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Miller Place’s Nick Frusco Pitches at MLB Draft Combine

Left-handed pitcher. 6-foo-4. Dominant. It’s not a matter of if Miller Place’s Nick Frusco will be selected in this year’s MLB Draft, but when.

Frusco recently pitched at the MLB Draft Combine. He went into the combine unranked but is now slotted 249 for overall prospective picks.

Already committed to Clemson University, his fate could change depending on how high he is selected in the draft.

We’re wishing Frusco luck in the coming months as he embarks on the next chapter of his baseball career … no matter if it’s pro or college!

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Pat-Med to Honor Late Legendary Baseball Coach

Patchogue-Medford’s varsity baseball team will wear caps this season honoring the late George Ulrich, who coached the team for over three decades and is their all-time winningest coach.

The baseball hats will feature Ulrich’s initials stitched on the side, flanked on either side by the number of years he coached and his total wins, current Pat-Med baseball coach Anthony Frascogna said.

Ulrich died in February, four years after his induction into the school district’s Hall of Fame. A gym teacher and coach for 34 years in Pat-Med schools, Ulrich recorded 352 victories during his 31 years as head baseball coach. He remains the district’s winningest varsity baseball coach.

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Section XI News

Southampton Hoops Hosts Autism Awareness Night

Southampton recently hosted an autism awareness and acceptance night during a varsity boys basketball game.

A highlight of the night was watching the Unified Athletes perform on the court during halftime.

The gym was decorated by community service club students and parent volunteers. About $6,000 was raised for the Flying Point Foundation for Autism.

Great work and community support, Southampton!

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Longtime ESM Baseball Coach Bob Salamone Passed Away

Section XI is saddened by the passing of Bob Salamone, the long-time baseball coach and physical education teacher at Eastport High School.

Coach Salamone coached baseball from 1975 to 2007. Retiring in 2007, he ranked seventh all-time with 407 wins in Suffolk County.

His teams made 22 consecutive playoff appearances from 1986 through 2007. They won 12 league and Suffolk County titles, five Southeast Regional Class D Championships, and a New York State Class D title in 1986. He was a 12-time league coach of the year and was named Suffolk County Coach of the Year in 2000 and 2006.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

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Paul Gibson Inducted to NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame

Section XI native and former big leaguer Paul Gibson was inducted to the NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame on July 26.

Gibson, who played at Center Moriches High School, pitched for the Tigers, Mets and Yankees from 1988 through 1996.

For the last 13 years he has worked in the Royals’ organization and was named Senior Director of Pitching Performance in 2021.

Congratulations, Paul!

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Grand Slam Challenge Returns in Honor of Commack Coach

The Blue Chips Grand Slam Challenge high school baseball all-star game is back this year and will be renamed in honor of Commack coach Bryan Bonin.

The game has not been played since the pandemic, but is on year 16 and will continue in 2023 to play the best in Nassau and Suffolk against each other.

Bonin died in 2022 after battling melanoma.

The game is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14 at Farmingdale State. Tickets are $10 and the game starts at 7 p.m.

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Pat-Med’s Josh Knoth Wins Second Yaz Award

Pat-Med’s Josh Knoth won his second Yastrzemski Award as the top baseball player in Suffolk County.

He was awarded Monday night at the annual Suffolk County Baseball Coaches Association ceremony.

Knoth, who could be a first or second round MLB draft pick, has committed to play at Ole Miss. He graduates as one of the best pitchers in New York high school baseball history with a record of 17-3, 291 striketoues and a 0.90 ERA.

He is the third pitcher to win the award in consecutive years after Ron Whitmeyer from East Islip and Brian Morrell from Shoreham-Wading River.

Among other top honorees at the dinner were Ward Melville’s Charlie West who was awarded the Gibson Award as the top pitcher in the county and Thomas Charlwood, who earned the Silver Slugger Award as the top hitter with a .551 average.