2019 Future Games Preview - Team Connecticut

James Aselta SS / RHP / Weston, CT / 2022

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Aselta: During the spring season I played varsity baseball for Weston as a freshman. You had to earn your position ever practice and game. This summer I have been playing for BVSA in Stamford, Ct. I have been playing up on the 17U team and playing very well. I have played down in North Carolina at UNC which was awesome. For the season I have a .389 average and 18 RBIs.  

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Aselta: It is an amazing opportunity for me as a player and a person. When I went to the Junior Future Games last year my goal was set to make it to the Future Games the following year. Being around all the top players is a rush. I believe the Future Games provides me the exposure I would never receive anywhere else. I know after the Junior Future Games I was noticed by two top D1 schools. I also enjoyed talking to the players after the games and meeting new friends. Some of the older players last year gave me some good advice that has helped me improve my game this year.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Aselta: My expectations for this event are just to enjoy myself, learn from the other players and play hard, not try to overdo too much and just present myself as best as possible.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Aselta: Some PBR events that I participated in are the New England Top Prospect Games 6/2019 ( ranked in the top 5 for exit velocity) and the Junior Future Games 8/2018 (ranked in the top 10 for position and exit velocity).

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Aselta: I have heard from Maryland, Richmond, Boston College. I am dedicated to improving myself and being the best player I can be. I would consider attending Vanderbilt, UNC, Duke, Elon, UCF, Wake Forest, Florida State, OSU, Richmond, Boston College and Maryland.

Ben Brutti RHP / SS / South Kingstown, RI / 2022

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Brutti: The spring baseball season was very good with our team making it to the state semifinals. As a freshman I pitched 25 innings mostly as a reliever, and had an ERA under 0.50. For the summer I play for the Ocean State Makos. I am a starting pitcher and first baseman. We are doing well and have won some tournaments.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Brutti: I am very excited to play for Team Connecticut in the Future Games. I played in the Junior Future Games last year and it was a big goal of mine to make it back this year to play in the Future Games. It will be a great experience to play with the best players from southern New England.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Brutti: I am looking forward to the opportunity to compete against the best players in the country in a fun atmosphere. 

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Brutti: I attended the Connecticut Top Prospect Games and the Junior Future Games.

Brandyn Durand C / OF / Bishop Hendricken, RI / 2022

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Durand: This spring I played for my high school freshman team at Bishop Hendricken High School and we won the state championship. This summer I’m playing for the Legend Prospects 16U, traveling to both Georgia and Arizona.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Durand: I think it is an honor to be able to attend the Future Games with Team Connecticut and I can’t wait to meet all of my coaches and teammates.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Durand: My expectations for this event are simply to get exposure to as many college coaches as possible, but also to have fun and make some new friends.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Durand: Some prior PBR events I have participated in are the Legends Scout Day and the New England Top Prospect Games.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Durand: The colleges I have heard from are Boston College, Wake Forest UConn, Army, Liberty, Rutgers.

Ryan Egan RHP / C / The Morgan School, CT / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Egan: The spring and summer season was very successful. I hit .307 with 12 RBIs as a cleanup hitter in high school and then as a 5-hitter I am currently hitting .327 with 1 HR and 19 RBIs. I am 5-0 in five starts with a 1.28 ERA.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Egan: I am honored to be selected to such an elite group of ball players and very excited to get down there.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Egan: I’m expecting to see a lot of great talent and it to be a lot of fun with great exposure to elite colleges.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Egan: New England Upperclass Games x2, and New England Underclass Games.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Egan: Holy Cross, Quinnipiac, Boston College, Dartmouth, Fairfield, UConn.

