CAPE COD, Ma. – Commissioner Paul Galop has announced the 2016 Cape Cod Baseball League’s Year-End All-League Team.
The East Division champion Harwich Mariners lead the way with eight selections, while West Division champion Falmouth Commodores were next with six.
The All-League pitching staff is paced by B.F.C. Whitehouse Outstanding Pitcher Jeff Passantino (Lipscomb) of Falmouth, who posted a 3-0 record and led the league with a 0.64 ERA, striking out 39 batters in 42 IP.
Leading the bullpen is the league’s Russ Ford Top Relief Pitcher Garrett Cave (Florida International) of Hyannis, who was 0-2 with 10 saves. The fire-balling right-hander (clocked 97 MPH) allowed 10 hits and 13 walks, while striking out 34 in 19.1 innings.
The hard-hitting All-League team is led by the Pat Sorenti MVP Ernie Clement (Virginia) of Harwich, who finished second in the CCBL in hitting (.353) and led the league in hits (59) and stolen bases (19).
The All-League outfield is headed by Robert McNeece Top Pro Prospect Michael Gigliotti (Lipscomb) of Falmouth, who hit .310 with two homers, 18 RBI’s and led the league with 31 runs scored for the Commodores.
“The process of selecting the CCBL Year-End All League Team is deliberate and extremely specific,” said CCBL Commissioner Paul Galop. “Statistician Chris Thoms and Intern Matt Pajak methodically researched every statistic for pitchers and position players. Their attention to detail and thoroughness were extraordinary. Because of this intense analysis, we were able to carefully review every detail about every player. In the end, we are extremely pleased and satisfied that this 30 man roster is deserving of this recognition and accolades.”
Here is the entire 2016 Cape Cod Baseball League Year-End All-League Team:
POSITION PLAYER CCBL TEAM COLLEGE
1B Pavin Smith Harwich Mariners Virginia
2B Cole Freeman Wareham Gatemen LSU
SS Zach Rutherford Hyannis Harbor Hawks Old Dominion
3B Joe Dunand Harwich Mariners North Carolina State
INF. UTILITY Kevin Smith Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox Maryland
INF. UTILITY Nick Dunn Brewster Whitecaps Maryland
OF Michael Gigliotti Falmouth Commodores Lipscomb
OF Austin Filiere Harwich Mariners MIT
OF Quinn Brodey Cotuit Kettleers Stanford
OF Ernie Clement Harwich Mariners Virginia
OF Brian Miller Orleans Firebirds North Carolina
OF J.J. Matijevic Falmouth Commodores Arizona
DH Colton Shaver Wareham Gatemen Brigham Young
DH Tyler Lawrence Falmouth Commodores Murray State
C Connor Wong Bourne Braves Houston
C Riley Adams Orleans Firebirds San Diego
P Jeffrey Passantino Falmouth Commodores Lipscomb
P Brady Puckett Falmouth Commodores Lipscomb
P Hunter Williams Harwich Mariners North Carolina
P Packy Naughton Harwich Mariners Virginia Tech
P Michael Dibrell Bourne Braves Kennesaw State
P Konnor Pilkington Brewster Whitecaps Mississippi State
P B.J. Myers Harwich Mariners West Virginia
P Zacary Lowther Brewster Whitecaps Xavier
P Peter Solomon Harwich Mariners Notre Dame
P Hunter Martin Brewster Whitecaps Tennessee
CLOSER Garrett Cave Hyannis Harbor Hawks Florida International
CLOSER Corbin Martin Falmouth Commodores Texas A&M
UTILITY Deon Stafford Jr. Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox St. Joseph’s
UTILITY Dylan Busby Hyannis Harbor Hawks Florida State
