Rutgers Prep head coach Larry Santowasso after winning the Somerset County title over Ridge, 1-0, at TD Bank Ballpark on May 9, 2023. (Photo: Mike Pavlichko)
Many predicted the NJSIAA’s new transfer rule – essentially allowing most student-athletes one free transfer in their high school careers, regardless of whether they move or not – would result in mass transfers.
It didn’t happen as much as some predicted, but it did hit some schools harder than others. And the Rutgers Prep baseball team was one of them.
In addition to graduating seniors like speedy outfielder James Jackman, gone are two players who had been playing as freshmen, contributing significantly, and still had two years left with the program: catcher Andrew Parisi – who’s now at Ranney – and pitcher Zach Fronio, who’s back home at North Hunterdon.
Both would have been juniors, but head coach Larry Santowasso – thankful for the time he and the rest of his team had with them – is looking forward with the group he has.
Key talent is back, especially on the mound, with Max Treonze – the starter and winning pitchers in last year’s 1-0 Somerset County Tournament final win over Ridge – as well as sophomore Li Perez, and others like Evan Laub and Cody Rullo, players limited on the mound last year, even though they played in the field, due to arm injuries.
Click below to hear Central Jersey Sports Radio’s Mike Pavlichko talk to Rutgers Prep head coach Larry Santowasso about the upcoming baseball season:
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Excited to be back to this time of year. Baseball dad, and a big fan, thanks for the work!