Here are 16 baseball players to watch in Monroe County in 2024

Baseball season is kicking into full gear, and the mountain has already witnessed some stellar performances in the first few games. As the season continues to progress, here are the players to watch in Monroe County.

Liam Huffman, East Stroudsburg South, 3B/SS/P, Jr.

2023 statistics: .396 BA, 3.27 ERA

Misail (Misa) Papadopoulos, Notre Dame East Stroudsburg, SS/P, Sr.

"As a four-year starter, Misa is a really solid player. The team goes, as he goes . He leads by example." - Head coach Kevin Hezel

Will Ferguson, Notre Dame East Stroudsburg, 1B/P, So.

"He's already a five-tool player who hit two home runs as a freshman. He's set to impress." - Hezel

RJ Andino, Notre Dame East Stroudsburg, C/1B, So.

"He'll be asked to fill our catcher's role this season, and he's thrived so far. But hitting is his true strength." - Hezel

Aiden Acosta, Notre Dame East Stroudsburg, 2B/P, So.

"He's already an advanced skill player, and he'll continue to pile on the stats with each game." - Hezel

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Dakoda Lucas, Pleasant Valley, CF/P, Sr.

"Dakoda is one tough, gutty kid. He is a tough out and has good speed. Dakoda has good baseball IQ and a knack for making things happen." - Pleasant Valley head coach Joseph Anderton

Ty Borger, Pleasant Valley, P/3B, So.

"He's a tough kid to hit when he's on. Loves to compete and has high expectations for himself." - Anderton

Adam Horvath, Pocono Mountain East, RHP/OF, Sr.

"Adam is one of the most complete two-way players in the EPC. Four-year starter who we rely on to lead on the mound and at the plate." - East head coach Matt DelGiudice

Horvath is also the only returning EPC All-Star (Second Team)

Nate Meinweiser, Pocono Mountain East, Utility/RHP, Sr.

"Nate is our Swiss army knife who plays all over the field and serves as our back on the game pitcher. He has been a constant in our lineup for the last three years and leader amongst the team." - DelGiudice

Jayden Martinez, Pocono Mountain East, SS, Sr.

"Jayden is committed to Northampton next fall and really came into his own as our shortstop last season. When Jayden is playing with confidence, he plays at a high level." - DelGiudice

Rocco DelGiudice, Pocono Mountain East, 2B/Utility, Jr.

"Rocco is one of the leaders on our team and a contributor since his freshman season.  He is a tough competitor who is truly focused on doing whatever it takes to help his team win games." - DelGiudice

Ryder Bray, Pocono Mountain West, P/Utility, Sr.

2023 stats: .347 BA, 21 runs, 17 RBIs, 15 SB's - 39 IP, 44 Ks

Will Mecca, Pocono Mountain West, SS, Sr.

2023 stats: .383 BA, 25 runs, 28 SB's

Jayden Espinosa, Pocono Mountain West, INF/P, Jr.

Anthony Knight, Stroudsburg, 1B/P, Jr.

"Anthony has been working hard ever since the end of last season to get himself and the team better. Anthony has matured since last season and will be one of our key players during the season, he will be a key contributor all around for us." - Stroudsburg Head Coach Matthew Suarez

Jackson Brancato, Stroudsburg, OF/P, Sr.

"Jackson has improved over the offseason and has impressed us during the preseason. We are going to look to Jackson to help us in all aspects of the game this season; he will be a key contributor all around for us." - Suarez

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