The 2018 Rawlings-Perfect Game Preseason All-American and All-Region selections were recently released and The Laker/Lutz News coverage area is well-represented.
Led by Steinbrenner High School senior outfielder Jordan Lala, who was named to the All-Florida second team, more than a dozen other players earned honorable mentions.
The Rawlings-Perfect Game Preseason All-Region teams are made up of top players from nine regions around the country.
Perfect Game is considered to be the elite amateur baseball scouting organization in existence, producing more than 100 tournaments and showcases each year across the country.
Below is a listing of players from local schools. Each is listed by name, school and position.
Local Honorees:
Second Team
- Jordan Lala, Steinbrenner, outfielder
Honorable Mention
- Anthony Alvarez, Gaither, pitcher
- Orlando Arevalo, Gaither, infielder
- Britton Baxter, Land O’ Lakes, pitcher/utility
- Cody Dillard, Land O’ Lakes, second baseman
- Frank Furey, Carrollwood Day, pitcher
- Julio Goncalves, Academy at the Lakes, third baseman
- Danny Gutcher, Gaither, shortstop
- Andre Hevesy, Carrollwood Day, pitcher
- Julian Lopez, Gaither, third baseman
- Noah Luke, Steinbrenner, catcher
- Bailey McFatridge, Steinbrenner, pitcher
- Rodrigo Montenegro, Carrollwood Day, catcher
- Duncan Pastore, Wharton, third baseman
- Andrew Spencer, Steinbrenner, outfielder
- Grant Walford, Steinbrenner, pitcher
