Blake Brookins slides in on an attempt to steal second base. Photo by Eric Steiner Photography
The 2023 FHSI Showcase featured several standout performances across 16 games. The Florida League would like to recognize the following individuals:
Blake Brookins, Miami Palmetto High School - Tournament Most Valuable Player
7-12 (.583 AVG), 4R, 2-2B, 3RBI, 1.420 OPS, 5.8 Runs Created
Blake Brookins was a step above the rest during the FHSI Showcase. Brookins led the tournament in batting average, hits, runs created, OBP (.670) and was second in slugging percentage (.750). He undoubtedly led the tournament in hardest hit balls, some of which unluckily ended up as outs. Brookins didn't just do it with his bat as he flashed the leather in right field as well. Brookins' performance helped propel his team into the Championship Game.
Corey Kling, West Boca - Tournament Most Valuable Pitcher
6.2 IP, 3H, 2BB, 14K
Kling was "lights out" in his start against a good hitting Pembroke Pines Charter team. He turned in one of the best FHSI performances in history with 14 strikeouts in his 7 innings of work while allowing just three hits and two walks. His dominance on the mound was nearly enough to propel his team into the Championship but Miami Palmetto narrowly escaped on a tiebreak. For good measure, earlier in the week Kling went 2-2 at the plate with a double and an RBI to help his team to an 8-4 win over IMG Silver.
All Tournament Team - Position Players
Blake Brookins, Miami Palmetto (7-12 .583 AVG, 4R, 2-2B, 3RBI, 1.420 OPS)
Aiden Andreu, Western (5-10 .500 AVG, R, 2B, RBI, 2SB, .580 OBP)
Nic Barron, IMG (6-12 .500 AVG, 2-2B, 3RBI, 1.240 OPS)
Manny Alejandro, Coral Springs (5-10 .500 AVG, 2R, 2-2B, 2RBI, 1.250 OPS)
Dylan Messina, IMG (6-12 .500 AVG, 2R, 2B, 2RBI, 1.150 OPS)
Jack Quinn, American Heritage (5-12 .417 AVG, R, 2-2B, RBI, 1.08 OPS)
Anthony Tomonto, American Heritage (4-10 .400 AVG, 5R, 2-3B, 4RBI, 3SB, 1.33OPS)
Michael Arnold, Miami Palmetto (4-10 .400 AVG, 2RBI, SB, .570 OBP)
Josh Ramos, American Heritage (5-13, .385 AVG, R, 2 RBI, .430 OBP)
Ayden Gurevich, American Heritage (5-13, .385 AVG, 3R, 2B, 4RBI, .440 OBP)
Carson Flis, Flagler Palm Coast (5-13 .385 AVG, R, 2RBI, .470 OBP)
Evan Fernandez, American Heritage (4-11 .364 AVG, 4R, 2B, 2RBI, SB, .530 OBP)
Alejandro Puig, Pines Charter (5H, 2R, 2-2B, 3SB)
Cody Clymer, Flagler Palm Coast (3H, 3R, 6BB, 6SB, .600 OBP)
Sean Collins, American Heritage (4H, 3R, 2-2B, 5RBI, SB, .400 OBP)
All Tournament Team - Pitchers
Corey Kling, West Boca (6.2 IP, 0.00 ERA, 3H, 2BB, 14K)
Luis Sosa, Miami Palmetto (5IP, 0.00 ERA, 4H, 6K)
Dane Rossi, American Heritage (6IP, 0.00 ERA, BB, 8K)
Joey Abbazia, American Heritage (6IP, 0.00 ERA, 4H, 2BB, 8K)
Daniel Norbeck, West Boca (5IP, 3H, 0.00 ERA, BB, 4K, SV)
Noah Lucia, American Heritage (5IP, 0.00 ERA, 2H, 7K)
Martin Pereira, Pines Charter (2G, 8IP, 0.90 ERA, 6H 2BB, 6K)
Alex Pena, Western (6IP, 5H, 1.20 ERA, 7K)
Oki Hosokawa, IMG (6IP, 1.20 ERA, 3H, 0BB, 8K)
Jason Braverman, Western (5IP, 1.40 ERA, 5H, 1BB, 4K, 2 SV)
Bradley Waggoner, IMG (5IP, 1.40 ERA, 5H, BB, 4K)