Three Sport Athlete, Endy Sanchez, commits to West Virginia

Hard throwing right handed pitcher, Endy Sanchez, announced over the weekend via his Twitter account that he has committed to West Virginia for the fall of 2015.

"@EndyLoso12: Recruiting process is finally over, I have committed to play baseball at West Virginia University!! #LetsGoMountaineers #Big12

Endy Sanchez is a football, basketball and baseball star at Suffield Academy, so it's proven right here that this kid is a freak athlete. Endy attended Holyoke High School (MA) from his freshman year to junior year, then repeated his junior year at Suffield Academy, and is set to graduate from there in May of 2015. During his times at Holyoke, Endy was first team All Western Mass back to back seasons for baseball. The switch to Suffield Academy didn't seem to phase him as he was Second Team All Western Mass and Second Team All League in both Football and Baseball this past year. Sanchez's family was from Puerto Rico but Endy was born and raised in Holyoke. But what Endy proved is that working hard and always having someone by your side, helps you reach your dreams. At the beginning of high school Endy was a kid with no confidence at all and not a very athletic body. With the help of Harry Melendez and his mother, these two individuals were always there for him and always pushing him to do well in the classroom and on the playing fields. It goes without saying that those two were a big part on Endy's accomplishments. Endy is a hard working, humble and enthusiastic person who adapts to new places very well, so the switch to West Virginia I'm sure will not phase him. Endy is currently playing his summer ball with the 17U Northeast Baseball Rays, and his fastball sits 88-91 MPH. Anyways, we caught up with Endy and asked him a few questions.

 

Why did you choose West Virginia? Did anything stick out to you when you visited, How do you like the coaching staff etc.?

"I chose West Virginia University because I believe the coaching staff there are fairly new and I know they are bringing that team to the top and I want to be apart of something just taking off than something already established, and I wanted the full college experience. Other reasons I chose WVU,  it was financially a better option for me, my mom planned on moving to Virginia so she could be closer to me so being far away from home is no issue! Lastly, I loved the interest the coaches showed and the plans they have for me once I get there! The coaches seem very dedicated, determined and have a lot of baseball knowledge and that is why I like them ! Unfortunately I wasn't able to visit before making my commitment for financial reasons , but I've heard a lot of great things about campus and I'm very excited for my official visit in the fall!"

 

Have you had a special coach or family member that led you to this great accomplishment? If so or both, what did they do for you to reach this?

"My number one fan watching me from above is my grandfather (Victor Morales),  he is my family member that drove me the most in baseball and until this day I drive to succeed in honor of him! Secondly, it's hard to select one special coach that has helped me reach this goal, but three coaches that I have had that pushed me to the limit and helped me reach my goal are Andy Lajoie (telling me to never give up) , Harry Melendez (installing determination and hard work ethic in me) and lastly my summer baseball coach Scott Patterson (gaining my confidence as a pitcher and getting me to be seen by scouts all over."

 

What are you looking forward to the most at West Virginia?

"I'm looking to get the best college experience I can have at WVU, and to become the very best pitcher I can be and get this team to Omaha!"

 

What things are you going to try and improve on before college?
"Before I step onto campus as a freshman at WVU , I want to improve on time management, increase my velocity, my command in my pitches, and be in the best shape I can be in"

Lastly, what was your favorite baseball moment? For example, winning a state championship,throwing a no hitter.
"Lastly, my favorite baseball moment was hitting a walk off home run freshman year at regionals for my summer baseball team. One because it was back to back home runs and it was/will be the last time I hit a ball that far! Haha"

Endy sure has a bright future with baseball and we wish nothing but the best for this talented young man.

St Sebastian's own, Pat McGowan, commits to Holy Cross

Right handed pitcher Pat McGowan of St Sebastian's announced on his twitter account that he has committed to Holy Cross for the fall of 2015.

"@McG13Patty: 2015 Holy Cross Baseball commit! A big thank you to everybody who has helped me along the way!! #CrusaderBaseball ⚾️"

The Wellesley, MA native has a pretty impressive resumé for such a young baseball player. The past two years McGowan has been a Perfect Game Pre Season All American and this year was All-League All ISL for High School baseball at St Sebastian's and was recently nominated as 17U WWBA All Tournament in early July. Pat's fastball currently sits at about 85-87MPH and he has topped out at 88MPH. Pat currently plays his summer ball for the 17U Northeast Baseball Rays, who are one of New England's top teams. We caught up with Pat and asked him some questions. 

Why did you choose Holy Cross? Did anything stick out to you when you visited, How did you like the coaching staff etc.?
"I chose Holy Cross because of many things. Coach DiCenzo and Coach Rawkowski who are two guys that are going to get the best out of me. I love how Coach D pushes his players but he also supports them very well. Also, the amount of good players on their team will translate into a strong future for them, and I want to be apart of that team."

Have you had a special coach or family member that led you to this great accomplishment? If so or both, what did they do for you to reach this?
"My head coach at my high school, Mike Schell, has been a mentor for the past couple of years. He's a former Holy Cross baseball player that knew Holy Cross would be the best spot for me academically and athletically. He pushed me in the classroom and on the field, but the best part is that he would always ask me how I'm doing and his door is always open for me to go in and just chat. Also, my parents have given me the utmost support and preparation in order for me to get to where am today. My dad has always been there to hit me ground balls and throw me BP whenever I ask for it."
What are you looking forward to the most at Holy Cross?
"I look forward to being apart of a great team. They had a lot of freshman last year that will be juniors when I get there and they will be a force in the Patriot League and I want to be someone who makes a big impact on that team"

What things are you going to try and improve before college?
"One thing I'm going to work on before I go to Holy Cross is refining my mechanics in order to boost my velocity and bolstering my change up as a third pitch in my repertoire."

Lastly, what was your favorite baseball moment? For example, winning a state championship or throwing a no hitter etc.
"I threw a perfect game in little league when I was 12 and it was against the leagues best team. It was a great moment for me because my defense stood tall and made some great plays behind me."