Another Successful Future Games Completed For Team Massachusetts

Jake Boudreau RHP / Bishop Guertin, NH / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
My Future Games highlights were reuniting with some old baseball friends and playing in front of a lot of college scouts. 

PBR: Assess your performance.
My performance was overall just okay, nothing great. I just went out and tried to compete.

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
Being part of Team Massachusetts brought me another look to the world, meeting new people and experiencing different baseball lifestyles.

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
I only played one game, against Team Florida, but overall they were a solid team. Good bats at the plate. 

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
Participating in the Future Games can help you open eyes at one of the top facilities in America. It is one of the best recruiting events I’ve ever been to. 

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
Going into the event I had one offer and have had three phone calls going into the event. Personally, I now have been on up to 10 coaches' college radars that I know of.

Austin Campbell LHP / OF / Franklin, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
My Future Games highlights were meeting lots of new players and being able to compete with some of the best players in the country.

PBR: Assess your performance.
I did not have my best stuff on the day of my outing but I was able to battle out of some jams.

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
Being part of Team Massachusetts was a great experience because I got to bond with players who I might face back in New England so it was cool to be able to play with those guys.

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
The competition was top notch for sure. Lots of really good hitters, and many pitchers throwing a lot harder than you see pitchers throw in New England. 

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
Participating in the Future Games can help me in the future by facing some of the best competition that you would face at the college level in the future.It was also good seeing where you are compared to others across the country.

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
None.

Jake Cullen RHP / OF / Westford Academy, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
The Future Games was super exciting and fun to compete against people from all around. Even though I am a pitcher only, it was a blast sitting on the bench and cheering on my teammates.

PBR: Assess your performance.
I played pretty well, with obviously some things I can improve on. But that’s why I love baseball because there are so many ways to improve your game. My top fastball velo was 87 which I felt like was pretty good. I’ve thrown harder but it was good for what the weather conditions were, rain delays and the fact it was really humid. 

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
There’s always people that stand out and I felt like we had three people that stood out to me and they were all players out in the field. Hits after hits, those kids were electric, so fun to watch. All the technology they had at LakePoint was incredible. 

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
The competition was great. I pitched against PBR Florida and they had some great players. I had to mix a lot of breaking balls so they wouldn’t make contact.

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
If anybody wants to play college baseball, the Future Games are for sure the place to be. Everywhere you look there is a college coach ready to see some kids compete. They will see everything you do. Also, it’s great to see where you truly stand against some of the best players out there in your grade.

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
I’ve been in contact with some college coaches but when September hits, hopefully, some will be interested in me. When I played Florida I was unlucky to have a rain/lighting delay and most of the college coaches left but I truly wanted to see where I stand against those kids. I found out college baseball is what I want to pursue and thrive in the future.

Beau Elson LHP / OF / Phillips Exeter Academy, NH / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
My highlights were just being on the mound competing and being in the dugout with all of the Massachusetts guys a lot of which I’ve played against during high school or summer baseball.

PBR: Assess your performance.
I threw well overall. I did a good job getting ahead with the fastball allowing me to get swings and misses on pitches out of the zone. I think I could have thrown the change-up more. I didn’t have a lot of confidence in it but I needed to just trust it and start throwing it more.

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
Being part of Team Massachusetts I was able to get to know and play with players that I’ve competed against.

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
I was able to throw against Ohio and they could definitely swing it but I tried to not let that change my game plan and still just attack them with the fastball.

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
Being from Massachusetts it’s hard to get exposure from schools that aren’t from the northeast so attending the Future Games allows you to get seen by schools that normally would never have the opportunity to see you.

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
Georgia Tech, Stanford, Northwestern, Ohio State, Duke, George Washington, College of Charleston.

Joshua Florence RHP / OF / Central Catholic, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
My highlights of the Future Games were meeting new kids and being able to compete at one of the highest levels.

PBR: Assess your performance.
My performance was a little disappointing.

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
I was very happy to be a part of Team Massachusetts and with a great group of talented players

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
The competition was great with a lot of high-level arms and a lot of high-level bats.

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
Participating in the Future Games will help me get exposed to multiple coaches. 

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
I am in contact with UMass-Lowell.

Sachin Gopal RHP / C / Wellesley, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
The highlight of the Future Games was getting to throw in front of a ton of coaches and get my name out there.

