2024 HockomockSports Baseball Awards

Mansfield senior pitcher and infielder Jake Maydak has been named the 2024 HockomockSports.com Baseball Player of the Year. Maydak had a terrific season on the mound, at the plate, and defensively in the infield for the Davenport division champion Hornets.

“Jake was the top all-around player this year, standing out both as a pitcher and as an offensive player for Mansfield,” said HockomockSports.com Editor Ryan Lanigan. “He was one of the best pitchers in the league, allowing three or fewer runs in seven of his nine appearances, was also one of the most consistent hitters in the league, and was among the offensive league leaders in many key categories.”

Maydak, who was also selected as the Hockomock League MVP by the coaches, was a starting pitcher for the Hornets and manned first base in games he wasn’t on the mound. His bat was so important that the Hornets even played him at third for a game against rival Foxboro just to keep him in the lineup. On the mound, he posted a 4-2 record in 39.1 innings of work while allowing just eight earned runs all season (1.42 ERA). He struck out 49 batters with just one wild pitch, holding opponents to a 0.216 batting average. He tossed a complete game shutout against Attleboro, six shutout innings against Milford (D2 state semifinalists), and four scoreless innings against Walpole (D2 state finalists).

“Jake was a four-year starter for the Hornets and he grew exponentially each year to become one of the most feared players and leaders in the Hockomock League,” said Mansfield head coach Chris Hall. “Jake worked tirelessly to improve his game and evolved into a top two-way player in the Hockomock.”

At the plate, Maydak was a big contributor and was a big reason the Hornets secured a second straight Davenport division title. Offensively, he posted a team-high 0.370 batting average with a team-best 27 hits. He was second on the Hornets with six doubles and 13 runs scored while driving in a team-high 10 runs.

Maydak is the second Hornet to earn the award in its nine-year existence, joining Tyler Dalton in 2018. Other former winners include Taunton’s Ryan MacDougall (2022) and Luke Figueira (2016), Franklin’s Alex Haba (2019), Mansfield’s Tyler Dalton (2018), Stoughton’s Justin Hutchinson (2017), Oliver Ames’ Brendan Welch (2015) and David MacKinnon (2013), and Attleboro’s Max Lancaster (2014).

Honorable Mention: Damien Carter (Milford), Connor Curtis (Mansfield), Caden Lindskog (Taunton)

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Please note that the HockomockSports.com awards are selected by our staff. They are completely separate from the Hockomock League All Stars. Players are listed alphabetically by position.

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HockomockSports.com First Team

Keith Lee – Milford – Catcher
Milford senior catcher Keith Lee played a major role in helping the Hawks have a great season, including the program’s best playoff run since joining the Hock over a decade ago. He was a rock behind the plate and emerged as a key contributor offensively, providing a massive spark in big moments. On the season, he hit 0.382 (26-for-38) with an impressive 0.538 on-base percentage. He added nine doubles and one triple, with 19 RBI, 20 runs scored, and 20 walks. “Kikko was the heart and soul of this team,” said Milford head coach Alex Dion. “He played the toughest position on the field as good as anyone in this league and provided tremendous leadership for our team.”
 

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Matt DeShiro – Mansfield – Infield
Mansfield senior Matt DeShiro wrapped up his career by helping the Hornets earn a second consecutive Davenport division championship. He was a major piece of both the defense, starting at shortstop, and the offense, hitting in the heart of the lineup. He went 25-for-71 this season for a 0.352 average (second on the team) with a team-high seven doubles, scoring a team-best 17 runs with a team-high 12 walks, also adding nine RBI. “Matt is one of the most competitive players I have ever coached,” said Mansfield head coach Chris Hall. “A three-year starter on varsity, Matt holds himself and his teammates to an incredibly high standard. During his tenure at Mansfield, Matt quickly became one of the best hitters and middle infielders in the Hockomock League.”

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Caden Lindskog – Taunton – Infield
Taunton junior Caden Lindskog emerged as one of the most dangerous offensive players in the league for the Kelley-Rex champion Tigers. Taking over at third base this season, Lindskog quickly became a reliable option both defensively in the field at the hot corner and at the plate for head coach Blair Bourque. He ended the season with a team-high 24 hits, posting a 0.320 batting average while adding five extra base hits, 17 RBI, seven walks, and seven stolen bases during the 2024 campaign. “Caden led the team in hits and established himself as one of our more dependable hitters throughout the season with his ability to deliver in the clutch situations with big RBI hits,” Bourque said.
 