Jackson Ferrigno SS / 2B / Farmington, CT / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Ferrigno: My sophomore year at Farmington I played SS and closed for the team. We went 11-11, clinching the state tournament only to fall in the first round to Cheshire. I received both All-Conference and All-Academic awards. This summer I have been serving the same role with the Capitals and playing a variety of tournaments in the northeast.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Ferrigno: I am very excited for the opportunity to be a part of Team Connecticut. I have heard from previous attendees about the exposure this event brings.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Ferrigno: I am looking forward to seeing some of the best players from the classes '21 and '22 in the country. Furthermore, I'm anticipating seeing a wide variety of college coaches and gaining such exposure.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Ferrigno: I attended one PBR showcase my freshman year but  I was uneducated with the recruiting process. After my freshman year I discussed with my high school coach on the importance of getting my name out. The fall of my sophomore year I attended one PBR showcase at the University of Rhode Island and gained a greater appreciation of showcases. Most recently, in June I went to a showcase at the Sportsplex in North Branford and found myself with tons of exposure. From that event I also received an invite to be a part of the Connecticut Future team.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Ferrigno: I have received interest from baseball programs in the northeast and hope to play at a Division 1 school.

Jacob Gaudreau C / 3B / LaSalle Academy, RI / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Gaudreau: This spring I played for LaSalle Academy in Providence, RI. I was on the varsity team and we made it to the Division 1 State Championship game but sadly lost. I caught every other game and was DH from time to time. So far this summer my team, the RI Prospects, have participated in multiple tournaments. We have been playing up in the older brackets and I feel I am handling the competition just fine.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Gaudreau: It’s an honor to be selected to play for Team Connecticut. Ever since I heard of the PBR Future Games I wanted to be apart of it. I set a goal to be selected and that goal came true. I am very excited to be able to represent me, my family and my state in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Gaudreau: I expect this event to be very beneficial for my recruiting process. I have heard nothing but positive feedback on the Future Games. I personally know a few players who have gone in years past and they have said nothing but positive reviews. I have heard of many kids receiving offers and talking to many different colleges, so I really would like to put my name out there and grab the attention of colleges around the country.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Gaudreau: Every winter my summer team, the Rhode Island Prospects, holds a PBR Scout Day and I have participated in that the past three years. I have also done two other events, one being the Academic Games held at Brown University and just a few weeks ago I participated in the New England Top Prospect Games.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Gaudreau: I have talked to a few colleges, the main ones being Army West Point, University of Maine and Rhode Island College. Along with those three, I have also attended a number of college camps and spoken with those coaching staffs.

Connor Haywood RHP / 1B / Trinity Pawling, NY / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Haywood: This spring baseball season I was the ace of the Newtown varsity team. We were ranked second in Connecticut in Class LL and went 18-2 in the regular season. I finished 7-2 with a 1.12 ERA with 67 Ks in 50 innings. I had a lot of fun and was named team Cy Young award winner.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Haywood: I am super excited to be selected to the Futures team. I think it’s a great honor, but the work doesn’t stop here. I can’t wait to participate in such a great event.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Haywood: I don’t have many expectations for the event. I would like to get exposure from colleges and scouts, but other than that I’d like to pitch a good outing with colleges in attendance.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Haywood: I have attended the Connecticut Rangers Scout Day, 2018 New England Fall All-Star Games and the 2019 New England Top Prospect Games.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Haywood: Some colleges I have been looking at include Elon, BC, James Madison University, UConn, Maryland, UMass, Maine, and Fairfield U, and have heard from some of them.

Carter Kelsey RHP / Staples, Westport, CT / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Kelsey: My high school baseball team this spring was able to accomplish two of our biggest goals - winning the FCIAC Championship, and winning the LL Tournament. This summer I have played in multiple tournaments around New England at many different colleges with my travel team, the Shoreline Breakers.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Kelsey: I’m really stoked about getting the opportunity to play for Team Connecticut for the Future Games. I’m eager to face some of the best players in my age group from all around the country.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Kelsey: My expectations for this event are to pitch at a high level, and being able to dominate the opposition in an attempt to catch the eyes of the many Division I coaches in attendance.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Kelsey: This summer I’ve attended the Connecticut Top Prospect Games along with a PBR Scout Day in Connecticut.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Kelsey: I’ve heard back from four Division I colleges.

