Jun 27, 2015 5 min read

Senior, outfield

The Trojans’ leader had a historic season for California. He batted .486 with six home runs, 39 runs, 11 doubles, two triples and a school-record 52 RBI in just 23 games. One of the fastest players in the WPIAL, Previsky stole 15 bases and was one of the top defensive players in the area.

Senior, outfield

The Big Macs’ No. 3 hitter continued to hit for power and was consistent in the field. He sparked an offense that helped Canon-McMillan reach the WPIAL playoffs again. Despite pitchers avoiding him, the Gannon recruit produced clutch hits.

Senior, catcher

Few players had a bigger hand in their team’s success than Blasinsky, one of the top defensive catchers in the WPIAL. Blasinsky led the Mikes to the WPIAL quarterfinals with a team-best .479 average, 19 runs, seven doubles, three home runs and a team-high 25 RBI. He also helped a young pitching staff win 13 games.

Junior, shortstop

The speedy, slick-fielding shortstop kept defenses honest with his bat and his legs. Conte batted .514 with an area-best 50 runs. He drove in 19 runs and stole 29 bases in 23 games. He also added a new dimension to California’s pitching rotation. The ambidextrous junior gave the Trojans quality appearances throughout the season.

Senior, outfield

The Slippery Rock recruit had another strong season for the Indians this spring. A switch-hitter, Jezioro batted a team-best .385 with 25 runs, 22 RBI, four doubles, four triples and four home runs. He also had a .462 on-base percentage, stole a team-high 10 bases and did not commit an error in 24 chances.

Junior, first base

Luketich could not pitch this spring because of an injury, but the impact he made with his bat helped California immensely. He batted a team-best .552 with 45 RBI, 34 runs, 10 doubles and three triples as the Trojans’ No. 3 or No. 4 hitter.

Senior, pitcher

Mary quickly became the Indians’ ace in 2015. The right-hander made first-team all-section after finishing with a 1.95 ERA in 43 innings. He struck out 38, walked 17 and was the leader for Peters Township. Mary batted .300 with 13 runs and nine RBI.

Junior, catcher

In his first year as a starting catcher, Piechnick was the Big Macs’ cleanup hitter this spring. The power-hitting righty was selected first-team all-section and was hailed by opposing coaches as the top catcher in the section.

Soph., pitcher/outfield

The second-year starter was one of the best all-around players in the area in 2015 and helped the Raiders reach the WPIAL playoffs for the first time since 2012. He led Waynesburg in several offensive categories, including batting average (.500), runs (24), doubles (7), triples (5) and home runs (3). Robinson was the Raiders’ top pitcher with a 1.72 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 36.2 innings.

Senior, utility

Spina played a variety of positions for the Prexies, who reached the playoffs again this spring. The La Roche College recruit batted a team-best .574 with 19 RBI, 18 runs and 11 stolen bases. He did not strike out all season.

Sophomore, pitcher

Bedillion quickly became Wash High’s ace and shined in their playoff loss to Riverside. The righty finished the season with a 4-1 record, 49 strikeouts and a 2.84 ERA. He only allowed three hits against Riverside and will be the Prexies’ top returner next spring.

Sophomore, second base

The first-year starter immediately stepped in and made a big impact for California as its No. 2 hitter. DeFranco batted .500 with 27 RBI, 35 runs, a team-high 19 walks and 12 stolen bases.

Junior, pitcher

The Mikes lost the majority of their roster from last season, including top pitcher Brandon Lawless, but Kinsell stepped in and helped ease the sting. He had a 3.10 ERA in 49.1 innings and struck out 57 with only 15 walks. Kinsell had a 6-2 record, including five complete games.

Senior, catcher

McIntosh was solid behind the plate for the Indians, catching eight of nine stolen base attempts and committing just two errors. He also batted .366 with 12 runs, 18 RBI and seven doubles

Junior, pitcher

Mish was selected second team all-section after a solid first season as the Big Macs’ ace. He finished with a 4-2 record and pitched 34 innings with 22 strikeouts and six walks. Mish allowed just 10 earned runs and finished with a 2.66 ERA.

Senior, first base

Neff was again the Hillers’ top hitter, despite the team playing in a section featuring the top pitchers in Class AAA. He led Trinity with a .333 average, seven runs, two doubles, two triples, one home run and 11 RBI. He struck out only twice in 47 plate appearances. In 31 innings, Neff had 40 strikeouts with a 3.13 ERA.

Senior, outfield

Palyas moved from left field to center field and reinforced his reputation as a top defender. The left-handed hitter set the tone for the Big Macs’ offense as the leadoff hitter. The Marietta College recruit displayed improved plate discipline and took advantage with his speed on the base paths.

Senior, shortstop/third base

Paris helped the Eagles compete in a rugged section by leading them in almost every offensive category. He batted .600 with 10 doubles, one triple, five home runs and 31 RBI. He also stole 10 bases and led Avella with 30 hits.

Junior, first base/pitcher

Schultz helped the Bearcats reach the WPIAL playoffs in their return to Class A and did so at both positions. He batted .409 with seven doubles, one triple and tied for the team lead with 16 RBI. Schultz also stole 13 bases and threw 14 innings as a pitcher.