PBR: Assess your performance.
I think I pitched pretty well. I struck out two, gave up one hit and walked one guy. I worked efficiently and pitched to contact.

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
Being part of Team Massachusetts was incredible. I got to play with some of the best kids in the state and everyone performed at an extremely high level.

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
The competition was really good. The hitters I faced were very disciplined at the plate. They didn’t chase at two-strike junk pitches and they all had a specific approach at the plate. Every hitter I faced was a tough out.

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
The Future Games is going to help me in the future because it got my name out there and I got to throw in front of my dream schools.

Cole Taylor RHP / 3B / Tabor Academy, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
I was only able to pitch two innings during the Future Games so my highlight was being on the mound knowing the best players in my area are behind me ready to make plays.

PBR: Assess your performance.
I had a bit of a slow start because of nerves but I settled in and was able to finish off well.

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
I loved being a part of Team Massachusetts because the state is quite small so I was able to make connections with the other players through travel ball and other mutual friends. The bond definitely stood out for me. I pitched the first day and everybody was up and on the fence ready to go play together. 

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
Team Mid-Atlantic was the team I pitched against and they were a very good team and knew how to play the game of baseball. Everybody there was a good player with high projection. 

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
The Future Games definitely gets your name out there through social media and the amount of college scouts there. 

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
I have not received any more interest since the Future Games from any new schools.

Ozzie Weber RHP / 3B / McCann, MA / 2024

Waiting to hear back from.

Jake Zawatsky RHP / SS / Austin Prep, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
My Future Games highlights were meeting my teammates from all over the state of Massachusetts and competing against the best of the best from all states.

PBR: Assess your performance.
I was given the chance to pitch two innings against Team Ohio where I allowed one hit and had one strikeout and let up no runs.

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
It was a true honor to represent my state as I played alongside some of the best pitchers and hitters in the state as well.

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
The competition was insane, definitely some of the best I’ve ever been around. Every batter had an A grade approach at the plate and every pitcher had high velocity and great off-speeds. 

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
PBR definitely didn’t underestimate the amount of college coaches that were there. This event 110 percent got my name out there in front of numerous colleges. I am very thankful. 

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
I have been in contact with UMass-Lowell.

Carter Bentley OF / SS / The Rivers School, MA / 2025

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
I had a great experience with the Future Games.

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
The games were great to get updates on my profile, with new videos, updated pics and greater visibility overall.  My PBR New England ranking went to #1.  I think all the above was a result of going to the Future Games.

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
As a result of the games, I was contacted by Wake Forest, and had a sit down yesterday with Northeastern.  No offers yet, but we are hopeful an offer comes soon.

Watson Mexico LHP / OF / Oakmont, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
My Future Games highlights I would say were pitching, or being mic'd up.

PBR: Assess your performance.
I was pretty happy with my performance during the Future Games, with a couple unlucky hits.

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
I loved being on Team Massachusetts. I loved the coaches and the players. 

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
The competition I faced down in Georgia was unreal. Every kid we faced was mid- to high-80s and the hitters could hit. 

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
I believe participating in the Futures, for one, will be something I will talk about for the rest of my life. Plus I feel it will help me with recruiting in the future.

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
I was in contact with no coaches before the event, and so far had one call with Harvard. Thank you for the awesome event again.

Charlie Walsh SS / RHP / Belmont Hill, MA / 2024

Waiting to hear back from.

Cameron Papetti C / 3B / Worcester Academy, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
My favorite highlight of the tournament was when I was mic'd up in the last game and was able to hit a double. That was a fun experience being able to be mic'd up for that.

PBR: Assess your performance.
Throughout the tournament I put together a couple hits and put together some good ABs. I felt really good behind the plate as well. 

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
Being a part of Team Massachusetts was an amazing experience. We had a very talented team and a great group of guys. We had a lot of fun but at the same time played some great games.

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
The competition this week was very solid and competitive. All the pitchers we faced were at least high-80s with great off speed. 

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
Participating in the Future Games can help me in the future with recruiting and getting my name out there to coaches.

Jace Roossien C / 1B / Phillips Academy - Andover, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
My highlights were throwing two people out, one at second and one at third, as well as having a great showcase day. 