Luke Lappe 1B / OF / Xavier, CT / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Lappe: This summer I have played in four different tournaments with the Connecticut Capitals 18U team, as well as mid-week games. I attended the Holy Cross Prospect Camp as well.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Lappe: Being part of the team for the Future Games is a great honor. I am blessed to be able to have this opportunity to showcase myself alongside the best players in the state and the country.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Lappe: I expect to gain some exposure with schools that I am interested in, as well as gain attention from others. Overall, I’m looking to play great baseball and have fun competing with the best.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Lappe: I have participated in the Connecticut Underclass Games and the PBR Connecticut Capitals Scout Day.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Lappe: I have heard there is interest from Northeastern, Holy Cross, Umass, UCon, and Hartford. I am also interested in Bryant, Rutgers, Delaware, Xavier, UMBC, Virginia Commonwealth, Purdue and Iowa.

Justin Lessing RHP / Staples, CT / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Lessing: This summer, I have played for the CT Wolfpack, done a few showcases and tournaments, some local and one in North Carolina. In the spring, I played for Staples High School and made a few appearances as a pitcher in the state playoffs.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Lessing: I am very excited to be a part of Team Connecticut and look forward to competing in the Future Games.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Lessing: I expect the competition to be of the highest I have played against so far, and am looking forward to competing.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Lessing: I have not participated in any PBR events prior to these games.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Lessing: I have heard from about three or four schools, but have not done much investigation about where in particular I would like to go. At the moment, I am interested in just about any school.

Luke Masiuk OF / RHP / Trumbull, CT / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Masiuk: In my spring high school season I was named all-conference (FCIAC) for the Trumbull High School varsity baseball team. In early June, I attended a showcase in Alabama and tournaments in Nashville and Georgia.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Masiuk: It’s an honor to be selected to attend such a premier event and I am very excited to just go out and represent my state.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Masiuk: My expectations for the event are to win as a team as well as gain a lot of college interest.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Masiuk: I attended a showcase at the Connecticut Sportsplex back in February 2017, another one in October 2017, and one in August of 2018.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Masiuk: Stony Brook, UConn, Elon, Bryant, Boston College, Notre Dame and Seton Hall.

Tim McGuire SS / C / Portsmouth, RI / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
McGuire: I played for Portsmouth HS in Rhode Island this spring. We had a good year making it to the Final Four. My summer team is the Baysox Prospects 16U. We also are having a good year playing some very competitive baseball and getting a lot of exposure.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
McGuire: I’m extremely lucky and thankful to get invited to play in a showcase/tournament as good as the one PBR puts on for the Future Games.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
McGuire: I expect to play in some very competitive but fun baseball games against other players from the country. I also expect to meet new teammates and get to know each other. Lastly, I expect a lot of different college coaches there to help give me exposure to many different schools.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
McGuire: I have participated in many different events in the past which include my individual teams Scout Days, the New England Academic Games, and the New England Top Prospect Games..

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
McGuire: I’ve been in contact with several different schools throughout this process. I’m looking to attend a school with a strong reputation of success in academics and baseball.

Matthew Milone SS / RHP / RHAM, CT / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Milone: During the spring I started at shortstop as well as pitched for my high school varsity team, RHAM High School. This summer I play middle infield as well as pitch for the TCB 15U American team. We have participated in tournaments in Northborough and Bourne, Ma., a few throughout Connecticut and Providence, RI. During the 4th of July weekend, my TCB team won the 16U Easton Classic Tournament and closed the season by participating in the Marucci World Series in Baton Rouge, La.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Milone: I am very honored to have been invited to play with Team Connecticut at the Future Games event in Georgia. I am excited to represent Connecticut and play with this group of strong players who will be my teammates on Team Connecticut. I am very appreciative I was given an opportunity to participate in this event.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Milone: By playing in the Future Games event, I expect to compete with and against some of the best players in the country. I am excited to have the opportunity to showcase my skills in a game setting and expose myself to a large group of colleges that may be a fit for me at the next level.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Milone: I have participated in two PBR events this year prior to the Future Games, the Winter Showcase in February 2019 and the Top Prospect Games in June. Both events were held in North Branford, Ct.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Milone: I have had communication from several universities that saw me at the Top Prospect Games PBR event in June. I have received an email from Pace University which has shown an interest in me. I have also received emails regarding camp invites and information by UConn, University of Albany, and University of Hartford. I am looking to attend a university that can offer me a good balance of strong academics as well as a strong baseball experience.