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Jake Maydak – Mansfield – Infield
Mansfield senior Jake Maydak capped a great career with the Hornets with a tremendous senior season, earning both HockomockSports.com Player of the Year and Hockomock League MVP honors. He was the top two-way player in the league as one of the best pitchers and Mansfield’s top hitter. On the mound, he had a 4-2 record in 39.1 innings pitched, posting a 1.42 ERA with 49 strikeouts. Offensively, he led Mansfield in batting average (0.370), hits (27), and RBI (10). “He grew exponentially each year to become one of the most feared players and leaders in the Hockomock League,” said Mansfield head coach Chris Hall. “Jake worked tirelessly to improve his game and evolved into a top two-way player in the Hockomock.”

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Tom Watts – Foxboro – Infield
Foxboro junior Tommy Watts had a breakout season both offensively and on the mound for the Warriors, who returned to the state tournament again this year. While not pitching, Watts was a steady and reliable defensive option at first base (only one error, 0.990 fielding percentage). At the plate, he emerged as a dangerous bat and posted a team-best 0.397 batting average (27-for-48) and was near the top of the Hockomock League in hits. He added six RBI, seven runs, and two walks. On the mound, he went 2-2 in five appearances, striking out 18 with only four walks, and had a 10-strikeout no-hitter against Quincy. “Tom burst onto the scene this year offensively,” said Foxboro head coach Derek Suess. “He has a great approach at the plate and consistently hits line drives. Tom is as good as they come defensively at first base and has become a great leader for our ballclub over the last two seasons.”

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Ben Angelini – Foxboro – Outfield
Foxboro junior Ben Angelini put together another strong season for the Warriors, the second straight year the outfielder has played at a high level. After bursting onto the scene as a sophomore in 2023, Angelini followed that up with a stellar 2024 and helped Foxboro earn another state tournament berth. He was one of the most consistent offensive players in the league, hitting 0.377 (23-for-61) with four doubles, tying for a team-high 11 RBI to go along with 12 runs scored and eight walks. In center field, he had 44 putouts without committing an error this year. “Ben is a five-tool player and has put together two straight impressive seasons offensively, leading us in almost every statistical category,” said Foxboro head coach Derek Suess. “Defensively, he covers a lot of ground in center field and takes away many would-be hits. Ben’s biggest strength is his compete level, as he takes pride in every rep and brings an unmatched intensity to the field every day.”

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Rex Cinelli – Franklin – Outfield
Franklin senior Rex Cinelli wrapped up a tremendous athletic career with a strong final spring. Cinelli, who earned HockomockSports.com Player of the Year in the fall for boys soccer, was a great leader for the Panthers this spring, who reached the tournament yet again. Defensively, he was reliable and covered a lot of ground in center field. Offensively, he had 26 hits and finished with a 0.342 batting average, including a pair of doubles, along with 10 RBI, 12 runs, seven walks, and 11 stolen bases. “Rex has been a two-year starter, batted in the middle of our lineup, and was our most consistent run producer,” said Franklin head coach Zach Brown. “He was an elite defender in center field, but more importantly he’s a tireless worker and a great leader.”

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Michael Huntington – Attleboro – Outfield
Attleboro junior Michael Huntington was one of the breakout stars of the 2024 season. In his first varsity season with the Bombardiers (after missing last year due to injury), Huntington finished at the top of the Hockomock League with a 0.422 batting average, going 27-for-64 with three doubles. Huntington hit safely in 17 of 21 games with five multi-hit games and scored a team-high 14 runs for the Bombardiers. He was second on the team with nine walks and had seven RBI to go along with 13 stolen bases, being caught just once. In the outfield, he had 27 putouts without committing an error.
 

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Drew Herlin – King Philip – DH/Utility
King Philip junior Drew Herlin was once again a constant at the plate for the Warriors this season. Herlin was one of the most reliable and consistent hitters in the Hockomock this year, just one of a handful of players to hit over 0.400 this season. He hit safely in 17 of 21 games, going 27-for-66 (0.409) with 10 multi-hit games, four doubles, a triple, and two home runs. He tied for the team lead in both RBI (16) and runs scored (20), and was third on the team with 11 walks (0.500 OBP). “We relied on Drew to be the catalyst of our offense,” said King Philip head coach Jeff Plympton. “We knew anytime he was at the plate, something was going to happen. He can hit for power and uses the whole field.”