PBR: Assess your performance.
I thought I played well. I went 2-for-5 with two walks on the week. I thought I played really well behind the plate, just working hard for the pitcher. 

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
This was my second year on Team Massachusetts and I enjoyed it again. Everybody involved - coaches, players and staff - are awesome and everyone loves playing baseball. 

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
We faced some really talented kids and some hard-throwing pitchers. Everyone at this event deserved to be there. 

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
Being at the Future Games obviously helps with recruiting. It is one of the best ways to get seen throughout the summer. It also helps you get used to that level of scouting and exposure. 

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
Nate Mulberg at the University of Richmond, Ty Blankmeyer at Duke, Brett Boretti and Dan Tischler at Columbia, Tyler Holt at BC, Tim Corbin at Vanderbilt.

Fletcher Waterman C / Deerfield Academy, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
My highlights from the Future Games were the multiple barrels I had up at the plate producing 90+mph exit velos and throwing out a runner with a 1.87 pop time.

PBR: Assess your performance.
I felt I played great, especially against the competition we had. I was 2-for-6 with a walk at the plate and behind the plate I played great as well, blocking balls in the dirt and framing balls well.

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
Being a part of Team Massachusetts was amazing. I was out there with the best players from around the state, some of whom I had played with before. What stood out to me was the instant chemistry. Everyone knew everyone else on the team was good at baseball so no one was trying to show off for each other. We were all just playing to get recruited.

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
The competition was amazing. Every hitter could hit and every pitcher was 86+ with great off speeds. You couldn’t take one pitch off the entire game. 

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
Participating in the Future Games can be huge for your future. During the event I played in front of hundreds of coaches and showcased my skills. It is a massive event for your recruiting.

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
Since the event ended my coaches have been in contact with Harvard, Northeastern, Northwestern, Purdue, Boston College, and many other schools.

Tate Bannish 3B / 3B / Wellesley, MA / 2024

Waiting to hear back from.

Jake Hajdu SS / C / Winchendon, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
My Future Games highlights would definitely have been playing with five teammates that I played NEB with. It was also fun playing with the top uncommitted players in the country and competing against them. 

PBR: Assess your performance.
I played pretty well during the three games we had. I was able to go 4-for-5 with three singles and a double as well as two walks and a couple of RBIs.

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
Being part of Team Massachusetts was awesome. Everyone was there to play the game they love and not just mess around.

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
Throughout the Future Games we faced some pretty good arms. Every game there were a few kids throwing high-80s and low-90s. We also faced some good bats and smart ball players.

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
Participating in the Future Games is definitely a great way to get your name out to college coaches and help you have the opportunity to play college baseball. 

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
I have mainly just been followed by a bunch of schools on my social media. On Sept. 1st is when they will be able to text and call me.

Jake Harring 2B / SS / Austin Prep, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
It is hard to touch upon highlights since I only had six at-bats and only a few plays in the field but I would say a highlight from my weekend was a hit over the second baseman on a nine-pitch at-bat.

PBR: Assess your performance.
I was proud of my performance at the Future Games, I went 1-4 with two walks while facing good pitching and having good at-bats. I was swinging at good pitches and taking pitches that weren’t in the zone.

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
I thought being a part of Team Massachusetts was amazing! I got to play with some of the best players in the state. Each and every player on the team were good teammates and fun to be around. What stood out is how I have played a lot of them in travel ball so I recognized a lot of names when I found out I was invited to go.

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
The competition at the event was extremely good. The teams there were loaded with tons of talent. During the workouts, I was looking around at some of the other teams while they were hitting or fielding and it was cool to see all the talent from different parts of the country.

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
5- Participating in the Future Games helps a ton in the future. You are pretty much playing in front of every D-1 coach in the country. It was the most people I had ever played in front of in my entire life. This event is huge for me and my recruiting process and for everyone else who participated.

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
No one.

Eliot Medlock SS / RHP / Merrimack, NH / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
Highlights from the Future Games for me were going 3-for-3 with three doubles and three  runs and two RBIs (game-tying and leading-run against a tough Team Ohio) along with a walk and stolen base through two games at the event. Another highlight was being named player of the game against Team Ohio.

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
Being part of Team Massachusetts and being able to play with some of the best kids in the northeast was such an honor. It was a blast. 

