Top Senior Stars Named to Inaugural Pennsylvania High School Baseball All-Star Game

East vs. West showdown set for June 22 at Penn State’s Medlar Field; full rosters feature top talent from all 12 PIAA districts

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Inaugural All-Star Game Set for State College

The Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association announced the rosters for the inaugural Pennsylvania High School Baseball All-Star Game. The game will be played on June 22 at Medlar Field in State College.

The East team's senior all-stars will include players from Districts 1, 2, 3, 11 and 12. The West will include Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 in a nine-inning game. All the seniors were chosen by their high school coaches who are members of the PSBCA , and were chosen by a committee.

Here are the rosters for both sides:

East Team Roster Breakdown

Meet the East: District 1-3, 11, and 12 Standouts Headline the Squad

Coaches: Sandy Menichetti (Holy Cross); Jesse Bortner (Big Springs); Scott Buffington (Schuylkill Haven).

Pitchers: Trevor Lugara (North Penn); Evan Jones (Methacton); Austin Dahl (Upper Dublin); Richie Bayachek (Archbishop Wood); Mason Keith (Pennsbury); Gavin Miller (Exeter Township); Conner Rippo (Northeastern); Noah Heath (Lower Dauphin); Eddie Dingle (St. Joe's Prep).

Catchers: Chase Jones (North Penn); Erick Lopez (William Allen)

First base: Nick Ledger (Hazleton), Caeden Deegan (Bethlehem Catholic).

Infielders: Silvio Giardina (Pittston); Mason Sanno (West Perry); Rocco DelGuidice (Pocono Mountain East); Trey Strickler (Berks Catholic); Thomas Kratz (Methacton); Ryan Webber (Pennsbury).

Outfielders: Max Forgione (Dunmore); Brett Connolly (Downingtown West); Chase Kilareski (Nazareth); Robbie Grasso (St. Joe's Prep); Eric Berman (Upper Dublin); Travis LaCoe (Abington Heights).

Designated hitters: Travis Jenkins (Governor Mifflin); Ethan Hunt (Ephrata).

West Team Roster Breakdown

West’s Best: District 4-10 Stars Aim to Shine in All-Star Debut

Coaches: Mike Myers (Southern Columbia), Mike Kramer (Central Mountain), Sid Landsberry (Clearfield) and Dan Oliastro (Riverside).

Pitchers: Guy Longenberger (Southern Columbia); Eric Mykut (Huntingdon); Adam Radowski (Bishop McCort); Greg Minnick (Indiana); Colby Weber (Shaler); Cy Herchelroath (Elizabeth Forward); Keegan Diel (Pine-Richland); Coy Martino (Punxsutawney); Maddox Bell (Lakeview).

Catchers: Callen Miller (Somerset); Brock Budacki (New Brighton).

First base: Zane Haggans (Somerset); Derek Small (Clarion).

Infielders: Trent Wetzel (Hughesville); Jett Burger (Southern Fulton); Jay Hoenstine (Central Martinsburg); Sebastian Rhodes (State College); Ryan Petras (Bethel Park); Jaxon Covell (Titusville).

Outfielders: Jeremy Haigh (Fox Chapel); Chase Williamson (Forest Hills); Luke Kosko (Thomas Jefferson); Brayden Fox (DuBois Central Catholic); Eli Mandler (Upper St. Clair); Wyatt Burchill (Saegertown).

Designated hitters: Lucas Oleksa (Windber), Aidan Snowberger (Dubois CC), Owen Dye (Lakeview).

About the Selection Process

The rosters for the inaugural Pennsylvania High School Baseball All-Star Game were selected through a multi-step process, starting with nominations from coaches and then final selections were made by a committee of coaches.

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