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Damien Carter – Milford – Pitcher
Milford senior Damien Carter concluded his career with the Scarlet Hawks with an impressive 2024 campaign. Carter has been contributing since his freshman year and established himself as one of the best two-way players in the Hockomock League this spring. At the dish, he had 20 hits, including seven doubles and one triple, along with seven RBI, 16 runs, and 13 walks. He was the ace on the staff for Hawks and one of the best pitchers in the league, going 7-1 in 50.2 innings of work, striking out 73 with an impressive 1.93 ERA. “Damien is a four-year starter for us and a legitimate two-way player,” said Milford head coach Alex Dion. “He stepped up in the biggest games of the season on the mound for us his senior year.”

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Connor Curtis – Mansfield – Pitcher
Mansfield senior Connor Curtis had another stellar year for the Hornets and was one of the most dangerous pitchers in the Hockomock League. Curtis had a great junior season a year ago and followed that up with a big 2024 campaign. On the mound, he pitched 53.2 innings this season in 10 appearances (seven starts), posting a 6-3 record. He was one of the most feared pitchers and was among the league leaders with 77 strikeouts compared to 17 walks, posting an impressive 1.83 ERA. “Over the past three seasons, Connor has been our workhorse on the mound,” said Mansfield head coach Chris Hall. “His discipline, focus, attention to detail, competitive nature, and leadership skills are unmatched. Connor is someone that younger athletes look up to.”

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Brady Morin – Taunton – Pitcher
Taunton senior Brady Morin had a dominant season on the mound, helping Taunton secure its first Kelley-Rex division title since 2016. After serving as a relief pitcher last season, Morin established himself as one of the best starting pitchers in the Hockomock League during the 2024 campaign. In 48.2 innings of work and 11 total appearances, Morin posted a 6-2 record with one save allowing just 11 earned runs and 10 walks all season. He struck out a team-high 49 batters with a 1.58 ERA, holding opposing batters to a 0.223 average. “Brady led or was near the top in every pitching stat this year,” said Taunton head coach Blair Bourque. “His performance and his ability to keep us in games was instrumental to our success. He delivered some of his best performances in the biggest games.”

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HockomockSports.com Second Team

Wyatt Bolduc – Mansfield – Catcher
Mansfield senior Wyatt Bolduc took over behind the plate this year and was an instrumental piece in helping the Hornets secure a second straight Davenport division title. Bolduc played in the outfield last year but his move behind the plate solidified the Hornets’ defense as he worked with two of the top pitchers in the league (Jake Maydak, Connor Curtis). He hit 0.269 this year, going 18-for-67, and totaled over 40 hits over the past two seasons. He tied for second on the team in RBI (nine) and runs (11) this year. “Wyatt has played a crucial role for the Hornets over the last three seasons,” said Mansfield head coach Chris Hall. “As a senior, Wyatt took over behind the plate and grew to become a phenomenal leader. Wyatt has a bright future ahead.”

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Dom Caccavelli – Franklin – Infield
Franklin senior Dom Caccavelli ended his high school career on a high note, emerging into a key piece for the Panthers this season. Caccavelli provided strong defense while playing at second base and primarily hit second in the lineup, helping set the table for Franklin’s offense. During the 2024 season, he hit 0.328 on 19 hits, including a pair of hits. He scored 18 runs and drove in seven runs, also drawing 13 walks and stealing 13 bases. “Dom is a worker and leader and maximized his ability,” said Franklin head coach Zach Brown. “He’s always been steady defensively but this year he made significant strides offensively and led our team in runs scored, stolen bases, and walks. Dom really had a great all-around senior season.”

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Louis Consigli – Milford – Infield
Milford senior Louis Consigli has been one of the most consistent hitters at the plate over the past two seasons and helped the Scarlet Hawks make a run to the Division 2 state quarterfinals this spring. In 74 at-bats this year, Consigli clubbed out 28 hits, including four doubles, for a 0.378 batting average (both second on the team). He was also second on Milford with 15 RBI and added 15 runs scored; he also had 10 sacrifices on the season. On top of that, he was a reliable defensive option in Milford’s infield. “Louis had a great senior season,” said Milford head coach Alex Dion. “He showed toughness playing through an injury for the majority of the year and played multiple spots for us.”
 

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Shane Kelleher – Canton – Infield
Already in his second year on varsity, Canton sophomore Shane Kelleher continued to be one of the top infielders in the Hockomock League, especially at the plate. After hitting over 0.300 as a freshman, Kelleher picked up right where he left off and clubbed out 28 hits in 2024, good for a 0.373 batting average. He also added 11 RBI and was a strong option on the left side of the infield, primarily at third base, with a 0.945 fielding percentage. He was named the 2024 HockomockSports Underclassman of the Year for baseball (below). “Shane was a bulldog for us this season, hitting in either the one or two spot,” said Canton head coach David Walsh. “He was solid defensively and has the ability to play multiple positions with a strong arm. Shane is very fundamentally sound and has a high baseball IQ.”