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
What stood out to me was how good the competition was at this event. It was a blast to be a part of this.

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
Being able to play in the Future Games will help in getting looked at by literally every college in the country.

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
Some colleges that reached out to me during and after the event so far are Duke, UConn, Northeastern, UMass-Amherst and Quinnipiac.

Zachary Meehl 3B / 1B / Algonquin Regional, MA / 2024

Waiting to hear back from.

Sebastian Ortiz 3B / OF / Noble and Greenough, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
Getting to know and play against the top competition in the class of 2024 and being able to perform in front of a huge crowd of scouts.

PBR: Assess your performance.
I feel like I was able to help my team on both sides of the game and showcase what I can bring to the table.

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
What stood out was the great environment and everyone’s energy to compete.

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
The competition was just as I expected. We played some arms that just pounded the zone right away and made you compete.

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
The Future Games is an event that will really help your recruiting process. It is the big stage that every rising junior needs to try to be in.

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
I have heard from a few schools like UMass and JMU.

Griffin Schutte 1B / RHP / Rivers, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
One of my highlights was hitting an RBI double in our first game. Another was getting a solid team win over Ohio in game two.

PBR: Assess your performance.
I feel like I did well against the high-level pitching and competition. I think there is always room for improvement though.

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
It was an honor to be able to play for Team Massachusetts. It was great to be able to play with some of the best players in the area. I am extremely thankful to PBR and coach Healy for the opportunity.

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
The competition was very good. The pitching was some of the best I’ve ever seen. The position players were also extremely good. Each game was played at a very competitive level.

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
Being able to play in the Future Games gave me the opportunity to showcase my skills in front of a large amount of college coaches. In addition, the high level of skill showed me what ball at the next level would be like.

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
I talked to a couple of coaches at the Future Games and am looking forward to talking to them more in the future.

Jack Byrne OF / SS / Natick, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
Some of my highlights from the Future Games were beating Team Ohio in Game 2 as well as seeing all of the college coaches watching our first game.

PBR: Assess your performance.
I am happy with how I did against the high-level pitching and competition. I am also happy with my 60 time and an outfield velocity from the workout day.

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
Being able to play for Team Massachusetts was an honor. Playing with and against some of the best players in the county was an unbelievable experience and I can’t thank coach Healy and PBR enough for the opportunity. 

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
The competition was very good. Almost every pitcher we faced was throwing close to 90 mph and all the position players were very good as well. Every game was played at an extremely high level.

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
Being able to play in the Future Games will give me the opportunity to have experience playing against such high-level teams and players. With so many kids at this event being so good it really gives a taste as to what baseball is like at the next level.

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
I talked to a few coaches at the event and am looking forward to talking to them as well as the schools I’ve talked to prior to the Future Games.

Brian Olson OF / 1B / Dover Sherborn, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
My Future Games highlights were a couple nice catches in the outfield

PBR: Assess your performance.
My performance was not what I hoped to do but it gives me motivation to work harder 

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
Being on Team Massachusetts was an awesome experience. I got to play with some of the top players in the state as well as some friends

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
The competition was very good with almost every pitcher throwing mid-to-high 80s and very few errors. Players also played according to situations to help their team win

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
It will help gauge my talent and teach me some valuable lessons about mindset and confidence.

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
A couple Ivy League coaches such as Harvard, Cornell and Yale were impressed by my workout and followed me throughout the tourney.

Anthony Ruggiero CF / 1B / Nipmuc Regional, MA / 2024

PBR: What were your Future Games highlights?
In the Future Games I went 3-for-5 with three RBIs. I batted .600 through the event. 

PBR: Assess your performance.
I think I did well. Going 3-for-5 is tough, especially when facing some really good arms. 

PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Massachusetts and what stood out.
I really enjoyed being a part of Team Massachusetts. It was an honor to represent the state of Massachusetts.

PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event.
The competition was outstanding. Every at-bat I felt challenged me and I knew I had to outwork the pitchers to be successful. 

PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future?
Participating in an event like the Future Games is super beneficial due to the amount of exposure that you are getting from college coaches. It is something that will change your life. 

PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended?
I became in contact with five schools after the event, one of them being my dream school. I am so blessed to have been a part of this amazing event.