Carlos Pena OF / RHP / Salisbury, CT / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Pena: I played varsity Baseball for the second year in a row and had a great season making the All-Star team. Unfortunately, we lost in the championship game. This summer I played with a team from Michigan.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Pena: I am very proud because this is my second year playing for Team Connecticut and coach Trevor Brown.

PBR: As a participant last year, what was the experience like at the Future Games?
Pena: It was great. I met a lot of new kids that I still keep in touch with and I also got a lot of calls from colleges. Coach Trevor was a great coach to be with.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Pena: My expectations for this event are to do well, get exposure and to meet new people.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Pena: I have attended the PBR ProCase.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Pena: University of Miami, Boston College, UConn, Alabama, Stetson, FIU, Xavier, Rice, Duke, Wake Forest and Vanderbilt.

Zachary Peters RHP / SS / Trinity Pawling, NY / 2022

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Peters: My summer has gone well. We just finished playing in Georgia where I finished second out of every pitcher in the tournament. Our team finished 5-1-1 at the tournament and has been playing really well.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Peters: I am very excited to be a part of Team Connecticut and I can’t wait to experience it.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Peters: I don’t really have expectations for this event, I’ve never been a part of a PBR event before.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Peters: I have never participated in a PBR event.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Peters: I have heard from and interested in Elon, Duke, Wake Forest, Army West Point and Pepperdine.

Griffin Pontbriant RHP / Montville, CT / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Pontbriant: I had a very good spring playing for Montville High School. I went 7-2 with around a 1.00 ERA while pitching 65 innings, striking out 65 and walking five. In the summer I’m playing my second year for 19U Crush Baseball and so far have had a good summer pitching for them.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Pontbriant: It means a lot to me and is an honor that I will be able to play in the Future Games for Team Connecticut. I can’t wait to see what other teams have for talent in my age group.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Pontbriant: I expect to play against some very good competition and to get to meet new players and coaches and hopefully get a few college offers.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Pontbriant: I have competed in three PBR events prior to the Future Games.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Pontbriant: I haven’t really heard from any colleges other than Stony Brook who wanted my transcripts. I would like to go south and play.

Braden Quinn LHP / OF / New Fairfield, CT / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Quinn: This spring I played varsity at New Fairfield High School and finished with a 1.20 ERA, 65 strikeouts, 0.151 OBA 0.251 OBP in 45 innings and was named All-Division in the SWC. This summer I play for the CT Rangers and every weekend we attend a different college showcase at colleges in Connecticut.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Quinn: Being apart of Team Connecticut for the Future Games is a huge honor. I am so grateful to be invited to this event and get the great exposure it gives.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Quinn: My expectations for this event are to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience playing in front of so many colleges and also competing against some of the best players around.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Quinn: I participated in the CT Rangers Scout Day this past fall and then the New England Winter Pitchers Analysis.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Quinn: I have heard from a handful of colleges but have not considered where I would like to attend college.

Sam Smith 1B / OF / Kingswood Oxford, CT / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Smith: I played mostly third Base and catcher this year as a sophomore for Kingswood Oxford. I recorded three HRs, 15 RBIs and batted .407 with a .484 OBP in 16 games. This summer I played left Field and third Base for the CT 18U Moose. Trevor asked me to play first base at PBR in Georgia. This showcase will be my first time playing first base. I played shortstop prior to high school.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Smith: I am excited to be part of Team Connecticut and a little nervous about playing a new position there for the first time.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Smith: I have a friend that played for Team Connecticut last year and he said it was a great experience mixed with some tough games and a lot of talent. He said it is fun if you relax and enjoy the experience and the games. I hope to have some fun, play my best and meet some great athletes and coaches.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Smith: I attended my first PBR in Branford, Ct. this summer. My highlight statistic at PBR was an exit velocity of 90. I hope to improve more each year.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Smith: I have not heard from colleges directly to date. My goal has always been to attend Boston College and I would prefer to stay in New England if possible.