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Gio Martello – North Attleboro – Infield
North Attleboro junior Gio Martello did a lot for the Rocketeers during the 2024 campaign, both on the mound and at the plate, and executed at a high level everywhere he played. After getting some experience last year, Martello quickly established himself as one of the top two-way players this time out. He hit 0.315 at the plate on 19 hits, including five doubles, three triples, and a home run, adding a 0.420 on-base percentage. The shortstop also added nine RBI, nine walks, and stole 12 bases. On the mound, he was one of the top pitchers in the league with just 32 hits, 13 walks, and 11 earned runs allowed in 42 innings (1.70 ERA). He finished among the league leaders with 51 strikeouts and also had a save. “Gio was a rock for us all season,” said North Attleboro head coach Mike Hart. “We relied heavily on him as a starting pitcher, shortstop, and top-of-the-order hitter. His leadership and tremendous work ethic raises the play of his teammates. Gio had many flashes of what a special player he can be.”

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Aiden Astorino – King Philip – Outfield
King Philip junior Aiden Astorino took a big leap during the 2024 season and established himself as a top player for the Warriors as well as in the Hockomock League. He finished third on the team in hits, going 18-for-61 for a 0.295 average, hitting a pair of doubles and a pair of triples. Astorino was a big bat in the lineup, coming up with timely hits and finished tied for second with 16 RBI, tied for first on KP with 20 runs scored, and was second with 13 walks (0.456 OBP). “Aiden did a great job at the plate and in the field this season,” said King Philip head coach Jeff Plympton. “He tracks down a lot of balls in the field. Aiden is a strong power hitter that provided us with a lot of production at the plate.”

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Dwayne Burgo – Taunton – Outfield
Taunton senior Dwayne Burgo had another strong year in the outfield for the Tigers, who won the Kelley-Rex division for the first time in eight years. After playing a big role in helping Taunton win the state title a year ago, Burgo picked up right where he left off with another season hitting over 0.300, going 23-for-74 (0.311) during the 2024 campaign, including a team-best five doubles. He notched a team-high 22 RBI, which also led the entire Hock, and scored 16 runs. “Dwayne led the team in runs batted in and was near the top in almost every other offensive category,” said Taunton head coach Blair Bourque. “In addition to that, he was selfless at the plate, willing to give up an at-bat to advancing runners.”

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Nick Koch – Milford – Outfield
Milford junior Nick Koch took a big step this season and turned out to be one of the top outfielders in the Hockomock League. As the leadoff hitter, Koch was the spark plug for the Milford offense, which produced the most runs (134) in the league. He had a team-high 29 hits, including five doubles, for a 0.349 batting average. He also added 11 walks (0.433 OBP) and stole four bases, scoring a team-high 21 runs, and adding 15 RBI. He was also very strong defensively in center field with just one error all year. “Nick played a stellar centerfield for us and was our leadoff hitter for the entire season,” said Milford head coach Alex Dion. “He is a dynamic player that has a promising future.”

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Ryan O’Leary – Foxboro – DH/Utility
Whether it was on the mound, at the plate, or in the field, Foxboro junior Ryan O’Leary contributed heavily for the Warriors during the 2024 season. Starting with pitching, O’Leary was a workhorse for Foxboro with 56 innings of work in 10 appearances (eight starts), posting a 5-4 record with one save. He only allowed eight earned runs (1.00 ERA) with 48 strikeouts and 14 walks. Offensively, he went 17-for-59 for a 0.288 average, finishing the season with eight runs and seven RBI. “Ryan has been an outstanding two-way player for us the last two seasons,” said Foxboro head coach Derek Suess. “He’s the type of kid who is naturally good at almost everything he does, but he couples that with the determination to keep getting better. With his ability to pound the zone and control the pace of the game, he was efficient and gave us a chance to win every time he stepped on the mound. Over 83 innings in the last two seasons, his ERA and WHIP are both under 1. His numbers speak for themselves.”

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Jack Cali – Taunton – Pitcher
After helping the Tigers win a state championship last year, Taunton senior Jack Cali was equally impressive throughout the 2024 campaign and helped the program win its first Kelley-Rex title since the 2016 season. He tossed 43 innings this year (90 in the last two seasons), going 5-1 in 11 appearances (eight starts). With just 10 earned runs against (1.63 ERA), Cali struck out 39 batters compared to just 10 walks. “Jack’s dependability and performance proved why he’s an ace, always providing quality innings and keeping us in games,” said Taunton head coach Blair Bourque. “He’s an intelligent pitcher with the ability to throw any pitch in any count for strikes, keeps hitters guessing.”

