The 2016 All-Western Conference baseball teams were recently announced, and several players from our coverage area were chosen. The teams are selected by Hillsborough County’s public school head baseball coaches. Only players from public school programs are eligible for the teams.
American Division
Coach of the Year – John Crumbley, Steinbrenner
First Team
Pitcher – Gavin Gillespie, Senior, Gaither
Pitcher – CJ Van Eyk, Junior, Steinbrenner
Utility/Designated Hitter – Ryan Russell, Senior, Steinbrenner
Second Team
First Base – Patrick Morris, Junior., Steinbrenner
Infielder – Chipper Holland, Junior, Gaither
Infielder – Bradley Hession, Senio., Steinbrenner
Outfielder – Jose Cadenas, Junior, Gaither
Outfielder – Kenny Rodriguez, Junior, Gaither
National Division
First Team
Pitcher – Jonathan Baughman, Senior, Wharton
Infielder – Drew Ehrhard, Junior, Wharton
Outfielder – Dalton Smith, Senior, Freedom
Second Team
Catcher – Scotty McGuire, Senior, Wharton