Jack Wells RHP / Avon Old Farms, CT / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Wells: During the spring season I played at Avon Old Farms and had one of my better seasons I have had in awhile. At the beginning of the season I was unsure of how many innings I would get, but week after week I kept building up confidence from my previous performances and earning my way to be at the top of the pitching rotation and competing against the top teams in my league. This summer I decided to not go back home to Colorado and play with the 18U Connecticut Blue Jays with coach Mike McGuire. So far my season had gone very well and look forward to throwing in the last two tournaments of the summer.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Wells: To be apart of Team Connecticut in the Future Games means everything to me. It excites me to be able to test my talents against some of the best underclassmen in the country.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Wells: My expectations for the event are to do the best that I can and hopefully open doors with a couple of colleges to help further my process on becoming a committed player.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Wells: I have gotten on the phone with head coach Mike Gambino with Boston College in the spring and have had a little bit of contact with the University of Connecticut after I attended their prospect camp and had them at one of my games to watch a couple of players including myself.  For colleges that I have considered attending, I have thought about UMass, Boston College, somewhere in Virginia such as Old Dominion University and have also thought I would enjoy playing somewhere in the west coast such as California Santa Barbara. But at this point in the process I want to keep any options and interests that I have open and available.

Jack Wentworth OF / RHP / South Kingstown, RI / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Wentworth: I play outfield and bat cleanup for South Kingstown High School. We started the season as defending state champions and we finished strong with a record of 15-3 and made it to the semifinals of the State Championship series. I was selected to the RI All-Star and All-Division teams. My summer travel team, the Bay Sox, has played in several tournaments around the northeast and a 16U national championship tournament at LakePoint.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Wentworth: I am very honored to be selected to play on Team Connecticut. The players on this year's roster are some of the best baseball players in New England and I am excited to train with them and compete with them as a teammate at the highest level at Futures.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Wentworth: I understand that I will be playing against the top players in the country. I expect to showcase my skills and be challenged by the best competition in my age group at an awesome facility.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Wentworth: I participated in several Scout Days for my Bay Sox prospects team and the New England Top Prospect Games last month.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Wentworth: I have participated in prospect camps at the University of Connecticut, Boston College, Northeastern University, North Carolina State University, University of RI, Elon University, Fairfield. I am very impressed with these schools, their coaching staffs and their baseball programs.

Cole Wojtkowski SS / OF / Salisbury, CT / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Wojtkowski: I played varsity at Salisbury Prep School. I started the season at second base and worked my way to starting at shortstop by mid-year, helping the team go to the championship game which we lost in a close game. I play infield for Team Boston Academy, attending tournaments in Georgia, New Jersey (Diamond Nation) and throughout eastern Mass. 

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Wojtkowski: I am thrilled to be chosen to represent the state and showcase my game.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Wojtkowski: I’m looking forward to playing in front of so many  colleges, and drawing further interests.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Wojtkowski: PBR Showcase at UMass Future Games Tryouts and PBR Showcase at St. Rose College ,Albany NY.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Wojtkowski: UConn, Fordham, U Mass-Lowell, U Mass-Amherst, U Maine, BC, Northeastern, Old Dominion, Wake Forest, Stetson, URI.

Owen Zadrozny RHP / 1B / La Salle Academy, RI / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Zadrozny: This spring season playing for LaSalle was an incredible experience with a great team. It was unreal playing with them along with an incredible coaching staff there. This summer I have been playing for Upper Deck U16 showcase, as well as Merc Elite Rays, and have been really enjoying the scene so far. Both do a great job with exposure as well as competing every day.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Zadrozny: The Future Games has been something I’ve been looking forward to for quite some time. With the talent from New England, I’m really looking forward to competing against other regions along with being able to play in front of that many coaches.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Zadrozny: My expectations going into the Future Games would be to showcase well along with playing for New England as a whole.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Zadrozny: So far I’ve competed in the Fall All-Star Game, the Top Prospect Games (both in October) along with a Scout Day for my travel team.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Zadrozny: Colleges that I have heard from recently have been Bryant, Northeastern, UConn, URI, UMass-Lowell, as well as others. All of these schools are programs I am extremely interested in. Along with these, I really like schools down south such as FSU, UF and UMiami, as well as SEC and ACC programs.