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Austin Campbell – Franklin – Pitcher
Franklin senior Austin Campbell was one of the toughest pitchers to have success against this year and helped the Panthers get back to the state tournament yet again this season. His record (3-5) was not indicative of his dominance on the mound this year as he led the Hockomock League with 88 strikeouts, allowing a total of just 31 hits and 17 earned runs. He finished his senior season with a 2.13 ERA. “Austin has tremendous stuff on the hill,” said Franklin head coach Zach Brown. “Which is evident by his high strikeout totals and low hit totals. Austin is a great competitor who always wants the ball in big games and big spots. He will be greatly missed.”

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Tyler Dunlea – Attleboro – Pitcher
Attleboro junior Tyler Dunlea quickly re-established himself as one of the top pitchers in the Hockomock League, making his way back after missing last season due to injury. After making a splash as a freshman two seasons ago, he jumped right back in as one of the top pitchers in the league. In nine appearances — seven of which were starts — Dunlea allowed just 10 earned runs in 38 innings, posting a 4-3 record with a 1.84 ERA. Alongside Jonny Pagano, the Bombardiers had one of the top pitching duos in the Hockomock League. He also struck out 42 batters and limited opposing batters to a 0.182 batting average.
 

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Canton sophomore Shane Kelleher has been named the 2024 HockomockSports.com Baseball Underclassman of the Year after another strong season playing for the Bulldogs. He earned an honorable mention for league all stars and was selected to the HockomockSports.com Second Team.

Kelleher established his spot in the Canton lineup last year as a freshman, hitting over 0.300. He continued to improve this year during his sophomore campaign, starting primarily at third but also saw time at shortstop and in the outfield.

“Shane proved he’s one of the top hitters in the league by having a second straight great year at the dish,” said HockomockSports.com Editor Ryan Lanigan. “The Class of 2026 had some pretty talented players contributing at the varsity level this year but Shane’s consistent play and steadiness at the plate stood out above the rest.”

He went 28-for-75 at the dish, good for a 0.373 batting average. He also had 11 RBI and was very strong in the field with a 0.945 fielding percentage. In just two years, he has over 40 hits.

“Shane was a bulldog for us this season, hitting in either the one or two spot,” said Canton head coach David Walsh. “He was solid defensively and has the ability to play multiple positions with a strong arm. Shane is very fundamentally sound and has a high baseball IQ.”

Kelleher is the first Canton baseball player to win this award, and the seventh sophomore joining King Philip’s Travis Crawford (2022), North Attleboro’s Jared Penta (2019), Stoughton’s George Currier (2018), Attleboro’s Eoin Kelleher (2017), Oliver Ames’ Matt Muir (2016), and Taunton’s Luke Figueira (2014). Other previous winners include Milford freshman Aidan Wilde (2015) and Franklin freshman Nick Santucci (2013).

Honorable Mention: Joey McGee (Milford), Leo Dowling (King Philip), Sean Kryzak (Franklin)

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Coach of the Year – Alex Dion, Milford

Milford head coach Alex Dion has been selected as the 2024 HockomockSports.com Baseball Coach of the Year after leading the Scarlet Hawks to a second-place finish in the Kelley-Rex and a tournament run to the state quarterfinals.

In his seventh year at the helm, Dion has guided the Hawks to back-to-back winning seasons and this year helped Milford take second place in the Kelley-Rex division, which has proven to be among the most competitive divisions in the entire state. The Hawks had impressive wins over league rivals Franklin and King Philip, and also secured a win over eventual D1 state finalists St. John’s Shrewsbury.

“Milford entered the season as a team to watch and Coach Dion kept his team focused throughout the season and they ended up as the last Hockomock team standing,” said HockomockSports.com Editor Ryan Lanigan. “They did a lot of the small things to find ways to win and competed hard in every game.”

This is the first time Dion has earned the honor and the first Milford baseball coach to win the award. Previous winners include Foxboro’s Derek Suess (2022), Franklin’s Zach Brown (2019 and 2017), North Attleboro’s Mike Hart (2018), Stoughton’s Mike Armour (2016), Mansfield’s Joe Breen (2015), Oliver Ames’ Leo Duggan (2014) and Taunton’s Jeff Sylvia (2013).

Honorable Mention: Blair Bourque (Taunton), Chris Hall (Mansfield), Zach Brown (Franklin)