The shortstop/catcher played five years of varsity baseball and also starred on the basketball team.
Despite not having a season, the star junior was recognized as the top overall player in Washington.
“When the time is right for baseball to return, we will be here,” pledges general manager Danny Tetzlaff.
The senior-laden Mavericks with state aspirations are disappointed, but keeping a positive outlook.
The Washington representatives ousted Montana in a 9-2 win, and will play again Friday.
The improvements could help attract more youth baseball and softball tournaments, or even national events.
Mitch Canham captained the Beavers to a pair of NCAA championships in 2006 and 2007.
Iyanla de Jesus is Gatorade’s state player of the year after leading her team to back-to-back state titles.
A look at the top prep baseball players in the area this season.
The two-way star excelled both as a pitcher and hitter, helping the Eagles to a 23-2 season.
The Wildcats face Selah on Friday night at Yakima County Stadium.
Archbishop Murphy faces Selah in Friday’s semifinals for a spot in Saturday’s state championship game.
The Seagulls fall to Peninusla 6-2 in the opening round of the state tournament.
The Eagles’ terrific season ends with a 7-6 walk-off loss to the Fighting Irish in the opening round.
Mountain View’s 6-run 3rd inning was too much for the Warriors to overcome in an 8-0 season-ending loss.
The Seagulls will play in the state tournament for the first time since 1995 on Saturday.
Monroe, Arlington, Everett, Shorewood, E-W, Archbishop Murphy and CPC are in action Saturday.
The Bruins fall 1 win short of state for the 2nd consecutive year after a 7-0 loss to the Eagles.
Nick Mardesich tosses a shutout in the Seagulls’ 6-0 win over Shorewood.
The Bruins’ 6-2 loss Friday means they’ll have to beat Issaquah on Saturday to clinch a berth.
