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Gatorade 2022 - 2023: Player of the Year

Baseball - Maryland

Gatorade Player of the year

Joey McMannis

Right-handed pitcher/infielder
CATOCTIN HS
THURMONT , MARYLAND
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-5
Press Release

Peak Performance

0.51

ERA

81

Strikeouts

41

Innings Pitched

.500

Batting Average
“Joey McMannis is a dual-threat. He is an amazing pitcher, but he’s also one of the best hitters in the state.”
Andy Baker
Head Coach head coach at Middletown High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-5, 235-pound senior right-handed pitcher and infielder led the Cougars to an 18-2-1 record and the regional finals this past season. McMannis posted a 7-1 record with a 0.51 ERA, surrendering just 12  hits in 41 innings pitched while striking out 81 batters. He also batted .500 with nine home runs, 34 RBI and a slugging percentage of 1.063. A Rawlings/Perfect Game Preseason First Team All-Atlantic Region selection, he’s a three-time All-State honoree and a three-time First Team All-Conference pick.

Academic Achievement

McMannis has maintained a 3.81 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball on scholarship at the University of Maryland this fall. 

Exemplary Character

McMannis has volunteered locally on behalf of youth baseball programs.