Zac Zyons SS / OF / South Kingstown, RI / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
Zyons: This spring I played varsity shortstop and hit lead off and batted .480 for D1 South Kingstown High School. We ended up losing in the semifinals. I personally made first team All-Division. This summer I am playing for the Ocean State Makos 16U white team. We won the Baseball Heaven All-American Wood Bat Invitational.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
Zyons: I am honored and blessed to have the opportunity to play for Team Connecticut. PBR has given me an opportunity to play amongst the best players in the country and for that I am greatly appreciative.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
Zyons: I expect this trip to be an amazing experience and I expect to perform to my potential. I'm also looking forward to meeting new people and forming new relationships with players and coaches from all over the country.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
Zyons: I have participated in 6/27/18 2018 Connecticut Top Prospect Games and 6/19/19 2019 New England Top Prospect Games (invite only).

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
Zyons: Colleges that have shown interest that I am interested in possibly attending are. Dartmouth, Brown, Wake Forest, University of Connecticut, Holy Cross, University of Maine, Northeastern, University of Rhode Island, Winthrop, Bryant, Richmond, Stetson, UMass-Amherst, UMass-Lowell, Central Connecticut, Fairfield.

Declan O'Hara OF / Fairfield Warde, CT / 2021

PBR: Give a short report on your spring baseball season and what you have done this summer.
O'Hara: I played my second year of varsity this past spring, playing left field for the most part, with a few games in center. I hit in the leadoff and nine hole, as it was more of a down season for me, only hitting .238 with an OBP of .377. I had a week to reset before summer started, which really helped. I had the opportunity to play for the 18U team this whole summer, which was great as I got to play kids older and better than me every game, challenging me to get better. So far this summer, I’ve played almost every game. I hit second in the lineup and play center field. I’ve been hitting a lot better with a .342 average through 30 games. I’ve also had more opportunity to knock in runs with 22 RBIs and 18 stolen bases on the year, while improving my OBP to .452.

PBR: What are your thoughts about being part of Team Connecticut for the Future Games?
O'Hara: I am super excited to have the opportunity to play on Team Connecticut. Some of my teammates have played on it and have had a great experience with it. I’m honored to have been chosen to play with the best players from Connecticut and Rhode Island. I hope to learn a few things and will play as hard as possible to help best represent the state of Connecticut.

PBR: What are your expectations for the event?
O'Hara: My expectations for the event are to run a solid 60-yard dash, hopefully in the 6.7 to 6.9 range like I’ve done before. I hope to also have about one to two hits a game, as the level of competition will be high I know. Overall, I’m looking to play as hard as I can all the time and use my athleticism to my advantage, as those are just two aspects that have helped me be successful in my career.

PBR: What PBR events have you participated in prior to the Future Games?
O'Hara: I haven’t had the chance to do a PBR event yet this year but I’ve done two in the past. One was an indoor showcase in New Haven, Ct., and the other was an outdoor showcase at Central Connecticut State University.

PBR: What colleges have you heard from and considering attending?
O'Hara: This summer I’ve had a great opportunity to play for the Connecticut Blue Jays 18U team as a 16-year-old. It’s helped me get a lot of good looks and experience against older players. I have three great coaches this year, and they’ve worked tirelessly to provide opportunities for me to play in front of college coaches. Some schools that I’ve been told by my coach are interested are UConn, UMass-Amherst, Lafayette, Siena and the University of Hartford. Four schools I’m interested in attending are the University of Rhode Island, Creighton University, University of Pittsburgh, and UConn. I do not have a favorite school yet, so I am looking for any school that has exercise science, kinesiology, or anything that leads to a Doctor in Physical Therapy Degree, as that is my desired grad degree after four years of exercise science or kinesiology. I will play wherever, as long as it has a solid program for my major. I am not picky about who I play for or with on the field. I really hope to have an opportunity to play at the next level.