With the 2025 regular season wrapped up, the stage is set for playoff baseball. The first pitch of the postseason is just a night away, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. As the league’s statistician, I’m excited to present the top 10 hitters and pitchers ready to make an impact in the chase for the ‘ship.
Batters
1. Brendan Lynch – M&T Bank
.433 AVG / .534 OBP / .700 SLG / 1.234 OPS
The league’s most consistent bat this year, pairing gap power with run production to anchor Coach Abbruzzese’s lineup.
2. Braiden Alaimo – M&T Bank
.400 AVG / .493 OBP / .717 SLG / 1.210 OPS
Extra-base machine who can change a game with one swing; equally dangerous in clutch RBI spots.
3. Jeff Criscuolo – East Hartford Jets
.363 AVG / .474 OBP / .525 SLG / .999 OPS
Veteran hitter with a polished approach, delivering both high average and power all season. FLASHBACK: Criscuolo vs. Pileski
4. Will Kleinhenz – Middletown Mets
.347 AVG / .434 OBP / .500 SLG / .934 OPS
Brings a smooth, disciplined swing and the ability to drive the ball to all fields.
5. Jack Halpin – Vernon Orioles
.375 AVG / .468 OBP / .438 SLG / .905 OPS
A table-setter with great contact skills and patience at the plate, perfect for playoff baseball.
6. Greyson Pizzonia – M&T Bank
.419 AVG / .490 OBP / .558 SLG / 1.048 OPS
Multi-tool threat who hits for average, reaches base, and adds speed on the basepaths.
7. Kyle Mitchell – Middletown Mets
.357 AVG / .426 OBP / .571 SLG / .997 OPS
Brings a mix of pop and consistent contact, making him a tough out in any situation. Also very slick with the glove at Shortstop.
8. Ian Halpin – Vernon Orioles
.378 AVG / .489 OBP / .541 SLG / 1.029 OPS
A gap-to-gap hitter who controls at-bats and finds ways to get on base.
9. Zach Nakonechny – M&T Bank
.370 AVG / .469 OBP / .667 SLG / 1.135 OPS
The league’s home run leader where every at-bat is a longball threat. Be careful though, you leave one up and it won’t come back.
10. Sean Jefferson – Middletown Mets
.329 AVG / .466 OBP / .529 SLG / .994 OPS
Patient, ruthless, and dangerous with runners on; a big-game performer.
WILDCARD – Willy Yahn – M&T Bank
.500 AVG / .533 OBP / .550 SLG / 1.083 OPS
Even though he’s only played 12 games, this UConn-alum will be a menace if Coach Abbruzzese pencils him into the lineup (he will).
Pitchers
1. Matt Curtis – Vernon Orioles
51.0 IP / 1.10 ERA / 1.12 WHIP / 42 K
Unbeaten ace who goes deep into games and shuts down rallies.
2. Leif Bigelow – Middletown Mets
43.0 IP / 1.47 ERA / 1.07 WHIP / 58 K
Strikeout artist with excellent control, built for big-game starts. He’s what I like to call “just a baseball guy.”
3. Ryan Schultz – Rainbow Graphics
35.2 IP / 0.99 ERA / 1.19 WHIP / 42 K
Clutch arm with elite ERA and the ability to miss bats in key spots.
4. Jack Kelley – M&T Bank
32.0 IP / 0.44 ERA / 0.84 WHIP / 28 K
Nearly unhittable all season; commands the strike zone with precision.
5. Jack Steed – Vernon Orioles
38.0 IP / 2.21 ERA / 1.21 WHIP / 36 K
Durable and efficient, capable of dominating lineups multiple times through.
6. Garrett Fusco – East Hartford Jets
39.2 IP / 2.14 ERA / 1.35 WHIP / 63 K
League strikeout leader with overpowering stuff that plays up in October.
7. Nick Worthington – South Windsor Phillies
29.1 IP / 2.16 ERA / 1.17 WHIP / 29 K
Reliable arm who mixes command and swing-and-miss stuff.
8. Kenny Knox – Bristol Greeners
23.1 IP / 2.12 ERA / 1.17 WHIP / 25 K
Keeps hitters off balance and thrives under pressure.
9. Jason Ray – Vernon Orioles
17.0 IP / 0.00 ERA / 0.94 WHIP / 23 K
Electric reliever who hasn’t allowed an earned run all year.
10. Max Giacco – Record-Journal Expos
33.2 IP / 1.90 ERA / 1.30 WHIP / 23 K
Steady presence who limits damage and gets big outs.
WILDCARD – Justin ‘Jutty’ Marks – Middletown Mets
13.0 IP / 0.00 ERA / 0.77 WHIP / 23 K
He has a perfect ERA in 8 outings and throws heat. Also, I forgot to mention that he hits as well.
Don’t worry, here’s the final team count, including wildcards:
- M&T Bank: 5 hitters; 1 pitcher
- Middletown Mets: 3 hitters; 2 pitchers
- Vernon Orioles: 2 hitters; 3 pitchers
- East Hartford Jets: 1 hitter; 1 pitcher
- Record-Journal Expos: 0 hitters; 1 pitcher
- Bristol Greeners: 0 hitters, 1 pitcher
- South Windsor Phillies: 0 hitters, 1 pitcher
- Rainbow Graphics: 0 hitters, 1 pitcher