HR, 6 RBIs, 2 Rs, 3 BBs
Logan Everette, RHP, Washington HS, 2019
+No-hitter in 1st Varsity Start
+5IP, 0H, 0R, 1BB
Trey Tujetsch, RHP, Ardrey Kell, 2019
+ 2 starts in the week with a 1-0 Record
+ 9.1 IP, 2 hits, 17 K, 4 BB
+ vs. South Mecklenburg, took a no-hitter into the 6th
Ryan Restino, LHP, Lincoln Charter, 2019
+Perfect Game in win over Cherryville
+7IP, 0H, 0R, 6K, 0BB
Other Big Weeks
Hunter Forbes, 1B, Beargrass Charter, 2018
+ Big week at the plate in three games
+ 7-9, 2 Doubles, Grandslam
+ 10 RBI
+ On Base of .846, reaching base 11 times, including 2 intentional walks.
Connor Norby, SS, East Forsyth, 2018
+ Continued a strong start at the plate, hitting in the middle of the order
+ 6-11, 2 Doubles, 3 RBI, 1BB
Danny Fish, 2B, East Forsyth, 2019
+Excelled in the lead off roll and getting on base this week
+5-9, HR, 3 RBI, 4 Runs Scored
Luke Kimrey, RHP, East Forsyth, 2018
+ 1-0 with strong outing vs. High Point Central, improving to 2-0 on the year
+ 2 appearances, 6IP, 5 Hits, 4 Runs, 1 ER, 13 K, 4 BB
Derek Martin, RHP, East Lincoln High, 2020
+ Good outing in tough luck loss at Lincolnton
+ 6IP, 3 hits, 2 Runs, 9 K, 1BB,
+ Opponent batting average - .211
Conor McGee, 1B, Hickory Ridge HS, 2018
+Led an offensive outburst from the Bulls
+4-6, Double, 3 RBI, 8 Runs in 3 games
Isaac Parker, OF, Hickory Ridge HS, 2018
+3-6, 6RBI, 5 Runs, 3 HBP in 3 Games
Corbin Berkovics, RHP, Independence, 2018
+Starting pitcher in big conference win vs undefeated East Meck.
+5IP, 4 hits, 1 Run, 8 K, 1BB, using 77 pitches
Bryceson Hernandez, OF, Panther Creek High School, 2018
+Consistent offensive threat had a big week
+5-10, Double, 2 RBI, 2 Runs scored
Trey Watkins, RHP, Richmond Senior, 2018
+Produced on the mound and at the plate throughout the week
+Win over Purnell Swett -- 5 IP, 0 hits, 12 K
+For the week -- 3-6, Double, 3 RBI, 2 stolen bases
Carl Stidham, RHP, South Brunswick, 2020
+Complete game win in Varsity debut
+7IP, 5 Hits, 1 Run, 7 K, 2 BB
Lonnie Bailey II, LHP, South Davidson, 2019
+Big piece to key win during the week… Good outing in tough luck loss.
+Game tying double and scored winning run. Also earned the win, recording the final 9 outs
+2-5, Double, 3 RBI, 1 Run, 1 Stolen Base, 1 HBP, .500 On Base %
+On the mound, 1-1, 8 IP, 5 K, 0.88 ERA
Hunter Robinson, 2B, West Lincoln HS, 2019
+Hunter came through in some clutch situations for the Rebels this week as he helped the team go 1-1 with a win over conference opponent Maiden.
+Solid week defensively as well as leading the offense
+3-5, Double, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 1 Runs
Will Palinkas, RHP/3B, Providence HS, 2018
+Pitched well in win vs. Hough
+5IP, 2H, 1R, 0ER, 9K, 4BB
Tim Townsend, RHP, Providence HS, 2018
+Complete game win over East Forsyth
+7IP, 3H, 1R, 0ER, 8K, 1BB
Logan Whitaker, RHP, Ledford HS, 2018
+Dominate in win over South Rowan
+5IP, 3H, 1R, 12K, 1BB
+Improves to 2-0 on the season
+Also 1-3 at the plate in the game
Chris Villaman, LHP, Ledford HS, 2019
+Win over South Rowan, controlling the game in the entire way
+7IP, 1H, 0R, 13K, 1BB
Trent Black, RHP, South Caldwell HS, 2019
+Came up big in win over Alexander Central
+6.2IP, 7H, 2R, 2ER, 13K, 1BB in the Win
Jacob Edwards, LHP, Southwest Guilford HS, 2018
+2nd outing and 2nd combined no-hitter of the year for Edwards
+Win, 4IP, 0H, 0R, 9K, 0BB
Philip Abner, LHP, Covenant Day School, 2021
+Win on the road at Durham Academy
+6IP, 3H, 0R, 12K, 2BB
Brooks Baldwin, MIF/RHP, Whiteville HS, 2018
+Matched Fairmont’s Randy Floyd in a pitching dual
+Win, 6IP, 2H, 2R, 0ER, 14K, 0BB
Chase Britton, RHP, High Point Christian Academy, 2019
+Big performance in win over Charlotte Christian
+7IP, 2H, 0R, 6K, 1BB
Jake Smith, RHP, Chapel Hill HS, 2018
+6IP, 1H, 1R, 1ER, 8K, 2BB
Scott Mayo, LHP, South Central HS, 2018
+Pitched really well in 1 run win over Washington
+7IP, 2H, 1R, 1ER, 14K, 0BB
Phillip Cole, OF/RHP, Western Alamance HS, 2018
+Power surge at the plate keyed a 2-0 week
+1-4, HR, 3RBI, 1 run in win over Rockingham
+1-2, HR, 2RBI, 2 runs, 2 BB in win over Morehead
Nik Pry, OF/RHP, Pinecrest HS, 2018
+CG win on the mound, 7IP, 1H, 0R, 11K, 2BB
Bryson Linkous, RHP, Stuart Cramer HS, 2018
+Throws 1st CG shutout in Stuart Cramer history
+7IP, 3H, 0R, 9K, 1BB